Scar Revision & Post-Acne Scar Treatment in Lucknow: Renew Your Skin, Restore Confidence

Living with visible scars doesn't have to be your story anymore. Whether acne has left its mark on your face, an injury has changed your skin's texture, or surgical scars affect how you see yourself, advanced scar revision treatments can help you reclaim smooth, even-toned skin and the confidence that comes with it.

At our Lucknow clinic, we combine medical expertise with compassionate care to deliver measurable improvements in scar appearance. Using proven technologies like fractional lasers, RF microneedling, subcision, and tailored combination protocols, we help patients from Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj, Indira Nagar, and across the city achieve visible results.

Call our clinic today or book a personalized scar assessment to explore your options. Treatments typically start from approximately ₹4,000 per session, with exact pricing provided after your consultation.

Understanding the Emotional Weight of Scars

Scars tell a story, but not always the one you want to share. Post-acne scarring can make you avoid mirrors or social gatherings. Surgical scars might remind you of difficult times. Injury marks can affect how comfortable you feel in your own skin.

You're not alone in feeling this way, and more importantly, you're not without solutions. Modern dermatology and plastic surgery have evolved dramatically. Today's scar revision treatments work beneath the surface to rebuild collagen, smooth depressions, soften raised tissue, and fade discoloration. The goal isn't perfection, it's visible improvement that helps you feel like yourself again.

Whether you're dealing with years-old acne scars or recent surgical marks, our Lucknow clinic offers evidence-based treatments tailored to Indian skin tones. We understand the unique healing patterns of our patients' skin and design protocols that deliver results while minimizing risks like post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

The first step is always a thorough assessment. We take time to understand your concerns, examine your scars closely, and create a realistic treatment roadmap. Most patients see meaningful improvement within three to six months, though timelines vary based on scar type and depth.

Types of Scars We Treat

Acne Scars

The most common concern we address at our clinic. Acne scars come in three main varieties:

Ice-Pick Scars appear as narrow, deep pits that look like the skin was punctured with a sharp tool. They're among the most challenging to treat because they extend deep into the dermis.
Boxcar Scars are wider depressions with defined edges, giving the skin a pitted, uneven appearance. They respond well to resurfacing lasers and subcision techniques.
Rolling Scars create a wave-like, undulating texture across the cheeks and temples. These form when fibrous bands tether the skin downward, and they often need subcision to release those anchors before resurfacing.

Surgical and Injury Scars

Scars from operations, accidents, or deep cuts can be wide, raised, or stretched. The appearance depends on wound tension, healing quality, and genetic factors. Some fade naturally; others benefit from laser remodeling or surgical revision.

Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars

Raised, thick scars that grow beyond the original wound boundaries (keloids) or stay within them but remain elevated (hypertrophic scars). More common in Indian skin, these require specialized management combining injections, lasers, and sometimes careful surgical excision with recurrence prevention protocols.

Burn Scars and Contractures

Thermal injuries often leave textured, discolored, or tight scars that restrict movement. Treatment focuses on softening tissue, improving flexibility, and restoring appearance.

Stretch Mark Scarring

While not always categorized as traditional scars, stretch marks are dermal tears that respond to similar collagen-stimulating treatments, especially when caught early while still red or purple.

Why Scars Form: Simple Science

When your skin is injured, your body rushes to repair the damage by producing collagen, the structural protein that gives skin its strength and smoothness. In an ideal world, this collagen would arrange itself in the same neat, basket-weave pattern as your original skin. But healing is fast and imperfect.

Sometimes the body produces too much collagen, creating raised scars. Other times, it produces too little, or the collagen contracts unevenly, leaving depressions or tethered areas. Inflammation, infection during healing, picking at wounds, or genetic predisposition all influence final scar appearance.

Indian skin tones have a higher likelihood of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and keloid formation due to increased melanin activity and collagen response. This doesn't mean scars can't be treated; it just means treatment must be more carefully calibrated. We use conservative settings initially, perform test spots when appropriate, and adjust protocols based on your skin's unique healing response.

