Acne and acne scarring consultations
Acne and the scars it leaves are among the most common reasons people come to see us. Our practitioners use medical-grade options, including Fraxel Repair and Morpheus8, alongside skincare to build a plan for your skin type and scar type.
All procedures carry risks and results vary. Read about recovery and risks below.
About acne and scarring
Active acne is best brought under control first, and your GP or a dermatologist may be part of that.
Scars come in different forms. Rolling scars give skin an uneven, wave-like surface, boxcar scars have sharp edges, and ice-pick scars are narrow and deep. Darker or red marks left after a breakout aren’t true scars, and they often fade with time and sun protection. Each type responds differently, which is why most plans combine more than one approach over several months.
Your consultation
- iA review of your acne history, medicines and skincare
- iiAn assessment of active acne, marks and scar types
- iiiA plan that matches options to each scar type, including not having treatment
- ivClear information on how many sessions to expect, recovery, risks and costs
- vAdvice on when to involve your GP or a dermatologist
- viA written plan and time to decide
Options we may discuss
Skincare and medical management
Including referral where prescription treatment is needed.
Chemical peels
For marks and mild texture.
Learn moreSkin needling
For mild scarring.
Learn moreRadiofrequency microneedling (Morpheus8)
For texture and scarring.
Learn moreFractional laser resurfacing (Fraxel Repair)
For deeper or more widespread scarring.
Learn moreRecovery and risks
Every option carries risks, and your practitioner will explain them in detail before you decide.
Recovery
From a few days of redness after peels and needling, to usually around 5 to 7 days after Morpheus8 or Fraxel Repair, with some people recovering more quickly. A course of treatments is usually needed, and improvement builds gradually over months.
Recovery varies from person to person.
Possible risks
Redness, swelling, pinpoint bleeding, breakouts, infection, cold sore flares, darker or lighter patches of skin (more likely in darker skin types), burns, and rarely new scarring. Scars can improve but are unlikely to disappear completely.
Who you’ll see
Our practitioners with a particular interest in skin and laser treatments.
Drummoyne and Bowral
Newcastle and Drummoyne
Drummoyne
Drummoyne and Bowral
Drummoyne
Your first consultation is with a practitioner, who will plan any treatment.
Doctor-led since 2002
More than 20 years of cosmetic medicine on Victoria Road, Drummoyne.
Three clinics
Drummoyne, Newcastle and Bowral.
Medical-grade technology
Including Fraxel Repair and Morpheus8, used by doctors and an experienced registered nurse.
Time with your doctor
Unhurried consultations and a written plan to take home.
Book a consultation
Every treatment at Concept Cosmetic Medicine starts with an unhurried, one-on-one consultation with an experienced practitioner. You’ll talk through your concerns and goals, and leave with a clear plan built around your skin, with recovery, risks and costs explained, so you can decide with confidence.
Important information. All procedures carry risks. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Before any treatment you’ll have a consultation with a registered practitioner, who will explain the expected benefits, recovery time, possible side effects and complications, costs, and alternatives, including not having treatment. Take time to consider your decision. You may wish to seek a second opinion.