Most 'acne scars' clients bring to us are actually post-inflammatory pigmentation (PIH) — flat brown or red marks. These fade with topicals alone.
The finger test
Stretch the skin gently. If the mark disappears when the skin flattens, it's a mark, not a scar. Scars leave visible texture change.
Marks: what works
Vitamin C, niacinamide, azelaic acid, SPF 50 daily. Peels accelerate fading. Typical timeline: 8–16 weeks.
Scars: what works
Microneedling (rolling scars), TCA CROSS (ice-pick), subcision (tethered), PRP add-on. Requires 4–8 sessions.
Combination cases
Most acne clients have both — plan for pigmentation first, then structural scar work.
Treating acne at Nayami Cosmyc
Reading is the first step. These are the clinically supervised options Sumaiya uses for acne at our Vidya Vihar clinic in Mumbai — and online for reviews and follow-ups.
Targeted acne treatment for clear, healthy skin.
See the full treatment planClinical skin treatments tailored to your concerns and skin type.
See the full treatment planTargeted pigmentation correction — melasma, dark spots, tan.
See the full treatment planGet a plan for your acne
A short consultation confirms suitability, likely timelines and cost before you commit to anything.
Related guides in the Knowledge Hub
Longer, evidence-led explainers that go deeper than this page.
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Navigate every acne resource without repeating the main clinical guide
Products that support this at home
In-clinic work sets the direction; daily home care holds the result. These Nayami Cosmyc formulations are the ones we most often pair with acne.
Where patients travel to us from
Our clinic sits in Vidya Vihar, minutes from Kurla — with dedicated pages for each Mumbai catchment area.
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