Acne scars, particularly deep ice pick and boxcar scars, can be difficult to treat with conventional methods. At Revitalis Clinic, Mumbai, Dr. Geetanjali Shetty offers punch excision, a precise, in-office surgical technique that removes deep acne scars and replaces them with flatter, less noticeable linear scars.
Punch excision is a minimally invasive procedure that removes indented scars using a small, circular tool. The scar tissue is excised, and the resulting wound is closed with sutures, leading to a more even skin surface.
✅ Local anesthesia is applied for comfort
✅ A punch tool excises the scar precisely
✅ The wound is closed with fine sutures
✅ The skin heals, replacing the scar with a flatter, linear mark
✔ Punch Grafting: For deep scars, a small skin graft (usually from behind the ear) fills the excised area.
✔ Punch Elevation: The scar's base is lifted while keeping surrounding skin intact, improving its appearance.
✔ Ice pick scars (deep, narrow scars)
✔ Boxcar scars (wide craters with sharp edges)
✔ Deep rolling scars (only in select cases)
Most scars improve after a single treatment, but some cases may require additional procedures or skin resurfacing techniques like laser treatment, microneedling, or chemical peels for optimal results.
Revitalis Clinic, Mumbai offers expert solutions for acne scars. Let Dr. Geetanjali Shetty help you achieve smoother, clearer skin!
📍 Visit Us & Begin Your Skin Transformation!