Rolling Scars
Rolling scars can be held down by fibrous bands under the skin. When tethering is the main problem, surface treatment alone may not be enough.
Acne Scar Cost Guide
Acne Scar Treatment Cost Singapore
What you may actually spend, not just the price of one session.
A single session can cost a few hundred dollars, but that is rarely the whole story. Your total cost depends on the scars you actually have, how much of the face is treated, how many sessions you need and whether more than one treatment makes sense.
Medically reviewed by Dr Vijay Sampath
· M.B.B.S, M.S (Gen Surg), DNB (Gen Surg), MRCS (Edinburgh), Royal College of Surgeons – Edinburgh (MRCSEd) · Reviewed September 2026
At a Glance
How Much Should You Budget for Acne Scar Treatment?
If you are trying to plan ahead, the total treatment budget matters more than the price of one session.
Mild scarring
from S$1,800 to S$3,500
Moderate scarring
from S$3,500 to S$6,000
More complex cases
from S$4,500 to S$7,500
Common treatment fees
from S$368 to S$680 per session
These are planning ranges, not package prices or quotations. Someone with one main scar type can have a very different treatment plan from someone with several deeper or mixed scars.
Treatment Costs
Acne Scar Treatment Prices in Singapore
The price of one session is useful, but it does not tell you the full cost of treatment. The number of sessions and the type of scars being treated matter just as much.
| Treatment | Price | Downtime | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fractional CO₂ Laser | S$398 | 5 to 7 days | Boxcar scars and uneven skin texture |
| RF Microneedling | S$680 | 1 to 3 days | Texture, enlarged pores and boxcar scars |
| Subcision | S$400 | 5 to 7 days | Rolling and tethered scars |
| TCA CROSS | S$400 | 3 to 5 days | Deep ice-pick scars |
| Polynucleotide S (Scar) | S$500 | 1 to 3 days | Skin quality and scar remodelling support |
| Combination Treatment | S$798 | Varies | Mixed scar types that need more than one approach |
| Punch Excision / Surgery | Contact clinic | Depends on procedure | Deep, sharply defined scars |
| Chemical Peel | S$368 | 3 to 7 days | Post-acne marks and mild surface texture |
| Dermal Fillers | Contact clinic | About 3 days | Depressed scars that may benefit from volume support |
Acne Scar Type
Your Acne Scar Type Changes What You Pay For
Different acne scars respond to different treatments. That is why the cheapest laser is not always the cheapest way to treat acne scars.
Boxcar Scars
Boxcar scars have clearer edges. Their depth helps determine whether resurfacing alone is enough or whether a more targeted plan is needed.
Ice Pick Scars
Ice-pick scars are narrow and deep, so they often need a more focused treatment instead of broad resurfacing alone.
Mixed Scars
Many people have more than one scar type. That can mean treating different problems in stages instead of relying on one procedure.
Acne Scar Treatment Singapore: Options, Costs, Results & Doctor’s Guide →Not sure what type of scars you have? Start with our Types of Acne Scars guide before comparing treatment costs.
Budget by Severity
What Could a Full Acne Scar Treatment Plan Cost?
The total cost usually depends on how many scars are being treated, how deep they are and whether more than one treatment is needed.
Mild
~S$1,800 to S$3,500
Fewer scars, lighter texture changes or one main scar problem to focus on.
- Usually fewer treatment decisions
- Often centred on one main treatment
- Lower overall treatment complexity
Moderate
~S$3,500 to S$6,000
More obvious rolling or boxcar scars, or more than one scar type in the same area.
- Usually several sessions
- Usually several sessions
- More than one treatment may be useful
More Complex
~S$4,500 to S$7,500
Deeper tethering, several scar types or a larger area that needs treatment.
- More treatment stages may be needed
- Different scar types may need different treatments
- The final cost can vary more from person to person
Use these figures as a budgeting guide, not a fixed package price. The final plan should be based on the scars you actually have and what is worth treating first.
Compare Treatments
Compare Price, Sessions and Downtime of Acne Scar Treatment
This is a quick way to compare the practical differences between treatments. It is not a ranking, because different scar types need different approaches.
