Acne Scar Treatments in Northern California
Whether you can see them or not, practically everyone has acne scars. They are nothing to be ashamed of, but they can be a detriment to your self-confidence. At Berman Skin Institute, our medical and cosmetic dermatology services are focused on helping you find comfort in your own skin.
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What’s the Best Acne Scar Treatment for You?
Acne scars can have a range of physical appearances, from redness and hyperpigmentation to divots or a “pockmarked” appearance of the skin. They can come from a variety of acne types, including cystic and inflammatory acne.
The best acne scar removal treatment for you will depend on your specific skin type and goals for treatment. Options include:
- Fraxel™ Laser Treatment: This nonsurgical treatment stimulates collagen regrowth deep in the skin for rapid healing and lasting results.
- HydraFacial: Let our team exfoliate, extract and hydrate your way to softer, glowing skin.
- Dermal grafts: This surgical solution implants collagen-rich cells in trouble areas, encouraging exponential skin regrowth.
- Microneedling: Our microneedling services stimulate rapid skin renewal to fade discoloration and even skin.
- Punch grafts: Remove your acne scars outright so new skin cells can quickly grow in place.
- Subcision: This minimally invasive procedure targets depressed scars to reduce the appearance of divots and wrinkles.
- TCA peels: This is a chemical peel that removes the topmost layers of skin to reveal new growth faster.
- Laser skin resurfacing: Similar to Fraxel, this therapy targets deep dermal cells to trigger collagen regrowth.
The Benefits of Acne Scarring Treatment
Our acne scar treatments in Northern California have led to countless results that:
- Even skin tone and feel.
- Reduce redness, inflammation and hyperpigmentation.
- Improve the appearance of pockmarks and divots.
- Stimulate collagen growth.
- Improve self-confidence.
How We Can Help
First, you’ll have a consultation with a provider — one of our physicians, physician assistants or registered nurses. Together, you’ll decide on the best course of action. The specifics of your treatment will depend on the plan you establish with your provider.
In most cases, following treatment, you’ll be able to return to your normal life almost immediately. All you need to do is follow any recovery plans your provider assigns and wait for your results to transform your face.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Acne Scarring Treatment?
Anyone with acne scars may be a candidate for one of our scar removal treatments. If you are concerned with the appearance of acne scars, our providers will work with you to find an option that fits your preferences and restores your confidence.
What Can I Expect From Acne Scarring Treatment?
Depending on the treatment we agree on, you may start seeing a difference in your skin immediately, or it may take some time for the collagen to start regenerating. There may be some swelling and redness following your treatment, but most side effects clear up within a day.
Typically, our patients experience long-lasting results that reduce discoloration, even skin appearance and contribute to younger, healthier-looking skin.
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If acne scarring is holding you back, we want to help, starting with an in-person or virtual consultation. Contact us to schedule your first appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acne Scars
Acne scars are permanent marks left on the skin after acne lesions have healed. They form when the skin does not fully repair itself after inflammatory acne breakouts. Acne scars can vary in appearance and depth, affecting both the texture and appearance of the skin. They can be emotionally distressing and may impact self-confidence.
The development of acne scars depends on several factors including genetics, severity of acne inflammation, skin type, age, and how well the skin heals. People with deeper, more inflammatory acne are more prone to scarring. Additionally, picking at acne lesions, delaying treatment, and certain skin conditions can increase scarring risk. Genetics play a significant role in how your skin naturally heals.
Treatment options include topical treatments for mild scarring, microdermabrasion and chemical peels for surface-level scars, laser resurfacing treatments like fractional lasers and CO2 lasers for deeper scars, dermal fillers for temporary improvement of depressed scars, subcision to release tethered scars, and surgical excision for specific scars.