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Acne scars run deeper than the surface. At Sonia Cosmetic Clinic in North York, Maryam builds a personalized treatment plan based on your specific scar types, skin tone, and goals. With over 30 years of experience, she uses advanced techniques that stimulate your skin's own repair process for smoother, clearer results over time.
About the Treatment
Acne scars form when breakouts damage the deeper layers of the skin. As the skin heals, it sometimes produces too much or too little collagen, leaving behind indentations, raised texture, or discoloration that does not fade on its own.
The right treatment depends entirely on what kind of scars you have. Icepick scars, boxcar scars, rolling scars, and post-inflammatory marks all respond differently to different techniques. That is why Maryam starts with a thorough skin assessment before recommending anything.
At our North York clinic, we use advanced methods that work with your skin's own healing mechanisms. The goal is to trigger collagen production, smooth out the surface, and reduce discoloration in a controlled, progressive way. Results build over a series of sessions, with most clients seeing meaningful improvement within their first few treatments.
Every session is one hour. Maryam performs the treatment personally and adjusts the approach as your skin responds. Nothing is templated or guesswork.
Scar Types
Understanding your scar type is the first step. Maryam identifies exactly what you are dealing with during your initial assessment.
Narrow, deep pits that extend into the dermis. One of the more challenging scar types to treat, requiring targeted collagen stimulation at depth.
Broad, rectangular depressions with defined edges. They are shallower than icepick scars and respond well to resurfacing treatments.
Wide, shallow depressions that create an uneven, wave-like texture. Caused by fibrous bands pulling the skin downward beneath the surface.
Raised, thickened scars that form when the skin overproduces collagen during healing. More common on the jawline, chin, and chest area.
Dark marks or discoloration left behind after a breakout clears. Not a true scar but a very common concern, especially on deeper skin tones.
Pink or red marks that linger after acne heals. Common in lighter skin tones and often mistaken for permanent scarring, though they respond well to treatment.
How We Treat Them
Maryam selects the most appropriate technique or combination of techniques based on your scar types, skin tone, and how your skin has responded in previous sessions.
Fine needles create controlled micro-channels in the skin that trigger the body's natural healing response. The skin produces new collagen and elastin, gradually filling in depressions and smoothing texture. Effective for rolling, boxcar, and shallow icepick scars.
Combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered at the tip of each needle. The heat stimulates deeper collagen remodeling at the dermis level, making it particularly effective for moderate to deep scarring and skin laxity around scar tissue.
Red and near-infrared light wavelengths penetrate the skin to reduce inflammation, support collagen synthesis, and accelerate healing. Often used alongside other treatments to enhance and extend results.
Targeted exfoliation removes the outermost damaged skin layers and encourages fresh cell turnover. Effective for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, mild surface scarring, and uneven skin tone left by acne.
Pricing
Each session is one hour and includes a skin assessment, personalized treatment using the most appropriate method for your scar types, and aftercare guidance before you leave. No add-on fees, no surprises.
Most clients see the best results with a course of sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Maryam will give you a realistic treatment timeline at your first appointment.
Your Experience
Maryam examines your scar types, distribution, skin tone, and history before recommending anything.
She explains the recommended approach, how many sessions to expect, and what results are realistic for your skin.
Topical numbing cream is applied so you stay comfortable throughout. The skin is cleansed and prepped.
The session takes one hour. Maryam works methodically across the treatment area, adjusting depth and pressure as needed.
You leave with clear instructions for the next 48 hours and a follow-up plan for your course of treatment.
Why Choose Us
Not all acne scars are the same and not all treatments work for every scar. Maryam identifies what you have and treats accordingly.
Maryam has treated thousands of clients with acne-related skin concerns across every skin tone and age group.
We use medical-grade technology for microneedling, RF resurfacing, and LED therapy to deliver consistent, safe results.
Maryam adjusts technique and settings carefully for darker skin tones where the risk of post-treatment pigmentation is higher.
We focus on genuine improvement over time, not temporary surface results that fade within weeks.
Steps from Sheppard-Yonge subway. Convenient for clients across North York, Willowdale, and the broader Toronto area.
Who We Serve
Clients come to us from across North York and nearby Toronto communities for acne scar treatment and skin resurfacing.
Meet Your Specialist
Maryam has worked with hundreds of clients in North York and across the GTA who carry the physical and emotional weight of acne scarring. She approaches every case differently because no two skin histories are the same. She starts with an honest assessment, sets realistic expectations, and builds a plan that makes sense for your skin, your schedule, and your budget.
She treats every skin tone with equal care and has the experience to adjust technique and intensity appropriately, which is especially important when working with clients with Fitzpatrick types IV through VI where certain treatments carry a higher risk if not performed correctly.
"Acne scars affect confidence in a way that shows up every day. I take that seriously. My job is to give you real improvement, not just hope."
Related Treatments
Some clients combine acne scar treatment with other services to address active breakouts, overall skin texture, or tone alongside scarring.
Standalone collagen induction sessions for texture, fine lines, and overall skin quality improvement between dedicated scar treatments.
Learn more →Targets active breakouts and congestion to prevent new scarring while your existing scars are being treated.
Learn more →A gentle, hydrating treatment that can be used between scar sessions to keep skin clear and support the healing process.
Learn more →Common Questions
Start Your Skin Journey
Book your session online and let Maryam assess your skin, explain your options, and build a treatment plan that gives you real, lasting improvement.