The good news: mature scars can be remodeled. Controlled injury through lasers or needling triggers fresh collagen production, this time in a more organized fashion, gradually improving texture and tone over multiple sessions.

Our Treatment Options for Scar Revision

Effective scar treatment is rarely a single procedure. We typically design staged protocols combining two or three modalities to address depth, texture, and pigmentation simultaneously.

Laser Resurfacing (Fractional CO₂, Q-Switched)

What It Does: Fractional lasers create thousands of microscopic treatment zones in the skin, removing damaged tissue and triggering collagen regeneration. CO₂ lasers offer deeper penetration for significant texture issues; Erbium lasers provide gentler resurfacing with less downtime. Q-Switched lasers target pigmentation in darker scars.
Best For: Boxcar acne scars, shallow rolling scars, surgical scar texture, and pigmented marks.
Sessions & Downtime: Typically three to five sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Expect redness and flaking for five to seven days post-treatment. Deeper ablative sessions may require up to two weeks of social downtime.
Typical Cost Estimate: ₹6,000 to ₹15,000 per session, depending on treatment area and laser type.
Safety Note: We adjust energy settings for darker skin tones and always apply broad-spectrum sunscreen post-procedure to prevent pigmentation rebound.

RF Microneedling and Dermaroller

What It Does: Fine needles create controlled micro-injuries while radiofrequency energy heats deeper skin layers. This dual action stimulates robust collagen production without removing the skin's surface. Traditional dermaroller (without RF) offers a more budget-friendly collagen boost.
Best For: Mild to moderate acne scarring, skin texture improvement, and early stretch marks.
Sessions & Downtime: Four to six sessions, spaced monthly. Mild redness and pinpoint bleeding immediately after, settling within 24 to 48 hours. Minimal social downtime.
Typical Cost Estimate: RF microneedling ranges from ₹8,000 to ₹12,000 per session. Basic dermaroller treatments start around ₹4,000 per session.
Safety Note: Numbing cream ensures comfort. The procedure is safe for Indian skin when performed correctly, with a low risk of hyperpigmentation.

Subcision with Fillers or PRP

What It Does: Subcision involves inserting a small needle beneath tethered scars to release the fibrous bands pulling skin downward. This lifts depressed areas immediately. Combining with hyaluronic acid fillers or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) provides volume and growth factors to further elevate and remodel the scar.
Best For: Deep rolling scars, ice-pick scars (after TCA CROSS preparation), and tethered surgical scars.
Sessions & Downtime: One to three subcision sessions. Bruising is common and lasts one to two weeks. Filler results are immediate; PRP results develop over weeks.
Typical Cost Estimate: Subcision alone: ₹5,000 to ₹8,000 per session. Combined with filler: ₹12,000 to ₹20,000 depending on product and volume used. PRP addition: approximately ₹6,000 to ₹10,000.
Safety Note: Performed under local anesthesia. Bruising is expected but temporary.

Chemical Peels (TCA, Medium-Depth Peels)

What It Does: Controlled application of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or similar agents removes superficial skin layers, promoting fresh, smoother skin regeneration. Deeper peels can reach into the papillary dermis to improve shallow scarring.
Best For: Superficial boxcar scars, post-acne hyperpigmentation, and overall texture refinement. Often used as an adjunct to laser or needling.
Sessions & Downtime: Three to six sessions. Medium-depth peels cause peeling for five to seven days. Lighter peels may only cause mild flaking.
Typical Cost Estimate: ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 per session, depending on peel strength and area treated.
Safety Note: Pre-treatment skin preparation with retinoids or hydroquinone helps optimize results and reduce complications.

