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What to Expect from Acne Scar Treatment
What to Expect from Acne Scar Treatment
Successful acne scar treatment depends on choosing the right approach — our experienced doctors will consider your particular type of scarring and its location, and may recommend a combination of therapies.
Most scars improve with treatment, and we take the time beforehand to thoroughly explain each possible procedure.
Procedures to treat acne scars
Options for treating acne scars include:
- Injecting medicine: Certain medications can soften and flatten raised, thick scars.
- Injectable fillers: Fillers can plump up pitted scars. (Learn more about our injectable fillers.)
- Laser resurfacing: Resurfacing is one of our most effective techniques, with microscopic layers of skin removed until the scar improves or disappears completely. We offer several types of lasers, some which cause minimal downtime. (Learn more about our laser resurfacing.)
- Pulsed dye laser: While they’re often used for vein conditions, our pulsed dye lasers can also help flatten raised scars, take away their color and relieve itching and pain. (Learn more about our laser vein therapy.)
- Pulsed light rejuvenation: People with lighter skin may receive pulsed light rejuvenation for their scarring. (Learn more about our pulsed light rejuvenation.)
- Surgery: Depending on the scar, our doctors may bring it closer to the surface to make it less noticeable, or break up the tissue with electric probes. (Learn more about our skin lesion surgery.)
- Topical therapy: Applying medication can help reduce scarring, especially when combined with other treatments.