Who Can Benefit
Ice pick scars are deep and narrow, so lasers and microneedling often cannot reach their base. In TCA CROSS, the doctor places a tiny amount of strong acid into each scar, which triggers new collagen at the base, so the scar becomes shallower over the following weeks.
- Ice pick scars
- Narrow, deep boxcar scars
- A small number of distinct deep scars
- Patients combining treatments for mixed acne scars
Wide, rolling scars respond better to PicoWay laser, subcision, Matrix RF microneedling or Fotona laser, and most patients have a mix of scar types, so we often combine treatments. In darker skin there is a risk of temporary darkening, so sun protection after treatment is important.
We postpone treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or with a fresh tan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will I need?
Usually 2 to 4, spaced 4 weeks apart.
Does it hurt?
Most patients feel brief stinging for a few seconds on each scar.
When will I see results?
Each scar becomes shallower over the weeks after each session, and the improvement builds with each one.
Is there downtime?
Treated scars turn white, then form small scabs that fall off in 5 to 7 days. You can wear makeup from the next day.
Where is Verve Clinic?
We are at Lot 02-L2, Second Floor, Menara Symphony 5, Jalan Professor Khoo Kay Kim, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7pm. Parking is available in the building. Patients visit us from Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Klang and across the Klang Valley.