Rejuran for acne scars

Rejuran for acne scars is an injectable skin-quality treatment that may support repair processes in the skin and improve texture in some types of sunken acne scarring. The treatment uses polynucleotides and is not designed to artificially fill scars like a dermal filler. Instead, the aim is gradual skin-quality support, especially where acne scars have left the skin uneven, thin or less resilient.

Rejuran may be considered for selected atrophic scars, such as rolling scars or some boxcar scars, as part of a personalised treatment plan. Read more about Rejuran.

Can Rejuran help with acne scars?

Rejuran may be suitable for some types of sunken acne scars. These are scars where the skin sits lower because support tissue has been affected after inflammation.

It is most often considered for:

• rolling scars

• some boxcar scars

• uneven skin texture

• thin or fragile skin after acne

• shallow atrophic scarring

For very narrow and deep ice pick scars, Rejuran is usually not the first choice as a standalone treatment. A practitioner may discuss other options, such as subcision, microneedling, peels or laser, depending on your scar type and skin condition.

How does Rejuran work for acne scars?

Polynucleotides may support repair processes in the skin. After injection into or around the scarred area, Rejuran may help support fibroblast activity, which is involved in collagen and elastin formation.

For sunken acne scars, the aim is to improve the skin structure gradually. Results are not immediate, because skin remodelling takes time.

Rejuran may be especially relevant when the skin is thin, uneven or fragile, or when a treatment with limited downtime is preferred.

Read more about Rejuran collagen stimulation.

Rejuran, fillers or laser for acne scars?

The right acne scar treatment depends on the scar type, skin quality, scar depth, pigmentation risk and expectations.

Combination treatment is common for acne scars. Rejuran may be combined with other treatments when scars are tethered, deep or mixed in type.

Read more about Rejuran vs fillers.

How does a Rejuran acne scar treatment work?

A Rejuran acne scar treatment starts with a skin assessment. The doctor, nurse prescriber or aesthetic practitioner should look at your scar type, skin thickness, active acne, pigmentation risk and previous treatments.

The treatment may involve:

• cleansing and disinfecting the skin

• applying numbing cream if needed

• placing Rejuran with small injections into or around scarred areas

• calming the skin afterwards

• giving aftercare advice

During the injections, the skin may briefly feel warm, sensitive or sting slightly. This usually settles quickly.

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Recovery and aftercare

After Rejuran treatment, redness, swelling, small bruises, injection marks or tiny raised bumps may be visible. These bumps are usually caused by the injected fluid and often settle on their own.

Aftercare advice may include:

• avoid make-up on the treated area for the first 24 hours where possible

• avoid saunas, intense exercise and heat for 24 to 48 hours

• touch the skin as little as possible

• use daily sun protection

• avoid harsh active skincare for a short period

• do not treat areas with active acne, inflammation or infection

Contact your clinic if symptoms are severe, worsening or lasting longer than expected.

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When can you see results?

Rejuran works gradually. With acne scars, the result depends on scar depth, skin quality, age, lifestyle, number of sessions and whether Rejuran is combined with other treatments. The skin may first look calmer or smoother in texture. Sunken scars may then become less noticeable step by step, although deep or older scars often need a combination approach. The final result is usually assessed over several weeks to months rather than immediately after treatment.

Read more about Rejuran before and after.

Cost of Rejuran for acne scars in the UK

The cost of Rejuran for acne scars in the UK varies between clinics and treatment plans. Exact pricing depends on the size of the treatment area, number of sessions, product used, scar depth and whether Rejuran is combined with other treatments.

Cost factors can include:

• the size of the scarred area

• the number of scars

• the depth of the scars

• the number of sessions needed

• practitioner experience

• clinic location

• any combination treatments

Ask during consultation for a personalised treatment plan and a clear cost estimate before treatment starts.

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Compare clinics for Rejuran acne scar treatment

Would you like to know whether Rejuran is suitable for your acne scars? Start with a consultation at an experienced clinic. During the consultation, your practitioner can assess the type of scars you have and whether Rejuran alone is likely to be suitable, or whether a combination treatment may be more appropriate.

Compare Rejuran clinics in the UK and discuss the treatment plan, aftercare, possible risks and expected level of improvement before making a decision.

Frequently asked questions about Rejuran for acne scars