Facial scarring can occur when the skin heals after acne, injury, surgery or inflammation. It may appear as changes in texture, indentations, raised areas or discolouration. Everyone’s skin reacts differently and scarring may change and develop over time.
The following page provides key information about Facial Scarring and treatment options for this concern in clinic.


A range of factors may influence the development and appearance of facial scarring. Some include:
Depth and severity of the original injury or inflammation
Delayed healing or repeated irritation
Skin type and individual healing response
Sun exposure
Post-inflammatory pigmentation
Picking, squeezing or trauma to the skin
These variables may affect how skin texture changes over time and contribute to scar visibility.


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