Skin concern · Tone, texture, dryness

Can acne scars be treated?

Depressed acne scars form where tissue was lost. Type and depth decide the approach. We classify scars as rolling, boxcar or ice-pick.
Acne scars consultation at STON Clinic

✓ Doctor consultation first
Every plan is decided with a STON doctor

✓ Inside Lotte Hotel Seoul, 9F
Underground from Euljiro 1-ga Station

✓ Open 7 days
Weekdays to 20:30, weekends to 17:00

At a glance

  • Concern: Acne scars
  • Group: Tone, texture, dryness
  • Options often discussed: Potenza, Scar treatment, Juvelook, Rejuran HB
  • Where: STON Clinic, Lotte Hotel Seoul 9F

Why it happens

Depressed acne scars form where tissue was lost. Type and depth decide the approach.

What the doctor checks

We classify scars as rolling, boxcar or ice-pick.

A quick self-check

Use side lighting to see which scars are shallow and which are sharp-edged.

Treatments that may be considered

  • Potenza: Potenza is a microneedling radiofrequency device that delivers heat through fine needles to treat scars, pores and texture.
  • Scar treatment: Scar treatment at STON focuses on depressed scars where the dermis has thinned.
  • Juvelook: Juvelook is a skin booster containing PDLLA with hyaluronic acid.
  • Rejuran HB: Rejuran HB is a skin booster containing polynucleotides (PN).

Prepare three things before you visit

  • The area and change that bothers you most
  • Names, areas and dates of previous treatments
  • Your available dates and any important events

This page is general information to help you prepare for a consultation. It does not replace diagnosis or a treatment decision. Whether a treatment suits you, and how it is done, is decided by a doctor after examination. Results and side effects vary between people.

Common questions

What is the best treatment for acne scars?

There is no single best option. It depends on the scar type and depth; the doctor decides after examining you.

Can it be treated in one visit?

Scars usually need a series of sessions spaced weeks apart.

How do I start?

Send a photo-free message describing your concern and dates on KakaoTalk, and the clinic will suggest a time.