Acne Scarring

Acne scars are a skin issue that affect people of all backgrounds and ages. Our team takes a custom and comprehensive approach to reducing the appearance of acne scars and are able to create dramatic improvements in our patients. Although acne scars can be very difficult to treat, we offer a wide range of treatments for any skin type. At your consultation appointment, our team will help you identify the best options and provide you with detailed treatment information.

• Rolling scars are generally shallow, spread over a larger area (such as the cheeks), and characterized by their smooth, rounded edges. They’re also the easiest type to treat.
• Boxcar scars are deeper than rolling scars, typically confined to smaller areas, (such as the temples) and are characterized by their more defined borders.
• Ice pick scars are the most difficult type to treat. They’re often randomly dispersed and found in conjunction with other types of acne scars. They’re characterized by their narrow width and increased depth.
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a flat, dark spot on the skin that remains long after the acne lesion has healed.
• Post-inflammatory erythema is a flat, red or pink spot on the skin that remains after the acne lesion has healed.

Laser and Light Device Treatments
Laser and light devices are used to improve the appearance of acne scars in a variety of ways. For example, CO2 and Erbium lasers work on diminishing the raised edges and contours of acne scars. In contrast, pulsed-dye, Q-switched and intense pulsed light devices are used for fading residual redness left behind by acne breakouts.

• AcuPulse
• Fractora
• Fraxel DUAL
• UltraPulse Encore (ActiveFX & DeepFX)
• VBeam
• Spectra
• Isolaz
• Sciton Profile
• Infini

Radio Frequency Treatments 
Radio frequency is a treatment application that has proven to be highly effective for acne scars. These devices work by boosting the production of collagen and elastin in the dermis skin layer. As a result, the uneven texture caused by acne scarring is softened and the depth of the scars is reduced. Since these devices target and deliver energy below the epidermis, they are safe for all skin types and the risk for hyperpigmentation (dark spots) after treatment is very low.

• Genius
• Profound

Other Acne Scar Treatments 
Many of the options in this section are utilized as part of a combination approach to treating acne scars, which can both expedite and enhance your results.

• Chemical Peels
• Injectable Fillers
• PRP – Platelet-Rich Plasma
• Subcision