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Acne Scar Treatment in Poipet

Acne scars, pitted scars, rolling scars and post-acne texture treatment using CO2 laser and RF Microneedling at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet.

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Suitable For
  • • Pitted or ice-pick acne scars
  • • Rolling and boxcar scars
  • • Rough post-acne texture
  • • Post-acne dark marks combined with scars
Concern

How Acne Scars Form and Why They Are Different From Marks

Acne scars are different from post-acne dark marks (PIH). Dark marks are pigment left behind after inflammation and generally fade over time or respond to brightening treatment. Scars — pitted, ice-pick, rolling or boxcar — are a change in the skin's structure caused by tissue damage during breakouts, which is why they generally need collagen-stimulating or resurfacing methods rather than brightening alone. Many clients have a combination of both scarring and dark marks, which is why treatment is planned around your specific pattern rather than a single generic scar treatment.

Assessment

How DIVA Evaluates Suitability

Before recommending a direction, DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet checks scar type and depth, whether acne is currently active or under control, skin thickness and sensitivity, healing history, and your ability to plan around downtime and follow aftercare. Active, inflamed acne is generally addressed first, since resurfacing methods are usually more suitable once breakouts are stable.

Treatment Direction

General Approach, Not a Fixed Protocol

Acne scar treatment at DIVA Skin Clinic Poipet is generally built around collagen stimulation matched to scar type and recovery ability. CO2 fractional laser and RF Microneedling are the main methods discussed, sometimes combined with meso or skinbooster support to help the skin recover and rebuild. The combination, sequence and intensity are planned individually — this page describes the general treatment direction, not a fixed protocol used for every client.

What May Be Included
  • • CO2 fractional laser
  • • RF Microneedling
  • • Meso / collagen stimulation support
  • • Combined treatment planning across sessions
Process

What a Visit Looks Like

1. Send a photo

Share your scar pattern on WhatsApp or Telegram for an initial direction.

2. In-clinic assessment

Scar type, depth and skin condition are checked in person before confirming a plan.

3. Treatment session

CO2 laser, RF Microneedling or a combination is carried out at the clinic.

4. Recovery guidance

You are given aftercare instructions and a plan for follow-up sessions.

Sessions

How Many Sessions Are Usually Needed?

Scar improvement generally develops gradually over a course of sessions rather than after one visit, since collagen remodeling takes time. The exact number of sessions and the interval between them is assessed individually based on scar depth, skin condition and how the skin heals and responds between visits.

Downtime

Downtime Is Real — Please Plan for It

Both CO2 fractional laser and RF Microneedling carry real downtime, and this should be planned for honestly rather than minimized. CO2 fractional laser typically involves around 5–10 days of redness, swelling and peeling as the skin heals. RF Microneedling generally has shorter downtime, but redness, tiny pinpoint marks and mild swelling for a few days are common. The skin may look worse before it looks better. Avoid scheduling scar treatment right before events or important photos.

Aftercare

Caring for Your Skin Afterward

Aftercare typically includes gentle cleansing, recovery balm or cream as advised, avoiding picking at peeling or scabbed skin, strict sun protection, and avoiding makeup, active ingredients and heavy sweating until the skin has settled. Following the clinic's aftercare guidance closely affects both comfort during recovery and the final texture result.

Risk / Caution

Who Should Be Cautious or Consult First

Scar treatment is not suitable while acne is actively inflamed or infected — active breakouts are generally controlled first. Clients with a history of poor wound healing, keloid scarring, active skin infection, very sensitive or compromised skin barrier, or recent sun exposure/tanning should discuss this with DIVA before treatment. Redness, swelling and peeling during the downtime period are expected, but abnormal healing should be reported to the clinic. Results and scar improvement vary by individual scar type, depth, skin condition, number of sessions and aftercare — this page does not promise complete scar removal or a guaranteed outcome.

Price / Package

from $90

CO2 Laser and RF Microneedling are each listed at $90 on DIVA's current price list. Final price depends on scar type, treatment area and method needed. Contact us to confirm current promotion and schedule.

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FAQ
Is there really downtime for scar treatment? +
Yes. CO2 fractional laser typically involves around 5–10 days of redness, swelling and peeling. RF Microneedling generally has shorter downtime but still causes redness and mild swelling for a few days. Please plan your schedule around this.
Can acne marks (dark spots) be treated the same way as scars? +
Not exactly. Dark marks are pigment and generally respond to brightening-focused treatment, while scars are a structural change and generally need collagen-stimulating or resurfacing methods. Many clients have both and need a combined plan.
Will my scars be completely removed? +
This page does not promise complete removal. Improvement varies by individual scar type, depth, skin condition, number of sessions and aftercare — the goal is visible improvement in texture, not a guaranteed specific result.
Can I treat scars while I still have active acne? +
Usually active, inflamed acne needs to be controlled first before scar-focused resurfacing treatment begins.
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