Surgical Scar Revision

What It Does: Surgical excision, repositioning, or re-closure of problematic scars. Techniques include Z-plasty (changing scar direction), W-plasty (breaking up linear scars), or simple excision with meticulous closure for wide or stretched scars.
Best For: Wide surgical scars, contracted scars affecting function, poorly healed injury scars, or keloids requiring removal.
Sessions & Downtime: Typically, a one-time procedure performed under local anesthesia in our clinic or in a day-surgery setting for larger areas. Recovery involves suture care for one to two weeks and restricted movement in treated areas.
Typical Cost Estimate: ₹15,000 to ₹50,000, depending on scar size, complexity, and surgical technique required.
Safety Note: Post-surgical care is critical. We often follow surgical revision with laser or injection therapy to optimize the new scar's appearance and prevent recurrence.

Keloid Management

What It Does: Keloids are aggressive scars requiring multi-modal treatment. We use intralesional steroid injections to flatten the scar, cryotherapy (freezing) to reduce vascularity, pulsed-dye lasers to target blood vessels, and silicone gel sheeting for ongoing suppression. Surgical excision is reserved for large keloids and is always combined with adjunct therapies to prevent regrowth.
Best For: Raised, itchy, growing scars, especially on the chest, shoulders, earlobes, and jawline.
Sessions & Downtime: Steroid injections: monthly for three to six months. Laser sessions: every four to six weeks. Surgical excision: single procedure with post-op injections and laser follow-up.
Typical Cost Estimate: Steroid injections: ₹2,000 to ₹4,000 per session. Laser therapy: ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 per session. Surgical excision with recurrence prevention protocol: ₹20,000 to ₹60,000 depending on keloid size.
Safety Note: Keloid treatment requires patience and strict adherence to follow-up. Recurrence rates drop significantly with combination protocols.

Combination Protocols: The Key to Superior Results

Most patients achieve their best outcomes through staged, multi-modal treatment plans. For example, a typical post-acne scar protocol might include subcision first to release tethered areas, followed by fractional CO₂ laser to resurface texture, and finishing with PRP or microneedling to refine skin quality.
We tailor every plan to your scar type, skin tone, budget, and lifestyle. Some patients prefer aggressive treatment with longer downtime for faster results. Others opt for gentler, gradual approaches with minimal disruption to work and social life. Both paths work when the protocol is sound and expectations are clear.

How We Personalize Your Treatment Plan

Your scar revision journey begins with a comprehensive assessment. During your consultation, we examine your scars under magnification, analyze skin texture and tone, and document the concerns with clinical photography. This helps us track progress objectively over time.
We discuss your goals openly. Some patients want significant improvement and are prepared for multiple sessions. Others seek subtle refinement. Understanding what matters most to you ensures we design a realistic, satisfying plan.
If your case involves deep scars, keloids, or functional limitations, we may coordinate with our plastic surgery colleagues to ensure you receive the most appropriate care. Complex cases benefit from multidisciplinary expertise.
Before starting treatment, we provide a detailed timeline, expected number of sessions, cost breakdown, and aftercare requirements. You'll know what to expect every step of the way, from the first laser pulse to the final follow-up months later.

What to Expect Before, During, and After Treatment

Before Treatment

Prepare your skin by avoiding harsh exfoliants, retinoids, and excessive sun exposure for one to two weeks before your session. If you're undergoing deeper treatments like TCA peels or ablative lasers, we may prescribe a skin-prep regimen to reduce complication risks. Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup and lotions. If you're anxious about discomfort, let us know; we can apply topical numbing cream or offer other comfort measures.

During Treatment

Most scar revision procedures are performed in our clinic treatment rooms. Numbing cream ensures comfort for needling and laser procedures. You may feel warmth, tingling, or a snapping sensation, but these are generally well-tolerated. Sessions typically last 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the treatment area. We work systematically, checking in with you regularly to ensure you're comfortable.

