What is the best treatment for acne scars in Malaysia?

The best treatment depends on your scar type. Microneedling works for rolling scars, Pico Laser for pigmentation, Fractional CO₂ Laser for deep scars, punch excision for ice-pick scars, and dermal fillers for sunken scars. Many patients benefit from a combination approach.

How many sessions will I need?

Most patients need 3–6 sessions, depending on scar severity, skin type, and chosen treatment. Fillers show immediate results, while lasers and microneedling improve gradually.

Are acne scar treatments painful?

Discomfort is minimal. Numbing cream or local anaesthesia is applied. Lasers may cause mild heat, microneedling slight pressure, and fillers minor stinging.

How soon will I see results?

Fillers show immediate results. Microneedling and Pico Laser show changes after 2–3 sessions. CO₂ Laser and Punch Excision improve within weeks, with continued results for months.

Can acne scars be completely removed?

Complete scar removal is rare, but most patients see 70–90% improvement with the right treatment.

How much does acne scar treatment cost in Malaysia?

Cost depends on your scar type and the number of sessions needed. Our doctor assesses your skin and gives you a personalised treatment plan and quote at consultation.

Which treatment is best for deep scars?

Ice-pick scars respond best to punch excision, boxcar scars to CO₂ Laser or fillers, and rolling scars to microneedling or subcision with fillers.

Is there downtime after acne scar treatment?

Pico Laser and Microneedling require 1–2 days downtime, CO₂ Laser about 5–7 days, fillers minimal downtime, and punch excision about 1–2 weeks.

Acne Scar Treatment in Malaysia: Doctor-Led Care in KL & PJ

Acne scars can affect your confidence long after the breakouts have cleared. The good news is that most scars can be improved significantly with the right plan.

At Dr Jane Clinic in Tropicana Avenue, Petaling Jaya, our LCP-certified aesthetic doctors to identify your scar types first and then combine treatments to match them, because no single treatment works for every scar.

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Is It an Acne Scar or an Acne Mark?

Flat red or brown marks left after a pimple are not true scars. They often fade with time, and treatments such as Pico laser or vascular laser can speed this up.

True scars change the texture of the skin, leaving dips or raised areas. Read acne marks vs acne scars to tell the difference. If you still have active breakouts, we treat those first with acne treatment.

Types of Acne Scars

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Matching Treatment to Your Scar Type

Scar type	What it looks like	What it looks like
Ice pick	Narrow, deep pits	Narrow, deep pits
Boxcar	Wider dips with sharp edges	Wider dips with sharp edges
Rolling	Soft, wave-like unevenness	Soft, wave-like unevenness
Shallow scars and texture	Mild unevenness and enlarged pores	Mild unevenness and enlarged pores
Red or brown marks	Flat discolouration, not true scars	Flat discolouration, not true scars

Most people have more than one scar type, so the best results usually come from a combination. Learn more in our guide to acne scar types and our comparison of Pico vs CO2 laser for acne scars.

Your Acne Scar Treatment, Step by Step

Consultation: the doctor examines your scars in good light, identifies each type and checks for active acne.
Treatment plan: we recommend a combination and sequence, with an honest estimate of sessions and downtime.
Treatment sessions: numbing cream, or local anaesthetic for punch excision, keeps you comfortable. Cooling is used during laser treatments.
Review: we track progress with photos and adjust the plan as your skin responds.

Our Acne Scar Treatments

We offer multiple treatments, each tailored to your scar type.

treatment options

Microneedling with SkinPen

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Best for rolling/textural scars.
Minimal downtime.

Pico Laser Acne Scar Treatment

Pico Laser for Acne Scars →

Great for pigmentation and shallow scars.

Fractional CO₂ Laser

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Strong option for deep scars.

Punch Excision

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Removes stubborn ice-pick scars.

Dermal Fillers for Acne Scars

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Instant lift for depressed scars.

