Acne Scar Treatment · Singapore → Shanghai

The acne is gone.
The texture isn't.

If you've already moved past active breakouts but the pitted scars, uneven texture, and post-acne marks are still there — that's because creams, peels, and serums physically cannot reach where the scars live. There's one treatment that does. We make it accessible.

Real skin with lingering acne scars in natural light
First, the diagnosis

What you're actually seeing on your skin.

Most people lump everything into "acne scars". But there are two completely different things happening on your skin — and the difference determines what can fix them.

Diagram: marks vs scars comparison
Key Marks are color changes with intact skin — they can fade. Scars are structural changes — they will not fade without treatment.

Within marks, two kinds you should know

If your "scars" are actually marks (PIH or PIE), the right SPF and a few months of patience may genuinely be enough. If they're scars, no surface product will reach them.

Diagram: PIH vs PIE marks
Marks PIH (brown, melanin) often fades with consistent sun protection. PIE (red/pink, capillary damage) takes longer but can also self-resolve.
The honest answer

Why nothing you've tried has actually worked.

It's not your skincare routine. It's not your discipline. The math just doesn't work: scars live in the deep dermis. Almost everything you've tried only reaches the epidermis.

Treatment depths comparison: only fractional CO2 reaches deep dermis
Reach Topicals work surface-only. Chemical peels reach upper dermis. Microneedling stops at mid-dermis. Only fractional CO₂ laser actually penetrates to where the scars are.
The treatment that reaches

Fractional CO₂ goes where the scars actually live.

Microscopic columns of laser energy pass through the surface and trigger collagen rebuild in the deep dermis — exactly where pitted scars sit. The skin around each column stays intact, which is why recovery is days, not weeks.

Diagram: fractional CO2 microthermal zones
Mechanism Treats deep, heals fast — because surrounding healthy tissue accelerates re-epithelialization.
What recovery looks like

Day-by-day. No surprises.

Knowing exactly what to expect on Day 1, 3, 7, 14 and 30 is half the battle. Below: a representative single-session and full-course recovery board.

1 One session, 30 days

Day 0 leaves your skin pink and slightly swollen. Day 3-5 you'll experience light micro-flaking ("frosting"). Day 7 the new skin is fully visible. By day 14 you're back to normal.

Single session recovery timeline

2 Full course, 5 sessions

Sessions are spaced 4–8 weeks apart. Texture improvement compounds across sessions, with full results visible 3 months after the final session.

Before and after five sessions
Both visualizations above are representative — actual outcomes vary by scar type, depth, and skin response. Real before/after from booked clients available on request.
Where you'll be treated

Top dermatology clinic, Shanghai.

Premium private clinic environment, English-speaking staff, hospital-grade fractional CO₂ system, board-certified dermatologist who has performed 4,000+ acne scar procedures.

Modern dermatology treatment room in Shanghai
  • Private treatment room with city skyline view
  • Bilingual coordinator walks you through every step
  • Doctor consult included day of treatment
  • Full aftercare kit + Aesthetix concierge on-call for the trip

The actual machine

Hospital-grade fractional CO₂ system, the same generation used in top clinics globally. Settings calibrated for Asian skin (lower thermal load, optimised for pigmentation safety).

Fractional CO2 laser handpiece equipment
The math

Same procedure. 70-80% less.

A 5-session course in Singapore: SGD 4,000 – 8,000. The same course in Shanghai with our concierge: SGD 800 – 2,000. Even with two flights and a hotel, the trip pays for itself.

Pricing comparison: Singapore vs Shanghai 5-session CO2 laser course
All-in Treatment + clinic + Aesthetix concierge included. Flights and hotel quoted separately at-cost.
~ SGD 1,800
Typical all-in for a 5-session course in Shanghai. Singapore equivalent: SGD 5,000+.
Free skin assessment

Send us 2-3 photos. We'll send back a real plan.

No bots, no auto-replies. We review your photos, match you with the right doctor, and send back: an honest read on your scar type, an estimated number of sessions, and an all-in price for Shanghai. Within 24 hours. Free, no obligation.

Your photos and information are kept strictly confidential and never shared. We reply within 24 hours.

Got it. We're on it.

Your photos and details are with our team. You'll hear back within 24 hours with an honest read of your scars, a treatment plan, and an estimated all-in price.