After Treatment

Post-treatment care is crucial for optimal results and complication prevention. You'll receive detailed aftercare instructions tailored to your procedure. Common aftercare steps include:

Applying prescribed healing ointments or moisturizers.
Avoid direct sun exposure and wear broad-spectrum SPF 50+ daily.
Skipping makeup for 24 to 48 hours (or longer for deeper treatments).
Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, and swimming for a few days.
Keeping skin hydrated and avoiding picking at scabs or peeling skin.

Timeline for Visible Results: Some treatments, like filler-enhanced subcision, provide immediate lift. Most others require patience. You may see initial smoothing within four to six weeks as new collagen forms, but optimal results unfold over three to six months. Deeper remodeling continues even after your treatment series ends.

Redness, swelling, and mild discomfort are normal in the first few days. These subside quickly with proper care. We schedule follow-up visits to monitor healing, adjust your protocol if needed, and celebrate progress together.

Results and Realistic Outcomes

Let's be honest: scar revision improves appearance significantly, but it doesn't erase scars entirely. The goal is to make scars less noticeable, smoother, and better blended with surrounding skin. Most patients report 40% to 70% improvement after a complete treatment series, which translates to meaningful confidence gains.

Deep ice-pick scars may require multiple rounds of treatment to achieve satisfactory results. Rolling scars often respond beautifully to subcision and laser combinations. Surgical scars can be softened and flattened dramatically. Keloids can be controlled, though vigilance is required to prevent regrowth.

We encourage before-and-after photography at each follow-up. It's easy to forget where you started, and objective documentation helps you see the real progress being made.

Success depends on realistic expectations, consistent follow-through with aftercare, and patience. Your skin is healing and remodeling, and that takes time. Trust the process, and stay in close communication with us throughout your journey.

Real Patient Experiences from Our Lucknow Clinic

Case 1: Post-Acne Scarring

A 28-year-old professional from Gomti Nagar came to us with years of boxcar and rolling scars across both cheeks. She'd tried over-the-counter creams without success and felt self-conscious in meetings. We designed a six-month protocol combining subcision for the deeper rolling scars, followed by three sessions of fractional CO₂ laser resurfacing. Over the course of treatment, her skin texture smoothed noticeably, and pigmentation evened out. By month six, she reported feeling comfortable going makeup-free for the first time in years.

Case 2: Surgical Scar Revision

A 35-year-old man from Hazratganj had a prominent scar on his forearm from an old injury repair. The scar was wide and raised, causing him embarrassment during social gatherings. We performed surgical scar revision using a layered closure technique, followed by silicone sheeting and two sessions of pulsed-dye laser to reduce redness. Within four months, the scar had flattened significantly and blended far better with surrounding skin. He expressed relief and satisfaction with the outcome.

Case 3: Keloid Management

A 42-year-old woman developed a painful, itchy keloid on her shoulder following a minor procedure. It had grown steadily despite home remedies. We initiated a combination protocol of monthly steroid injections and laser therapy over five months, paired with silicone gel application. The keloid flattened by approximately 60%, itching resolved completely, and she regained comfort wearing sleeveless clothing.

Cost and Financing Your Scar Revision Treatment

Scar revision is an investment in your confidence and comfort. Costs vary based on scar type, severity, treatment modality, number of sessions required, and the technology used.

General Cost Ranges (Typical Estimates):

Dermaroller or Basic Microneedling: ₹4,000 to ₹6,000 per session
RF Microneedling: ₹8,000 to ₹12,000 per session
Chemical Peels: ₹3,000 to ₹8,000 per session
Subcision (Standalone): ₹5,000 to ₹8,000 per session
Subcision with Filler or PRP: ₹12,000 to ₹20,000 per session
Fractional Laser Resurfacing: ₹6,000 to ₹15,000 per session
Surgical Scar Revision: ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 (one-time, depending on complexity)
Keloid Treatment (Injection/Laser): ₹2,000 to ₹10,000 per session
Keloid Surgical Excision with Recurrence Prevention: ₹20,000 to ₹60,000

We offer package options for multi-session treatments, often providing better value than single-session pricing. Payment plans and EMI options may be available; inquire during your consultation.

