Ice Pick Scars – Causes, Treatments, and How to Finally Heal Acne Scars

Ice Pick Scars Treatment and Why Pores Aren’t the Problem

If you’ve ever looked at your skin in sunlight and thought, “Why are these holes still here no matter what I do?” — you may be dealing with ice pick scars, one of the most stubborn acne scar types. The right ice pick scars treatment can finally rebuild skin smoothness where facials and pore-tightening products fail.


What Are Ice Pick Scars?

Ice pick scars are deep, narrow scars caused by past cystic or inflamed acne. They often:

  • Look like enlarged pores

  • Don’t shrink no matter how clean your skin is

  • Appear sharper under bright light or high-definition cameras

  • Stay the same even after expensive facials or skincare routines


Why Most Treatments Fail for Ice Pick Scars

Most people start with facials, skincare products, or basic lasers. And for surface-level issues like texture or pigment, those may help.

But ice pick scars treatment requires rebuilding collagen — not just resurfacing.

  • Topical products can’t rebuild missing collagen.

  • Peels can’t smooth tunnels.

  • Facials can’t lift scar bases.

👉 Related reading: Totalised Scar Program for All Acne Scar Type


What Actually Works (and Why)

At BetterKhun Clinic, we specialize in acne scar revision. We don’t just throw treatments at the skin — we study your scars like a blueprint. Here’s what actually works for ice pick scars:

🔹 TCA CROSS

A high-concentration acid is placed inside each scar, one by one.
This triggers new collagen formation deep within the scar walls, lifting from the inside out.

🔹 Microneedling RF

Microneedles deliver energy into the dermis while sparing the surface.
This strengthens skin, improves texture, and accelerates scar remodeling.

🔹 Fractional Laser Resurfacing

Once depth is treated, the top layer can be smoothed using fractional lasers to even out tone and refine texture.


Why BetterKhun for Ice Pick Scars Treatment?

Other clinics focus on machines. We focus on matching the right treatment to the right scar. At BetterKhun:

  • Scar types are clinically diagnosed

  • Layered treatment plans replace cookie-cutter protocols

  • Only science-backed methods are used

  • Progress is tracked with consistent before/after documentation


What Happens If You Wait?

Time doesn’t heal all scars— it makes them worse. Over time, ice pick scars can:

  • Deepen as collagen thins with age

  • Become more visible as elasticity decreases

  • Respond more slowly, requiring more sessions


Final Word

If your skin looks good in photos but broken in natural light…
If you’ve done the 10-step routine, the facials, the peels…
And those scars still look back at you…

It’s time for a different path.

You don’t need another product.
You don’t need to try harder.
You just need the right plan — for the right scar type.

 

At BetterKhun BK Clinic, we specialize in Acne Scar Treatment in Bangkok led by a team of trusted doctors. Our personalized approach targets the root cause of acne scars by stimulating collagen production for long-term skin regeneration—not just surface-level results. With advanced technologies and doctor-designed treatment plans, we help you achieve smoother and clearer skin.

📩 Consult with our doctors today:
🔗 LINE@: @betterkhunclinic or https://lin.ee/pk7yfup
📍 Find us on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BhRGxh8LRorfaJPh8?g_st=ic
📞 Call us: 095-635-1962
🚆 BTS Phloen Chit Station, Exit 3 – Next to Rosewood Hotel
Bangkok, Thailand

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