Atrophic scars are sunken scars that form when insufficient collagen is produced during the wound healing process. This results in a loss of skin volume, causing the scar to lie lower than the surrounding skin. Atrophic scars can visibly disrupt the skin's texture and are often considered cosmetically undesirable.
This type of scarring occurs regularly after acne, chickenpox, inflammation, or skin damage. The depth and visibility of atrophic scars can vary greatly from person to person.
At VNTS Clinics in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn, our skin therapists carefully assess your skin and create a personalized treatment plan to improve skin texture and reduce the visibility of scars.
This type of scarring occurs regularly after acne, chickenpox, inflammation, or skin damage. The depth and visibility of atrophic scars can vary greatly from person to person.
At VNTS Clinics in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn, our skin therapists carefully assess your skin and create a personalized treatment plan to improve skin texture and reduce the visibility of scars.
What is Atrophic scars
Skin problem explained
Atrophic scars form when insufficient new collagen is produced during the skin's healing process. This results in a sunken or indented scar that is lower than the surrounding skin.
These scars often develop after skin conditions or damage involving inflammation or loss of skin tissue. They are most common on the face, particularly on the cheeks, temples, and forehead. They are frequently seen after acne and are among the most common types of scarring.
These scars often develop after skin conditions or damage involving inflammation or loss of skin tissue. They are most common on the face, particularly on the cheeks, temples, and forehead. They are frequently seen after acne and are among the most common types of scarring.
Causative factors
Delayed or disturbed wound healing
Hereditary predisposition
Skin infections
Traumatic skin damage
Surgical procedures
Common characteristics
Sunken scars
Loss of skin volume
Shadow in the skin
An uneven skin texture
Treatments for Atrophic scars
These treatments are perfect
We treat atrophic scars with microneedling or NeoGen Plasma. Which treatment is most suitable depends on the type of scar, its depth, and your skin condition. Both treatments stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin, improve skin texture, and can visibly reduce the depth of atrophic scars.
Microneedling creates controlled micro-channels in the skin. This activates the natural healing process and allows new collagen to be produced, which can contribute to a smoother skin texture.
NeoGen Plasma works deeper into the skin layers, stimulating skin renewal and collagen remodeling. This allows atrophic scars to gradually become less visible and further improves skin texture.
During an intake interview, our skin therapists assess the type of scar, the depth of the scars, and your skin condition. Based on this, we will create a personalized treatment plan.
Microneedling creates controlled micro-channels in the skin. This activates the natural healing process and allows new collagen to be produced, which can contribute to a smoother skin texture.
NeoGen Plasma works deeper into the skin layers, stimulating skin renewal and collagen remodeling. This allows atrophic scars to gradually become less visible and further improves skin texture.
During an intake interview, our skin therapists assess the type of scar, the depth of the scars, and your skin condition. Based on this, we will create a personalized treatment plan.
Treatment results of Atrophic scars
Results of our treatments
Many clients experience an improvement in skin texture and a reduction in the visibility of depressed scars after a treatment course.
Because scars are permanent changes to the skin, treatment focuses on visibly improving the scar, not on complete removal.
Because scars are permanent changes to the skin, treatment focuses on visibly improving the scar, not on complete removal.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions Atrophic scars
Would you like to know more about atrophic scars or treatment options? Below we answer the most common questions.
Atrophic scars are a type of scar that results in a depression or indentation in the skin. They occur when there is a loss of tissue during the healing process.
Atrophic scars are sunken scars that result from a collagen deficiency during the wound healing process. This creates an indentation or pit in the skin.
Atrophic scars result from a loss of tissue.
Atrophic scars form when insufficient new connective tissue is produced during the healing process. They often occur after acne, chickenpox, inflammation, or other skin damage.
What is the difference between atrophic and hypertrophic scars?
Atrophic scars lie lower than the surrounding skin due to tissue loss, while hypertrophic scars lie above the skin's surface due to excessive scar tissue formation.
Can old atrophic scars still be treated?
Yes, older atrophic scars can often still significantly improve. However, we typically see that more recent scars respond better to treatment. Therefore, we advise having scars assessed by a skin therapist in a timely manner.
What treatment is used at VNTS Clinics for atrophic scars?
At VNTS Clinics, we treat atrophic scars with microneedling and NeoGen Plasma. Which treatment is most suitable depends on the type of scar and your skin condition.
Does microneedling work for indented acne scars?
Microneedling stimulates the production of new collagen and can contribute to an improvement in skin texture and the visibility of sunken acne scars.
Does NeoGen work for atrophic scars?
Yes, NeoGen Plasma stimulates skin regeneration and collagen production, which can gradually reduce the visibility of atrophic scars and improve skin texture.
Is skincare important in scar treatment?
Yes, proper scar care supports the skin's healing process and helps maintain a healthy skin barrier. Our skin therapists will advise which products are suitable for your skin.
Is sun protection necessary?
Yes, UV radiation can intensify color differences in scars and affect the skin's healing process. Daily sun protection supports optimal treatment results.
Consult
Schedule your consultation Atrophic scars
Are you experiencing sunken scars, dimples in the skin, or an irregular skin texture? The skin therapists at VNTS Clinics in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn are happy to advise you on the possibilities.
During an intake consultation, we will carefully assess your skin and create a personalized treatment plan that matches your skin type, scars, and wishes.
During an intake consultation, we will carefully assess your skin and create a personalized treatment plan that matches your skin type, scars, and wishes.
Van Nispen tot Sevenaer Clinics
Utrecht Leidsche Rijn
Easily accessible from the A2
Monday - Friday
Open from 09:00 - 17:00
Reimbursement possible
In network with all health insurers