Post-Acne Facial
Move Forward from Acne for Good
Targets
What This Treatment Targets
- Ice pick scars (deep, narrow pits)
- Rolling scars (wave-like undulations)
- Enlarged pores from acne
- Dark spots and discoloration
- Red or purple marks from healed blemishes
- Boxcar scars (broad depressions with defined edges)
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)
- Atrophic and hypertrophic scars
- Rough, uneven texture
How Post-Acne Facial Works
Comprehensive Scar Revision
Advanced Modalities
What to Expect
Assessment
Multi-Phase Treatment
Progressive Results
New Client Health Exam Required
Treatment Guidelines
Before Arrival
- Discontinue retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliating products 5-7 days prior
- Avoid facial waxing, laser treatments, or other resurfacing procedures for 2 weeks
- No active breakouts in treatment area (other areas can be treated if needed)
- Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup
- Inform provider of any current acne medications (topical or oral)
During Session
- Treatment customized based on your specific scar type and concerns
- Multiple techniques may be combined in single session
- Communicate any discomfort to your esthetician
- Professional-strength products used for maximum efficacy
Immediate Aftercare
- Mild redness and sensitivity normal for 24-48 hours
- Some peeling may occur 2-5 days post-treatment—do not pick manually
- Avoid makeup for 12-24 hours to allow skin to breathe and heal
- Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen religiously—treated skin more susceptible to sun damage
- Use only gentle, hydrating products for 48-72 hours
What to Expect
Microneedling Add-On
Gold standard for scar revision – essential for moderate to severe acne scarring
Microneedling Add-On
Gold standard for scar revision – essential for moderate to severe acne scarring
The Evolution of Post-Acne Treatment
For decades, people with acne scarring faced disappointing options: aggressive dermabrasion requiring weeks of recovery, harsh chemical peels with significant risks, or modest results from over-the-counter products.
Today’s professional post-acne treatments combine precision microneedling, professional-strength brightening agents, multi-acid peels, and advanced delivery systems to achieve meaningful improvement without trauma or extended downtime.
Modern protocols can address ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars while simultaneously treating hyperpigmentation and texture concerns—delivering the clear, smooth, even-toned skin that was previously unachievable.
Common Questions
Yes! Even scars from years ago can be improved. The treatment stimulates new collagen production in scarred areas, gradually filling and smoothing depressed areas over a series of sessions.
Yes! Even scars from years ago can be improved. The treatment stimulates new collagen production in scarred areas, gradually filling and smoothing depressed areas over a series of sessions.
Yes! Even scars from years ago can be improved. The treatment stimulates new collagen production in scarred areas, gradually filling and smoothing depressed areas over a series of sessions.
Yes! Even scars from years ago can be improved. The treatment stimulates new collagen production in scarred areas, gradually filling and smoothing depressed areas over a series of sessions.