Acne & Acne Scar Treatment in Bangalore
From active breakouts to the scars they leave behind — MD dermatologists at Indiranagar & Sahakarnagar treat both in one plan: acne controlled first with prescription care and clinic procedures, then scars revised with fractional CO2 and MNRF.
Dermatologist-led · MD DVL doctors · Indiranagar · Sahakarnagar
Acne Scar Treatment Cost in Bangalore
Per-session pricing for facial treatment; your dermatologist confirms the session count and plan at consultation.
Fractional CO2 Laser
| Area | Price (per session) |
|---|---|
| Spot treatment (1×1 inch) | Starting from ₹2,300 |
| Forehead | Starting from ₹3,800 |
| Half face | Starting from ₹5,300 |
| Full face | Starting from ₹7,500 |
MNRF (Microneedling Radiofrequency)
| Area | Price (per session) |
|---|---|
| Spot treatment | Starting from ₹3,000 |
| Full face | Starting from ₹9,000 |
Active Acne Treatments
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Intralesional injections (cystic/nodular acne) | Starting from ₹1,000 |
| Comedone extraction | Starting from ₹2,500 |
| Acne-control chemical peels | Starting from ₹3,900 |
Treating scars on the chest, shoulders, back, or another body area? Call us — body areas are individually priced.
Which Acne Scars Do You Have? It Decides the Treatment
- Ice pick scars — deep, narrow pits that look like enlarged pores. Respond to TCA CROSS — precise chemical reconstruction applied scar by scar — followed by resurfacing.
- Boxcar scars — broader depressions with defined edges. Fractional CO2 and MNRF territory.
- Rolling scars — wave-like unevenness from bands tethering the skin. Treated with subcision to release the tether, plus resurfacing on top. Both TCA CROSS and subcision are performed in-house.
- Flat dark marks — not scars at all, but post-inflammatory pigmentation. Different problem, different page: see dark spots & post-acne marks.
Most faces have a mix, which is why single-tool plans underdeliver — your dermatologist maps your scar types at consultation and combines treatments accordingly.
Fractional CO2 Laser — from ₹3,800
The benchmark treatment for textured acne scarring: the laser creates thousands of microscopic treatment columns in the scarred skin, triggering deep collagen remodelling that rebuilds smoother texture from below. Fractional delivery means only a fraction of the skin surface is treated per pass — effective depth with faster healing. Expect 3–5 days of redness and flaking after each session, with texture improving progressively over a course of sessions spaced about 4–6 weeks apart.
MNRF — from ₹3,000
Radiofrequency energy delivered through ultra-fine needles directly into the scar depth — remodelling collagen where the scar lives while sparing the surface, which means minimal downtime (a day or two of redness) and strong safety on Indian skin tones. Also the tool of choice for open pores, uneven texture, and stretch marks (body-area stretch mark treatment is priced by area — call us). Many plans alternate MNRF and CO2 sessions for complementary depth coverage.
Dark Marks That Creams Haven't Fixed?
If your concern is flat brown or red marks rather than pits and texture, that’s post-inflammatory pigmentation — it sits in the skin’s pigment layer, which is why marks creams plateau. Those respond to prescription topicals, chemical peels, and laser toning — covered in depth on our pigmentation page. Texture and pits stay on this page. Not sure which you have? That’s literally the first thing the consultation settles.
Active Acne Comes First
Scar treatment on skin that’s still breaking out is building on a moving target — active acne gets controlled first. Our dermatologists treat ongoing acne with prescription care (topicals and oral medication where indicated) and clinic procedures: acne-control chemical peels (from ₹3,900), comedone extraction for blackheads and whiteheads (from ₹2,500), and intralesional injections that settle painful cystic and nodular acne within days (from ₹1,000) — the single best way to prevent the deep scars cystic acne leaves. Once breakouts settle, scar revision starts on stable ground — within the same treatment plan.
What Happens at Your Scar Consultation
Your dermatologist examines the scarring under proper light, identifies each scar type present, and checks whether active acne needs controlling first. You leave with a mapped plan — which treatments, in what order, how many sessions, expected improvement, and cost. Realistic framing matters here: scar treatment delivers substantial improvement in texture and appearance over a course of sessions; scars soften and shallow rather than vanish overnight.
Am I a Candidate?
