Acne Scar Treatment in Markham

First, What Kind of Acne Scar Do You Have?

"Acne scars" is really several different problems, and they don't all respond to the same treatment. Getting the diagnosis right is most of the battle — so before any treatment, we look closely at what you're actually dealing with:

Atrophic (pitted) scars — depressions in the skin. These are a texture problem and the main target of RF microneedling:
- Rolling scars — broad, shallow, wavy depressions.
- Boxcar scars — wider depressions with defined edges.
- Ice-pick scars — narrow, deep pits; the hardest type, sometimes needing techniques beyond microneedling.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) — flat brown or dark marks left after a breakout. This is a colour problem, not a scar in the structural sense.
Post-inflammatory erythema (PIE) — flat red or pink marks. Often fades with time and sun protection.

Which Treatment for Which Scar?

Scar type	Best approach
Rolling & boxcar (pitted)	Potenza RF microneedling
Ice-pick (deep, narrow)	RF microneedling — sometimes plus other techniques (we'll advise/refer)
Flat dark marks (PIH)	PicoSure laser (pigment)
Flat red marks (PIE)	Time + SPF; sometimes vascular laser
Mixed texture + marks	Potenza + PicoSure, staged

PicoSure vs Potenza — full breakdown →

Potenza RF Microneedling for Pitted Scars

For depressed scars, you have to rebuild what was lost — collagen. Potenza RF microneedling drives fine needles into the dermis and delivers radiofrequency heat, triggering new collagen that lifts the floor of the scar from beneath while the needles break up tethered scar tissue. It's the workhorse of pitted-scar treatment, with results building over 3–6 months. Most plans run 3–6 sessions at $550 each (3-session package $1,400, about $466/session).

Potenza RF microneedling for acne scars at Beauty And Wellness Med Spa, Markham

PicoSure for Dark Post-Acne Marks

If your "scars" are actually flat brown marks left behind by breakouts (PIH), the issue is pigment, not texture — and PicoSure laser targets that, shattering excess melanin so your skin clears it. It also refines surface texture via the Focus Lens Array. PicoSure skin treatments start from $250/session. A quick honesty note: on deeper skin tones we treat pigment conservatively with a patch test, because the 755nm wavelength is melanin-absorbed.

See PicoSure skin rejuvenation and pigmentation treatment.

Honest Expectations

The realistic goal of acne-scar treatment is significant, visible improvement — softer, shallower scars and more even tone — not flawless skin. Results vary from person to person and build gradually over months. Very deep ice-pick scarring sometimes needs techniques beyond microneedling (such as subcision or punch methods); if that's you, we'll say so at your assessment and refer where appropriate rather than overselling what we offer.

Is Acne Scar Treatment Safe?

RF microneedling and PicoSure both have strong safety records when performed by a trained provider at appropriate settings. We won't gloss over risk, though: the U.S. FDA issued a 2025 safety communication noting that RF microneedling, used improperly, can cause burns, scarring and other complications — so provider training and conservative, customized settings matter far more than the device. Every plan here starts with a skin assessment that screens your skin type, history and contraindications (active acne flares, recent isotretinoin, certain implants, and others), and every session is performed by Natalia, our founder with 10+ years in medical aesthetics. More on our Potenza page.

Acne Scar Treatment Cost in Markham

Transparent starting prices by approach. Exact, locked-in quote at your free assessment.

Pitted Scars

Potenza RF Microneedling

$550

per session

3-session package $1,400 (~$466/session). 3–6 usually recommended.

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PicoSure (Dark Marks)

$250

per session, from

For flat post-acne pigment & texture

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Combined Plan

Quoted

at assessment

Staged Potenza + PicoSure for mixed scarring

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best treatment for acne scars?

It depends on the scar. Pitted, rolling and boxcar scars are a texture problem best treated by rebuilding collagen — Potenza RF microneedling is the main tool. Flat dark or red post-acne marks are a colour problem, where PicoSure laser or simply time and sun protection help more. Many people have a mix and do best with a combined plan, which we map out at a free assessment.

How many sessions does acne scar treatment take?

Most pitted acne scarring needs a series of 3–6 RF microneedling sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart, with results building over 3–6 months as collagen remodels. Flat post-acne marks often respond in fewer PicoSure sessions. Deep or severe scarring can need more, and sometimes additional techniques.

Can acne scars be removed completely?

Honestly, complete erasure isn't a realistic promise for most scarring — the goal is significant, visible improvement in depth and texture, not perfection. Results vary from person to person, and very deep ice-pick scars sometimes need techniques (like subcision or punch methods) beyond microneedling, which we'll flag at your assessment and refer if appropriate.

How much does acne scar treatment cost in Markham?

Potenza RF microneedling for scars is $550 per session (3-session package $1,400, about $466/session). PicoSure treatment for dark marks and texture starts from $250 per session. Your exact plan and an itemized quote are set at a free assessment, since cost depends on scar type, area and the number of sessions needed.