I treat Active Acne first before treating Acne Scars. This is to prevent new acne scars from forming.
Effective and Affordable Active Acne treatments in Singapore
Effective and Affordable treatments for active Acne include topical Retinoic acid creams (Differin or Retin A) and Antibiotic creams (Dalacin T- contains Clindamycin). Prices can cost from $30-50 upwards.
If your active acne is still not well-controlled, you may consider oral antibiotics (doxycycline) and oral isotretinoin (Acnotin, Roaccutane).
Effective and Affordable Acne Scar treatments in Singapore
I customise Acne Scar treatments according to the Scar Type.
Rolling/Atrophic Scars
Treatments of choice:
Fractional CO2,
Infini RF,
Fractional PicoLaser
Ice-pick and Boxcar Scars
Ice pick Scars
Boxcar scars
Ice pick & Box car scars are deep scars that are held down by fibrous bands.
Treatments of choice:
Subcision with fillers,
TCA cross,
Fractional CO2
Pigmented Brown scars – also known as Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Treatment of choice: Picosecond Laser
Hypertrophic Scars/ Keloid
Treatment of choice: Corticosteroid Injection
Prices of treatments vary amongst clinics. Fractional CO2 Lasers can range from $200 upwards (for small areas).
Please consult a doctor for a customised treatment plan for your acne and acne scars. Hope that this helps!
Warmest regards,
Dr Justin Boey