Find The Right Treatment For You

Sessions, Downtime and Results

Most patients need 3 to 6 sessions, spaced a few weeks apart. Downtime depends on the treatment:

Pico laser and microneedling: mild redness for 1 to 2 days
Fractional CO2 laser: 5 to 7 days of redness and peeling. See our CO2 laser recovery guide
Fillers: minimal, with possible mild swelling
Punch excision: 1 to 2 weeks for the stitches to heal

Fillers give an immediate improvement. Microneedling and Pico laser usually show changes after 2 to 3 sessions, while CO2 laser and punch excision continue to improve over 3 to 6 months as collagen rebuilds.

Scars can be greatly improved, but rarely removed completely, and we will be honest about what is realistic for your skin.

Before & After Results

See how our patients transformed their skin with acne scar treatments.

Before and after Pico Laser acne scar treatment in Malaysia – smoother skin and brighter complexion

Significant improvement in acne scars and marks after Pico Laser treatments.

Pico Laser results for acne scars – clearer, more even skin tone in Petaling Jaya patient.

Pico Laser helps fade old acne scars and uneven skin tone with minimal downtime.

Combination of Pico Laser and CO₂ Laser for acne scars – before and after results.

Mixed laser approach improves both pigmentation and deep scars for a more even complexion.

Combination acne scar treatment using dermal fillers and laser – smoother skin texture.

This patient achieved smoother skin through a personalised plan combining fillers with laser treatment.

Before and after microneedling with SkinPen for acne scars – rolling scars improved.

Microneedling stimulates collagen to naturally smooth out acne scars and refine skin texture.

SkinPen microneedling acne scar results in Petaling Jaya patient – improved skin texture.

Noticeable reduction in scar depth after a series of SkinPen microneedling sessions.

Punch excision for deep ice-pick acne scars – before and after results.

Punch excision precisely removes deep ice-pick scars for visibly smoother skin.

Surgical punch excision for acne scars in Malaysia – scar removed and skin texture improved.

Deep, stubborn scars treated with punch excision followed by resurfacing for optimal results.

Dermal filler acne scar treatment before and after – depressed scars lifted for smoother skin.

Dermal fillers provide instant improvement for sunken acne scars, restoring natural smoothness.

Before and after dermal filler treatment for acne scars in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Fillers restore skin volume and reduce the appearance of deep acne scars with immediate results.

Mixed laser approach improves both pigmentation and deep scars for a more even complexion.

Layered laser treatments target different scar types for comprehensive results.

Before and after mixed acne scar treatment with lasers in Malaysia.

This patient achieved smoother skin with a customised plan with laser treatments combination

before and after result

Choice of Treatment for Acne Redness (PIE)

After acne heals, some patients are left with persistent red marks instead of scars.

This is called Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE) — commonly known as acne redness.

Unlike acne scars (which are changes in skin texture), PIE happens when tiny blood vessels under the skin remain dilated after inflammation.

Before and after acne redness (PIE) treatment with ADVATx vascular laser

Visible reduction in acne redness (PIE) after ADVATx vascular laser treatment, showing clearer and calmer skin tone.

Before and after post-acne redness (PIE) improvement with ADVATx laser

Dramatic improvement in acne-related redness (PIE) after ADVATx laser treatment, leaving skin tone more even and less inflamed.

Recommended Treatments for Acne Redness (PIE)

Vascular Laser (e.g., ADVATx / Yellow Laser) – targets broken capillaries and redness, restoring even skin tone.
Pico Laser – improves overall skin clarity while helping reduce lingering red marks.
Topical medical creams – may be prescribed for mild redness, but results are slower compared to lasers.

✅ By treating PIE early, you prevent red marks from becoming long-lasting pigmentation issues.

Why Patients Choose Dr Jane Clinic

Led by experienced doctors
Advanced technology (SkinPen, Pico Laser, CO₂ Laser)
Convenient location in Tropicana Avenue, Petaling Jaya

📍Dr Jane Clinic
P01-09/P01-07 (First Floor), Tropicana Avenue, Persiaran Tropicana, Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, 47410 PJ, Selangor
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Meet Our Doctors

Dr Jane Frances

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Postgraduate Certificate In Primary Care Dermatology

Graduate Certificate In Primary Care Dermatology

Professional Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine

Specialises in aesthetic treatments including fillers, toxin, threadlift and lasers & energy based treatments

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