Fractional CO₂ Laser
S$398
RF Microneedling
S$680
Subcision
S$400
TCA CROSS
S$400
Polynucleotide S (Scar)
S$500
Combination Treatment
S$798
Punch Excision / Surgery
Contact clinic
Chemical Peel
S$368
Dermal Fillers
Contact clinic
Why Costs Vary
Two People With Acne Scars Can Need Very Different Treatment Plans
One person may mainly have rolling scars. Another may have a mix of rolling, boxcar and ice-pick scars. The treatment plan changes with the scar pattern, and so does the total cost.
- Scar type changes which treatment is useful
- Deeper scars usually take more work to improve
- More sessions increase the overall cost
- A larger treatment area usually costs more
- Some treatments use extra consumables, anaesthesia or injectable products
- Downtime can affect how treatment is staged
Detailed Cost Factors
What Actually Changes the Final Acne Scar Treatment Cost?
These are the practical reasons one acne scar treatment plan can cost more than another. The biggest differences usually come from scar type, depth, number of sessions and whether more than one treatment is needed.
Scar mixTreating one main scar type is usually simpler than treating rolling, boxcar and ice-pick scars together.
Depth and tetheringDeep or tethered scars may need treatment below the skin surface, not just resurfacing.
Number of sessionsA lower price per session can still cost more overall if many sessions are needed.
Combination treatmentSome scar patterns need more than one treatment because each procedure addresses a different problem.
Treatment areaTreating a few scars is different from treating a larger part of the cheeks or face.
ConsumablesRF tips, injectable products, anaesthesia and other single-use items can affect the treatment fee.
DowntimeIf you cannot take much recovery time, treatment may need to be planned differently.
PIH riskIf your skin is more prone to post-inflammatory pigmentation, treatment and aftercare may need to be more cautious.
Your responseProgress should be reviewed before automatically adding more sessions.
Compare Quotes
Before You Choose a Clinic, Check What the Price Actually Includes
A low headline price can be hard to compare if you do not know the treatment area, how many sessions are expected or whether extra fees are added later.
Ask for these details
Price per session
Area being treated
Expected number of sessions
Whether more than one treatment may be needed
Consultation fee
Whether the price is nett or before GST
Anaesthesia and consumable fees
Aftercare and review appointments
Compare the Whole Treatment Plan
The cheapest session is not always the cheapest treatment plan. Compare what is being treated, how many sessions are likely, the expected downtime and what is included in the quoted price.
Want to Understand Why Different Scars Need Different Treatments?
Our acne scar treatment guide explains how rolling, boxcar and ice-pick scars differ, why scar depth matters, and how those differences affect treatment choice.
Medical Reviewer
Doctor's Take
The cheapest session is not always the cheapest treatment plan.
If a treatment does not match the scar structure, repeating it can add cost without fixing the main problem. A better starting point is understanding what type of scars are present and what each treatment is actually meant to do.
Dr Vijay Sampath
M.B.B.S, M.S (Gen Surg), DNB (Gen Surg), MRCS (Edinburgh), Royal College of Surgeons – Edinburgh (MRCSEd)
FAQ
Questions People Usually Ask About Acne Scar Treatment Cost
These are the practical questions that usually come up when people are trying to work out what they may actually spend.
How much does acne scar treatment cost in Singapore?
A single session is usually a few hundred dollars. A full treatment plan can run into the low thousands because the total depends on your scar type, treatment area, number of sessions and whether more than one treatment is needed.
Why can two people get very different quotes?
Because their scars may be very different. One person may mainly have rolling scars, while another has a mix of rolling, boxcar and ice-pick scars. Different scar structures need different treatments and different numbers of sessions.
Should I buy an acne scar treatment package?
Only if the treatment suits your scars and the number of sessions makes sense. A cheaper package is not good value if the wrong treatment is simply being repeated.
Can acne scar treatment be staged around my budget?
Often, yes. Some people treat the main scar problem first, review the improvement, then decide whether another treatment is worth adding. The order should still make clinical sense.
Does insurance or MediSave usually cover acne scar treatment?
Cosmetic acne scar treatment is generally not covered. If you have a specific insurance benefit, check directly with your insurer before treatment.
Medical References & Sources
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If you want a clearer estimate, the first step is understanding what type of acne scars you have and which treatments are actually worth considering.
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Palais Renaissance · 390 Orchard Road #03-01
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Income @ Tampines Junction · 300 Tampines Ave 5 #04-05
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