What treatment aims to address
Refine acne scars and improve skin texture with a treatment plan matched to the type and depth of each scar.
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Skin treatment
Acne Scar Revision
Refine acne scars and improve skin texture with a treatment plan matched to the type and depth of each scar.
Promotional RateFrom ₱20,000 / sessionPromotional Rate for cash and online bank transfer payment only. Regular Rate and applicable charges may be applied to other payment method.
What to Expect Before You Decide
What to keep in mind
No. Acne scars cannot be erased completely. Treatment aims to make them shallower and improve texture and skin quality.
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Follow-up and Return-to-Work Planning
These are usual clinic estimates, not guaranteed recovery deadlines. Your procedure-specific instructions, healing and individual clearance take priority.
Follow-up visits
For most procedures, the usual first follow-up is around 7 days. Confirm your individual appointment before leaving the clinic.
Follow-ups are included. Further visits are arranged according to your recovery.
Stitch removal
Stitches are usually removed around day 7 when applicable. Follow the date given by your surgeon.
Desk work
The usual estimate is around 2–3 days, depending on your procedure, comfort, work duties and your surgeon’s advice.
Physical work
The usual estimate is around 2–4 weeks. Confirm clearance for the lifting, bending and exertion involved in your job.
Exercise, driving and flights
Confirm these separately with your surgeon. Being ready for desk work does not mean you are cleared for exercise, driving or travel.
Companion
A companion is required for a sedated procedure. Arrange this before your treatment date.
Plan your treatment
Pricing & inclusions
Promotional RateFrom ₱20,000 / session
Promotional Rate for cash and online bank transfer payment only. Regular Rate and applicable charges may be applied to other payment method.
Package inclusions
Follow-up visits are included. Your visit schedule is confirmed as part of your individual care plan.
- Doctor-performed treatment
- Required supplies and equipment
- Topical numbing when needed
- Post-treatment instructions and aftercare
- Progress documentation when appropriate
Possible additional costs
Confirm whether your selected plan requires any additional fees before deciding on treatment.
Final pricing and the treatment plan are confirmed after an in-person assessment.
AT A GLANCE
Procedure Overview
Common treatment planAbout 3–6 sessions; individual plans vary
Subcision or PRP downtimeOften about 2–3 days
Fractional CO₂ downtimeMay last up to 7 days
ResultsGradual improvement in scar depth and skin texture
How treatment works
Different Scars Need Different Treatments.
The treatment plan may combine several methods in one session. The exact combination depends on the scar pattern, skin condition, and medical assessment.
Acne scar treatment is planned and performed according to the scar types, skin condition, and areas that need treatment.
Ice-pick, rolling, boxcar, hypertrophic, and other scars do not respond to one treatment in the same way.
Controlled skin treatment may be combined with PRP and other selected products to support healing and improve texture.
A small instrument is used beneath selected depressed scars to release the fibrous bands pulling the skin downward.
These images illustrate treatments and are not before-and-after patient results.
What Is Acne Scar Revision?
Acne scars can be shallow or deep, raised or depressed. Common types include ice-pick, rolling, boxcar, and hypertrophic scars. Because each type forms differently, one treatment rarely improves every scar equally.
BienPoMD uses a combined treatment plan based on scar mapping, depth, skin condition, previous treatments, and the amount of downtime you can manage.
Who May Benefit?
- Adults with deep, uneven, or long-standing acne scars
- Patients whose scars did not improve enough with facials or peels
- People who understand that several sessions may be needed
- Patients with controlled acne who can follow aftercare and sun-protection instructions
Active acne, infection, medicines, pregnancy or breastfeeding, a history of raised scars, recent isotretinoin use, skin type, and previous treatments may affect the safest plan. These are reviewed during consultation.
What May Be Included in a ₱20,000 Session?
Fractional Co₂ Laser
Resurfaces selected areas and stimulates skin remodeling. It may be used for deeper boxcar scars, uneven texture, and stubborn scars.
Microneedling or Mesogun
Creates controlled skin stimulation and may be combined with PRP and selected products to support healing and improve shallow scars and texture.
Subcision
Releases fibrous bands beneath rolling or tethered scars so the depressed skin can lift and remodel over time.
Air Dissection
An advanced form of subcision that may be considered for wider or more resistant tethered scars.
The Promotional Price starts at ₱20,000 per session. The selected methods are based on the scars being treated; not every method is automatically used for every patient or every session.
Recovery and Expected Improvement
Redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising, pinpoint bleeding, dryness, peeling, temporary darkening or lightening, infection, and scarring are possible. Darker skin tones may have a higher risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation, so treatment settings and aftercare must be planned carefully.
No treatment can completely erase acne scars. The realistic goal is visible improvement in depth, texture, and overall skin quality. Results and the number of sessions vary.
Maintenance and Finishing Treatments
After the main scar treatment series, selected patients may consider collagen-support treatments such as PRX-Plus, PRP or PRF, Luhilo, or NCTF. Lesion removal for concerns such as sebaceous hyperplasia, warts, or skin tags is listed at ₱5,000 per area or session when needed.
Treat active acne first when necessary. Scar revision cannot prevent new scars if breakouts continue, and a stronger treatment is not automatically the safer or better option.
Medically Reviewed By Bien Po, M.D.
Last Reviewed: July 26, 2026
Last Reviewed: July 26, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Acne Scar Revision FAQs
How many sessions will I need?
About 3–6 sessions is common, but the number depends on the scar types, depth, skin response, treatment combination, and goal.
Is there downtime?
Yes. Subcision and PRP may need around 2–3 days of visible recovery, while fractional CO₂ laser may need up to 7 days. Redness or discoloration can last longer in some patients.
Can treatments be combined?
Yes, when medically appropriate. Combining methods can address different scar types in one plan, but it may also increase swelling, irritation, and downtime.
Will my scars completely disappear?
No. Acne scars cannot be erased completely. Treatment aims to make them shallower and improve texture and skin quality.
Is the ₱20,000 rate for every treatment listed?
A combined treatment session starts at ₱20,000. The methods used in your session depend on the scars and are confirmed after assessment.
Can I have treatment if I still have active acne?
Active acne may need to be controlled first to reduce inflammation, infection risk, and the chance of forming new scars. Dr. Bien will advise the correct sequence.
How do I reduce the risk of dark marks after treatment?
Follow the prescribed aftercare, avoid picking or peeling, use strict sun protection, and contact the clinic if you notice unusual pain, blisters, discharge, or worsening discoloration.
Your Best Next Step Is a Conversation.
Meet Dr. Bien in person, discuss what concerns you, and receive an honest assessment of what may—or may not—be appropriate.
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