How to Treat Acne Scars
Wondering how to treat acne scars? There are multiple approaches you can take to reduce the appearance of acne scars. We typically provide patients with both at-home and in-office options, which can be used together for maximum results.
Prescription retinoids like tretinoin cream are the first line of acne scar treatment to both stimulate healing of old scars, and to prevent the formation of new scarring by minimizing acne cysts.
Products like Alastin A-Luminate or Skin Medicinals brightening cream can be used at home to reduce acne scars and discoloration.
Gentle chemical peels can help re-surface and remodel the skin to improve both the color and texture of acne scars.
Microneedling with PRP helps deeper scars heal and fill in, and also remodels and brightens surface level scars by triggering the body’s own healing process.
This is the gold standard treatment for deep “ice-pick” acne scarring, and we see great results with it. Most patients need at least 3 treatments for deeper scarring.
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