Acne scars can leave behind texture and discoloration long after breakouts are gone. Acne can cause depressions or pits in the skin. These scars are referred to as “atrophic” scars and are indented in appearance due to healing that occurs below the expected layer of skin. Conversely, raised acne scars are more common on the back and chest and are referred to as “hypertrophic.” How does an atrophic scar develop? The skin simply can’t regenerate tissue correctly. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that “atrophic scars are seen in nearly 80-90% of patients, and they are typically numerous.”
At Tania Cohen Dermatology in Poughkeepsie and Danbury, we smooth and brighten our clients’ skin with our advanced laser technology, including the Halo laser, Profractional laser, TRL (Tunable Resurfacing Laser, RF microneedling (PiXel 8 RF), and chemical peels. For deeper scars, dermal fillers like Bellafill may also be used to restore volume.