Acne Scar Treatment & Skin Resurfacing in Georgia
Acne breakouts can leave behind lingering textural changes, pitted scars, and dark spots long after the active blemishes have cleared. At Georgia Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Dermatology, our board-certified dermatologists and cosmetic specialists provide advanced acne scar treatments designed to smooth skin texture, stimulate collagen production, and restore your natural complexion.
Understanding Acne Scar Types
Acne scars form when deep inflammation damages skin tissue. During the healing process, the body produces collagen to repair the damaged pore. If the body produces too little or too much collagen, a permanent scar or discoloration remains:
• Atrophic (Depressed) Scars: The most common type of acne scar, caused when too little collagen is produced during healing. This loss of tissue leaves behind depressed pits or pockmarks (such as icepick, boxcar, or rolling scars).
• Hypertrophic & Keloid (Raised) Scars: Occurs when the body produces too much collagen during healing, creating a raised, thickened mass of skin tissue.
• Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH): Dark red, brown, or purple spots left behind after a lesion heals. While hyperpigmentation often fades over time, targeted chemical peels, laser therapies, and prescription topicals significantly speed up fading.
Advanced Acne Scar Treatment Options
The treatment best for you depends on the severity and type of scarring present. Other factors including budget, downtime, and desired results will be considered by your aesthetic provider in developing a treatment plan.
Sometimes, more than one approach will be used in treating acne scars; these may include topical, laser, chemical peel, and filler options.
Bellafill: long-lasting filler for acne scars that provides immediate volume and lift, while also supporting your skin’s own collagen production for lasting improvement. The filler is injected into the scar, raising the scar, and creating the appearance of a smooth surface.
Laser Genesis by Cutera:Â a non-invasive laser treatment designed to gradually improve the tone and texture of the skin, large pores, and scarring with little to no downtime. It also targets the microvasculature to improve the pink color of acne scars.
Chemical peels: use concentrated solutions of acids and chemicals that help to exfoliate dead skin cells, smooth skin, and even pigmentation. The type and strength of chemical peel treatment necessary depends on your specific skin type and the severity of your acne scarring. Usually, multiple sessions are necessary for optimal results.
Microneedling / RF Microneedling: creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate natural collagen and elastin production, effectively breaking down tethered scar tissue and smoothing deep skin texture.
Why Choose Georgia Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Dermatology for Acne Scarring?
• Board-Certified Expertise: Our medical and cosmetic dermatologists possess deep expertise in skin biology, ensuring safe, effective scar reduction across all skin tones.
• Customized Multi-Modality Care: We rarely take a one-size-fits-all approach. Combining treatments—such as microneedling with laser therapy—delivers superior, long-lasting smoothing.
• Comprehensive Dermatology: We treat active acne and structural scarring under one roof across our convenient location network in Georgia.