Acne & Acne Scaring

Acne is one of the most common skin concerns, yet it can feel deeply personal. Breakouts are often caused by a combination of hormonal changes, excess oil, bacteria, and inflammation beneath the skin’s surface. Left untreated, they can lead to scarring and uneven texture, but with the right guidance, even the most stubborn acne can be brought under control.

Our approach goes beyond spot treatment. We assess your skin holistically, from your lifestyle and skincare routine to underlying triggers, then create a plan combining targeted professional treatments and at-home care. The goal is not just to clear active breakouts but to restore long-term balance, rebuild confidence, and leave your complexion calm, smooth, and radiant.

Acne Scarring

Once breakouts are under control, we can begin to repair and smooth the skin’s surface. Treatments such as SkinPen microneedling, PRP therapy, chemical peels, and polynucleotides work to stimulate collagen, refine texture, and reduce the visible signs of past acne. Each plan is personalised to your skin type and the type of scarring present, helping to gradually restore clarity and evenness for a renewed, confident glow.

Our approach can combine medical-grade skincare, chemical peels, professional facials, LED light therapy and targeted skin treatments, depending on your individual needs. The aim is to bring the skin back into balance while improving congestion, inflammation, oil production and overall skin quality.

Treating Acne Scarring

Once active acne is under control, our focus can move towards acne scarring, pigmentation, enlarged pores and uneven skin texture.

Acne scars can appear as depressions or indentations in the skin, raised areas, redness or post-inflammatory pigmentation. Because every type of acne scarring is different, treatment needs to be carefully selected according to your skin type, scar depth and overall skin condition.

At Glowing by Leah, we offer a range of advanced treatments that can be incorporated into an individual acne scar treatment plan, including:

SkinPen Microneedling – controlled micro-injuries stimulate the skin’s natural healing response and collagen production, helping to improve acne scars, enlarged pores and uneven skin texture.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) – using your own platelet-rich plasma to support the skin’s natural regenerative processes. PRP can be incorporated alongside microneedling to support collagen production and skin rejuvenation.

Chemical Peels – professionally selected peels can help improve acne, congestion, pigmentation and uneven texture while encouraging skin renewal. The appropriate peel is selected according to your skin and its current condition.

Laser Genesis – our Cutera Xeo+ Laser Genesis treatment uses non-invasive laser energy to heat the deeper layers of the skin, stimulating collagen and helping to improve redness, pore appearance and overall skin texture. It can be particularly useful where acne has left behind persistent redness or uneven skin.

Cutera Limelight IPL – IPL can be used to target certain types of pigmentation, redness and uneven skin tone associated with previous breakouts, helping the complexion appear clearer and more even.

Cutera AcuTip – targeted laser technology can be used for specific skin concerns where appropriate, forming part of a broader treatment plan for acne-related skin changes.

Polynucleotides – regenerative skin treatments designed to support skin quality, hydration and repair. These can be considered as part of a personalised plan once active acne is appropriately controlled.

In some cases, combining treatments can produce a more comprehensive approach to acne scarring. For example, SkinPen microneedling, PRP, laser treatments and chemical peels may be used at different stages of your skin journey rather than relying on one treatment alone.

A Personalised Approach to Clearer, Smoother Skin

There is no single treatment that works for every type of acne or acne scar. Your treatment plan will depend on whether you are dealing with active acne, post-inflammatory pigmentation, redness, enlarged pores, rolling scars, boxcar scars or other changes in skin texture.

Our experienced team will assess your skin and recommend the most appropriate combination of professional treatments, medical-grade skincare and home care for your individual goals.

The aim isn’t simply to treat a breakout. It’s to improve the health and quality of your skin over time, helping to reduce active acne, soften the appearance of acne scarring, refine texture and restore confidence.

Clearer Skin. Smoother Texture. Restored Confidence.

With the right diagnosis, treatment plan and consistency, acne-prone skin can be brought under control and the visible effects of previous breakouts can be significantly improved. Your skin journey starts with understanding your skin.

Clearer Skin, Restored Confidence
This result reflects a tailored approach to treating acne and scarring, focusing on long-term skin health. With consistency and the right guidance, smoother, more even skin is achievable.