How Acne & Acne Scar Treatment works
Treatment may combine medical skincare, peels, microneedling, radiofrequency, laser or regenerative therapies. Scar type matters. Rolling, boxcar and ice-pick scars do not respond identically.
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Acne & Acne Scar Treatment
Treat the acne first.
Then treat what it leaves behind. Acne and acne scars require different strategies. Active acne is an inflammatory condition that needs control, while scars may involve depressions, textural change, pigment or redness. The best plan starts by identifying which problem is present.
TREATMENT TIMEVaries by treatment
DOWNTIMEVaries
RESULTSProgressive
LONGEVITYDepends on acne control and scar treatment
COURSEUsually staged
What it can address
What can Acne & Acne Scar Treatment address?
- Active acne
- Enlarged pores
- Post-inflammatory marks
- Uneven texture
- Atrophic acne scars
- Post-acne pigmentation
Benefits
- Problem-led rather than device-led planning
- Combination treatment can target multiple scar components
- Plan can be adjusted over time
Dr. Nivine’s approach
Dr. Nivine’s approach
Treatment journey
What to expect
- 01
Before treatment
- 02
During treatment
Results
How skin response develops
RESULTS
Progressive
LONGEVITY
Depends on acne control and scar treatment
TREATMENT COURSE
Usually staged
Combination treatment
A combined approach
Some patients benefit from combining Acne & Acne Scar Treatment with treatments that address a different layer. Depending on the concern, Dr. Nivine may consider Morpheus8, Microneedling & Dermapen, Chemical Peels, PicoWay Pigmentation Laser. The plan stays as simple as possible, with additional treatments introduced only when they add a clear benefit.
Results
Cases treated by Dr. Nivine.
Individual results vary. Photographs are of Dr. Nivine’s own patients, shown with written consent and unretouched.
FAQs
Acne & Acne Scar Treatment FAQs
Should active acne be controlled before treating scars?
Why do acne scars need different treatments depending on their type?
When can I expect visible scar improvement?
Can acne scars continue improving after the treatment course ends?
Why do scar plans often require more than one session or modality?
Can acne treatment and scar treatment be combined in the same plan?
Some patients benefit from combining Acne & Acne Scar Treatment with treatments that address a different layer. Depending on the concern, Dr. Nivine may consider Morpheus8, Microneedling & Dermapen, Chemical Peels, PicoWay Pigmentation Laser. Other treatments are added only when they address a separate, clearly identified part of the concern.
Consultation
What is the right plan for active acne or acne scarring?
Active acne, post-inflammatory marks and true scars require different strategies. A consultation separates them first, then builds the treatment sequence around what is actually present.