Acne Scars

Acne Scars

Acne Scar Treatment Options in San Francisco

Treating acne scars is personal choice, but for many it can be empowering and mood boosting helping to restore confidence and a sense of well-being. A personalized multi-modal approach is best and as an expert in acne scar treatment San Francisco based dermatologist Dr. Caren Campbell can help find the best treatment approach for you. Schedule your consultation today.

Acne Scar treatments include:

  1. Faxel Laser Treatment:

    • Fraxel 1550 laser targets water in the skin causing tiny injuries to stimulate new collagen to form and remodel old acne scars

    • Fraxel is typically used on red and skin toned depressed and raised acne scars on the skin

  2. Vbeam Laser Treatment:

    • Vbeam can help reduce signs of redness from old acne scars and is oftentimes used when acne scars are more recent and redness is still present

    • Vbeam can also be helpful for raised, keloidal acne scars

  3. Microneedling with PRP:

    • Microneedling combined with platelet rich plasma helps to stimulate collagen by damaging the skin and applying growth factors from a patient’s own blood.

  4. Subcision:

    • Subcision helps in releasing tethered acne scars from underlying tissues and is a good option for some forms of depressed called rolling or boxcar acne scars. .

  5. TCA or Phenol CROSS:

    • CROSS is an acronym for Chemical Reconstruction of Skin Scars and uses high concentrations of TCA or Carbolic acid to treat ice-pick and boxcar acne scars

    • CROSS stimulates new collagen to help elevated and improve the appearance of the depressed scars which can then oftentimes be best treated with other modalities like Fraxel 1550

  6. Fillers or Collagen Stimulators:

    • Fillers can help restores volume to areas that are less full or plump and last between 1-2 years

  • Combining a good skincare routine that likely includes a retinoid and potentially Vitamin C, Hydroquinone or other skin lighteners and sunscreen with your acne scar treatment plan is a must.

  • Ready to learn more about how to improve your skin after suffering from acne? Email us at hello@carencampbellmd.com or call us today at 415-839-8118 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Caren Campbell