{"id":32308,"date":"2026-03-17T15:50:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T14:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/acne-scars-effective-treatments-to-smooth-skin\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:29:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:29:28","slug":"acne-scars-effective-treatments-to-smooth-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/acne-scars-effective-treatments-to-smooth-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Acne scars: effective treatments to smooth skin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;90de45c9-5a16-4430-8bd7-c78d86774332&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Acne scars: what solutions for smooth skin?<\/h2>\n<p>Acne scars can leave a lasting mark on the skin, affecting self-confidence and quality of life. Fortunately, there are a number of innovative treatments that can effectively reduce them. <\/p>\n<p>In this article, discover the most effective solutions: <a href=\"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/aesthetic-dermatology\/retinol-peel\/\">TCA (peeling)<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/?page_id=32164\">skinbooster<\/a>, subcision, <a href=\"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/?page_id=32155\">CO2 Laser<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/aesthetic-dermatology\/genesis-laser\/\">Laser Genesis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll help you choose the right method for your type of scarring and your expectations.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Traitement-Cicatrice-dacne.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Acne scar treatment&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Acne-Scar-Treatment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||on||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;off|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Acne scars<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cicatrice-acne-sur-les-joues.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Acne scar on cheeks&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Acne-on-the-cheek scar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Why treat acne scars?<\/h2>\n<p>Acne scars come in many forms:<span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #db9310;\">1. Atrophic scars :<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>hollow, often shaped like ice pick scars, rolling scars or box scars.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #db9310;\">2. Hypertrophic or keloid scars :<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>thick and raised<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #db9310;\">3. Post-inflammatory stains :<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>redness or hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>These imperfections can persist for years after the pimples have disappeared.<\/h3>\n<p>Their treatment aims to :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Smoothes skin relief<\/li>\n<li>Even skin tone<\/li>\n<li>Stimulate collagen production<\/li>\n<li>Restore supple, luminous skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Cicatrice-dacne.webp&#8221; alt=&#8221;Acne scarring&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Acne scar&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font||on||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;off|phone&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Acne scarring<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;80%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|||||||#DB9310|&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>Available treatments<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/aesthetic-dermatology\/retinol-peel\/\">1. TCA peel (Trichloroacetic acid)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Principle:<\/strong> TCA is a chemical peel that exfoliates superficial skin layers and stimulates collagen production. It is particularly effective for ice-pick scars. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Procedure :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Application of a TCA solution to cleansed skin.<\/li>\n<li>Formation of crusts that fall off in 5 to 7 days.<\/li>\n<li>2 to 4 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/?page_id=32164\">2. Skinbooster (hyaluronic acid injections)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Principle:<\/strong> Ideal for rolling scars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Procedure :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>20-minute session with micro-injections.<\/li>\n<li>2 sessions, 3 months apart.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/?page_id=32164\">3. Subcision + Skinbooster<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Principle:<\/strong> Minimally invasive surgical technique that involves cutting the fibrous fibers under the scar to free the skin and allow it to rise + injection of hyaluronic acid to stimulate skin regeneration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Procedure :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local anesthesia.<\/li>\n<li>Introduction of a needle under the scar to break up adhesions.<\/li>\n<li>Combine with a filler (hyaluronic acid) to optimize results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/?page_id=32155\">4. Fractional CO2 laser<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Principle: <\/strong>The CO2 laser creates micro-perforations in the skin, stimulating collagen production and resurfacing the skin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Procedure :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local anesthesia (cream or infiltration).<\/li>\n<li>40-minute session.<\/li>\n<li>Scabs for 5 to 10 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/aurore-le.be\/en\/aesthetic-dermatology\/genesis-laser\/\">5. 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