With January officially here, it is time to get a jumpstart on your New Year’s resolutions. If one of your resolutions is to finally be free from acne scarring, our team of board-certified dermatologists is ready to help you achieve the skin goals of your dreams. 

What Causes Acne Scarring? 

Acne itself is caused by an overproduction of oil that is either produced by the skin or from bacterial growth. It can affect people of all ages and appear anywhere on the body, including the face, back, chest, and shoulders. Our dermatologists work with an array of patients to create personalized treatment plans to help resolve acne issues but in some cases, long-term scarring of the skin from the condition can still occur. 

Type of Acne Scars

There are three main types of acne scars, including: 

• Atrophic: shallow areas with irregular borders.
• Boxcar: shallow depressions with broad bases, producing rolling scars which have very poorly defined borders.
• Ice pick-shaped: deep, narrow pitted appearance; sometimes looks similar to dilated pores.

Treatment Options 

Our team of award-winning dermatologists have found that a combination of non-surgical and surgical treatments provides the best results. By customizing the treatment plan to the patient, our team is able to resolve your acne scar case best.

What We Offer 

• Microneedling: consists of multiple needles to stimulate collagen formation, which softens the appearance of scars
• Laser Skin Resurfacing: a combination of fractionated lasers used on a targeted area, which promotes collagen production; several laser treatments have shown improved texture and appearance 
• Chemical Peels: peels remove superficial layers and promote collagen production for patients suffering from atrophic acne scarring
• Microdermabrasion: uses crystals and a vacuum to remove dead skin cells for shallow acne scars

Let us help you start off the New Year with confidence by scheduling a dermatology appointment with one of our board-certified dermatologists or physician assistants today! You can either contact us by giving us a call at (404) 256-4457 or by completing an appointment request form.