Laser skin resurfacing for acne scars.
Acne scars are the texture acne can leave behind once the color has faded — and treating them well starts with a frank conversation about what's realistic. We can meaningfully soften many scars. We can't erase them, and we won't tell you otherwise.
Types of acne scars.
Atrophic (depressed) scars — the most common after acne:
- Rolling — broad, shallow, wave-like depressions.
- Boxcar — wider depressions with defined edges.
- Ice-pick — narrow, deep, pitted scars (the hardest to treat).
How resurfacing addresses each.
Resurfacing prompts collagen remodeling that can lift and soften depressed scars over a series of sessions. The reality: shallower scars (many rolling and boxcar) tend to improve more; deep ice-pick scars improve less and may need different or combined approaches. Raised scars are a separate conversation.
A multi-session protocol.
Scar improvement is cumulative across sessions, with collagen continuing to remodel for months afterward.
Realistic outcomes.
We say "softer and smoother," not "scar-free." Our goal is meaningful, visible improvement you’re happy with — set against a clear baseline, tracked with photos. And if your scarring would be better served by a different specialist or a surgical approach, we’ll tell you rather than sell you a series that won’t deliver.
Want to soften acne scars?
Start with a visit. We'll set a clear baseline, tell you what's realistic for your scars, and build a plan from there.