Insurance Note: Scar revision for cosmetic purposes is typically not covered by insurance. However, if scarring affects function (such as contractures limiting movement) or results from reconstructive surgery, partial coverage may apply. We recommend checking with your insurance provider.

During your consultation, we provide a transparent cost estimate tailored to your treatment plan, so there are no surprises.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is laser scar removal safe for darker Indian skin tones? +

Yes, when performed correctly. We use specific laser settings and conduct test spots to minimize the risk of hyperpigmentation. Post-treatment sun protection is essential.

How many sessions will I need for acne scar treatment? +

Most patients require three to six sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart, depending on scar depth and type. Combination treatments may extend the timeline but improve outcomes.

Is acne scar treatment painful? +

Discomfort is minimal with numbing cream. Most patients describe sensations as tingling or warmth. Subcision may cause mild bruising afterward, but it's manageable.

Can keloids be completely cured? +

Keloids can be flattened and controlled, but they have a tendency to recur. Combination treatments and ongoing maintenance significantly reduce recurrence risk.

How soon can I wear makeup after treatment? +

For gentle treatments like microneedling, you can usually apply makeup after 24 hours. For deeper lasers or peels, wait 48 to 72 hours or until advised by your provider.

Will my scars come back after treatment? +

Once improved, scars don't "come back," but new injuries or acne can create new scars. Keloids require vigilance to prevent regrowth after treatment.

What's the difference between a keloid and a hypertrophic scar? +

Keloids grow beyond the original wound boundaries and rarely shrink on their own. Hypertrophic scars stay within the wound area and may flatten over time.

Are the results permanent? +

Scar improvement from collagen remodeling is long-lasting. However, skin continues to age, and additional maintenance sessions may be beneficial years later.

Can I treat acne and acne scars at the same time? +

Active acne must be controlled first. We recommend completing an acne treatment regimen, then beginning scar revision once breakouts are minimal.

Do you offer treatments for stretch marks? +

Yes. Stretch marks respond to similar collagen-stimulating treatments like RF microneedling and fractional lasers, especially when treated while still red or purple.

Is there any downtime with scar revision treatments? +

Downtime varies. Microneedling: 1–2 days of redness. Fractional lasers: 5–7 days of peeling. Surgical revision: 1–2 weeks for suture removal and healing.

What should I avoid after scar treatment? +

Avoid direct sun exposure, harsh skincare products, picking at treated skin, strenuous exercise, and swimming for the first few days post-treatment.

Can old scars be treated, or is it too late? +

Scars can be treated at any age. While newer scars may respond faster, even decades-old scars can be significantly improved with the right protocol.

How do I choose between laser and microneedling? +

The choice depends on scar type, depth, skin tone, and downtime tolerance. We assess your specific scars during consultation and recommend the best approach.

Will insurance cover my scar treatment? +

Cosmetic scar treatments are usually not covered. Reconstructive procedures for functional impairment may qualify for partial coverage; check with your insurer.

Take the First Step Toward Smoother, Confident Skin

You don't have to live with scars that make you feel less than your best. Modern scar revision treatments offer real, measurable improvement for acne scars, surgical marks, keloids, and injury-related scarring. With the right combination of technology, expertise, and personalized care, you can achieve smoother, more even-toned skin and reclaim the confidence that comes with it.

Book a personalized scar assessment at our Lucknow clinic today. Same-week appointments are often available, and our team is ready to answer your questions, evaluate your scars, and design a treatment plan that fits your goals and lifestyle.

Call our clinic or reach out via WhatsApp to schedule your consultation. We're conveniently located near Gomti Nagar and Hazratganj, with easy parking and accessible public transport options. Follow-up care is seamless, and we're with you every step of the way.

Your journey to renewed skin starts here. Let's make it happen together.