Moles and acne scars

Spot Damage

Electrosurgery for moles, freckles, melasma and solar lentigines, with the doctor setting the size and depth of each wound to suit the spot. Large or deep moles are numbed with cream or an injection. The procedure is usually not painful.

It takes 30–40 minutes. Afterwards, avoid water or keep it minimal for 3 days, use antibiotic ointment for 5 days, and from 1 week use a mark cream, sunscreen and moisturiser. A deep mole can be repeated 2 months later. Spot Damage Mini is also named.

Cube Clear

Deep acne scars are released with a needle. Stop vitamins and painkillers, including aspirin, for 1 week to reduce bruising.

Bruising can last up to 2 weeks. Cold or a bruise gel can be used. The procedure takes 20–30 minutes. Cube Clear Mini is also available; ask the doctor for details.

Smooth Face

A small electrical needle moves across the face at an even depth while collagen and growth factor are applied. The aims are a fuller, brighter surface, acne scars, uneven skin, dark acne marks and pores. The clinic says smoothness can be noticed from the first visit.

Numbing cream is left on so it hurts less. The face is red for about 3 days, then darkens as it prepares to flake, as dust rather than sheets. Very deep scars are repeated at 1 month.

Clear active or infected acne first so inflammation does not increase. Afterwards, keep water off or blot the face dry, avoid sun for 3 days, then start moisturiser and sunscreen. Do not pick the flakes. A slower peel lets the new skin form more completely.

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