Depressed Scars

What are depressed scars?

Skin can heal in many ways after an injury – and one of those ways is by leaving a depressed scar. This is often because the tissues under the scar, such as collagen or fatty tissue within skin, have been damaged by an injury or removed by surgery. Depressed scars are common when acne leads to acne scarring, but they can also occur from accidents or surgery. 

What treatments are available for this condition?

For depressed scars caused by acne, refer to the acne scarring page for guidance. For surgical or traumatic depressed scars, laser resurfacing to remodel the skin or injection of biostimulators like Radiesse to stimulate our own collagen may be useful. 

Each scar journey is unique – your options will be discussed in depth during your consultation.