GLASSY SKIN CLINIC · DERMATOLOGY · CHEONGDAM, SEOULDr. JudyEN

Lines & Scars

Acne Scars

Acne scars are lasting changes in skin texture. A consultation should distinguish depressed or raised scars from flat colour changes left after acne.

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What the assessment distinguishes

Describe the scar, not just the label.

Clinic review pending. No procedure availability, result, comfort claim or treatment protocol is confirmed here.

Ice-pick scars

Narrow, deep depressions that extend into the skin.

Boxcar scars

Round or oval depressions with more defined edges.

Rolling scars

Broad depressions with sloping edges that can create an uneven, wave-like surface.

Raised acne scars

Firm, elevated scars can form after acne. The assessment should distinguish hypertrophic scars from keloids and should not assume clinic treatment scope.

Assessment notes

Useful details to bring.

  • active acne and breakout control
  • scar type, depth, distribution and skin tone
  • previous acne and scar treatments
  • flat brown or red marks that may be pigmentation rather than true scars

Flat post-inflammatory marks are not the same as textural scars. Review Brown Spots & Uneven Tone for pigment-related concerns. Review pigmentation concerns

A considered plan

Comfort, recovery & follow-up.

Your history and priorities come before choosing a procedure.

Comfort & suitability

Share medicines, allergies, previous reactions and healing problems. Ask which pain-management options, if any, are appropriate for the proposed procedure. Sensation varies with the procedure, area and individual.

Recovery & risks

Ask about procedure-specific redness, swelling, pigment changes, infection risk and aftercare. Recovery and risks vary. Discuss travel, events and how to contact the treating team if a concern develops.

Progress & follow-up

Improvement varies and complete scar removal cannot be promised. The number and timing of visits should be individualized, not assumed to follow an annual treatment schedule.

Secondary scar guide

Other scar patterns to mention.

Classification, urgency and clinic scope require clinical review.

Raised Scars & Keloids

A hypertrophic scar remains within the boundary of the original wound, while a keloid grows beyond it. Assessment should confirm the distinction. Goals may include reducing symptoms, height or visibility; recurrence can occur, and clinic treatment scope remains pending review.

Burn Scars

Burn scars can be flat, raised or tight. Suspected contracture, restricted movement or functional concerns require clinical review; this site does not imply that the clinic manages every burn scar.

Chickenpox Scars

Chickenpox can leave depressed scars. Assessment should consider depth, distribution, skin tone and other causes of textural change before options are discussed.

Patient information sources

Read the referenced guidance.

These external patient resources support general scar descriptions. They do not confirm Glassy Skin Clinic services or an individual treatment plan.

Explore the options

Treatments to discuss.

Treatment suitability and details remain subject to consultation and clinic review.

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