Acne & Acne Scar Treatment

Acne and its aftermath — scarring, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and enlarged pores — are among the most distressing skin conditions, and Edwin Lim Medical Aesthetic Clinic addresses both active disease and residual marks with a tiered treatment programme. Dr Edwin Lim approaches acne medically, meaning he first identifies the predominant type (comedonal, papulopustular, nodulocystic) and potential triggers before recommending in-clinic procedures.

For active acne, medical-grade interventions include the Aquapure Medi-Facial with salicylic acid deep cleansing, which reduces comedones and sebum through electroporation and suction. Low-fluence Nd:YAG laser toning selectively heats sebaceous glands and reduces inflammation without significant surface disruption — it is particularly suitable for inflammatory acne in darker skin types. Chemical peels with glycolic, salicylic, or combination acids…

Once active acne is controlled, attention turns to scarring. Atrophic ice-pick, boxcar, and rolling scars respond best to the eCO2 fractional CO2 laser, which ablates microcolumns of skin to trigger robust collagen synthesis and contraction of scar tissue. Two to five sessions at four to six week intervals are typically needed, with results continuing to improve for up to six months after the final session. PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)…