Treatments for Acne & Acne Scarring

With permission- patients of Dr Nina Wines. Combination medical and laser therapy

Before & After

Acne impacts self esteem. Early intervention for acne is essential to help prevent permanent scarring. Modern treatment involves the synergistic use of medical and laser dermatology. Acne is Dr Wine’s absolute passion to treat as she know the emotional effects are difficult. She believes in long term cure and control rather than short term management. Dermatologists are experts in the management of acne & acne scarring. Dr Wines will tailor your treatment to your individual needs.

Treatment for Inflammatory Acne

  • Prescriptive topical and oral medication

  • Hormonal therapy

  • Anti- androgen treatment

  • Energy based devices: early treatment prevents acne scarring and is safe whilst on isotretinoin

  • 1726nm laser- clinic here to learn more…….

​Treatments Acne Scarring

Dr Wines subspecialises in acne scar management. In 2022 she guest edited a journal edition on Acne Scarring and has published and lectured on this topic. Click here to learn about acne scar revision.

Single session individualised multimodal management of acne scarring enables synergistic and faster outcomes. Every persons acne is different and everyones scar type differ. Different acne scar types require different techniques. A personalised and customised single session multimodal approach is required for every individuals concerns.

Subcision

Acne Scar Revision Options

  • Punch grafting: involves removing the scar with a special instrument and then replacing it with normal skin. This procedure is then followed up with laser resurfacing.

  • Subcision®: involves dividing the scar tissue beneath the scar and thus lifting the skin back to its original position.

  • Fillers injection for acne scars:

  • Thick keloid-like scars: Keloid or hypertrophic scars require the injection of corticosteroid into them. Multiple injections separated by 4 to 6 weeks may be required.

  • Fractionated laser: this laser technique is most suitable for atrophic acne scars (the most common types of scars) It is popular, effective and extremely safe.

  • Other:

    • Radio Frequency 

    • Micro needling

    • Chemical peels

    • TCA cross

    • Excision & subcision 

Learn more about acne and acne scarring management with Dr Wines - phone 02 9958 1555 or email info@drninawines.com

All medical and cosmetic procedures involve some risks. The information provided here is for general educational purposes only. For specific advice regarding your situation, please book an appointment with Dr Nina Wines.