Scar treatment suits most adults whose active acne is controlled. Your dermatologist may defer or sequence treatment with active breakouts in the area, recent isotretinoin use, keloid tendency, active infections, pregnancy, or a recent tan before laser sessions. Both CO2 and MNRF are performed with settings calibrated for Indian skin.
Your Treatment Journey
- 1
Consultation & scar mapping
- 2
Active acne controlled first if needed
- 3
Sessions every 4–6 weeks (CO2 and/or MNRF per plan)
- 4
Numbing cream before each session
- 5
CO2: 3–5 days of flaking; MNRF: 1–2 days of redness
- 6
Texture improvement building through and after the course
- 7
Review photos at each visit
What Patients Say About Scar Treatment at Calyx
“Years of old acne pits on my cheeks. After a course alternating CO2 and MNRF, the texture difference under bathroom lighting — the honest test — is dramatic.”
“The doctor first treated my ongoing breakouts, then started on the scars. Doing it in that order made all the difference this time.”
“Downtime after CO2 was exactly as described — about five days of flaking — and the smoothing after three sessions was worth every day of it.”
Dermatologists Who Perform Your Treatment
Indiranagar
Dr. Savitha AS
MD DVL
Dr. Sneha
MD DVL
Dr. Nischita
MD DVL
Sahakarnagar
Dr. Harshini
MD DVL
Why Calyx
- Scar types mapped by an MD dermatologist before any treatment is chosen
- Fractional CO2, MNRF, TCA CROSS, and subcision in-house — plans combine them by scar type and depth
- Active acne controlled first, so scar work holds
- Transparent per-session pricing
- Two Bangalore clinics: Indiranagar · Sahakarnagar
Frequently asked questions
How much does acne scar treatment cost in Bangalore?
At Calyx: fractional CO2 from ₹2,300 (spot) to ₹7,500 (full face) per session, and MNRF from ₹3,000 (spot) to ₹9,000 (full face) per session. Body areas are priced individually — call us. Total cost depends on your scar types and session count, confirmed at consultation.
Fractional CO2 vs MNRF — which is better?
Neither, universally — they work at different depths and suit different scar types, and many plans use both. CO2 resurfaces texture from the top down; MNRF remodels collagen at the scar's depth with less downtime. The scar mapping at consultation decides your mix.
How many sessions will I need?
Usually 4–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart, depending on scar depth and mix — set out in your plan at the first consultation, along with the expected degree of improvement.
Can acne scars be removed completely?
Realistically: scars are substantially improved — softened, shallowed, and far less visible — rather than erased. The right combination for your scar types is what maximizes that improvement.
What's the downtime?
CO2: about 3–5 days of redness and flaking per session — plan around events. MNRF: a day or two of redness. Both are done under numbing cream.
Is laser scar treatment safe for Indian skin?
Yes, with correctly calibrated settings — which is why dermatologist-performed treatment matters. MNRF in particular has an excellent safety profile on melanin-rich skin.
I have dark marks, not pits — is this the right treatment?
Probably not — flat dark marks are pigmentation, not scarring, and respond to peels, laser toning, and prescription topicals instead. See our pigmentation page, or book a consultation and we’ll identify which you have.
Should I treat my acne or my scars first?
Acne first, always — treating scars on skin that's still breaking out undermines the result. Both are handled in one plan here.
What about deep ice-pick and rolling scars?
Deep, narrow pits are treated with TCA CROSS — chemical reconstruction applied precisely into each scar — and tethered rolling scars with subcision, which releases the bands pulling the skin down. Both are performed in-house and usually combined with resurfacing in your plan.
Do you treat stretch marks?
Yes — MNRF is our treatment of choice for stretch marks, remodelling collagen along the stretched bands on areas like the abdomen, thighs, and arms. Body areas are individually priced; call us for a quote.
Does the treatment hurt?
Sessions are done under numbing cream; CO2 feels like warm pinpricks and MNRF like brief deep heat pulses — tolerable for nearly everyone.
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Indiranagar
3rd Floor, 962, 12th Main Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Doopanahalli, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008
10:30 AM – 7:00 PM, open daily
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2nd Floor, 551, 14th Main Rd, F Block, Sahakar Nagar, Byatarayanapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560092
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Closed alternate Sundays & Tuesdays
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