Acne scars can significantly impact both your appearance and self-esteem. Even after breakouts clear up, these scars can stay with you for years.
Anaheim patients come to the Scar Healing Institute because scars are all we treat. Dr. Salar Hazany, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, builds your plan around your scar type, depth, and skin tone. Many acne scars sit deep, where the skin has lost collagen and density, so our acne scar treatments help transform your skin work below the surface, not just on top..
Our Beverly Hills office at 421 N. Rodeo Drive serves patients from Anaheim and across Orange County. It’s about 35 miles up the I-5, so plan on roughly an hour each way, longer at rush hour. Most plans take a few visits spaced weeks apart, and we’ll map out how many trips to expect at your consultation.
Schedule your consultation to find out which treatments fit your scars.
3 Persistent Acne Scar Types We Clear Away for Good
Icepick scars are narrow, deep marks that occur when severe acne, particularly cystic acne, damages the deeper layers of the skin. These scars are usually V-shaped and, as the name implies, resemble small puncture wounds made by an ice pick. Due to their depth, icepick scars can be more resistant to treatment compared to other types of acne scars, often needing procedures like CROSS or microneedling to achieve visible improvement.
Boxcar scars are characterized by broad, shallow indentations with well-defined, sharp edges. These scars usually have rounded or oval shapes and form when acne leads to the loss of skin tissue, creating crater-like depressions. Although less deep than icepick scars, the sharp edges of boxcar scars often make them stand out. Treatments like subcision, dermabrasion, and laser resurfacing are generally the most effective options for enhancing their appearance and promoting smoother skin.
Rolling scars are marked by wide, wavy indentations that create a subtly uneven texture on the skin. These scars form when fibrous tissue beneath the surface tethers the skin, causing it to sag or ripple. Unlike the sharp, defined edges of icepick or boxcar scars, rolling scars have smoother, more gradual slopes. Due to the fibrous connections under the skin, these scars can be difficult to treat, but subcision is a highly effective method to smooth the skin’s surface and enhance its texture.
Advanced Treatments: How We Fix Your Acne Scars in Anaheim
Most people have more than one scar type, so one device rarely fixes everything. Dr. Hazany usually works from the deepest problem up: release tethered scars with subcision, rebuild deep pits with CROSS, restore volume with injectables, then smooth the surface with laser. The session counts and downtime below are typical ranges, and your plan may need more or fewer.
How Much Does an Acne Scar Treatment Cost in Anaheim?
The cost of acne scar treatment in Anaheim varies depending on many factors, including treatment type and scar severity. Certain procedures, such as subcision and dermabrasion, are more complex and more expensive compared to less invasive treatments like anti-inflammatory injections. Most patients combine two or more treatments, so your total depends on the mix.
Schedule your consultation to get an exact quote for your plan.
Learn Which Aftercare Steps Speed Up Recovery
Acne scar treatment aftercare varies based on the intensity of your procedure. Nonetheless, adherence is important for successful healing and optimal results. General guidelines involve staying out of the sun to avoid pigmentary issues, —a common concern for people of color. A lightening agent may be prescribed as another precautionary step. Additionally, refraining from physical activity allows your skin time to recover.
Deeper skin tones: Skin with more melanin is more likely to get dark marks after treatment, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. To lower that risk, Dr. Hazany may use gentler laser settings like Nd:YAG, lean on subcision and CROSS over aggressive resurfacing, and start a lightening agent a few weeks before treatment.
For more advanced acne scar treatments, such as our SHI LIFT, aftercare will include additional instructions. Suctioning, massaging, and wearing a facial compression garment are all vital to ensure proper healing. Ultimately, your provider will customize your post-care instructions based on your lifestyle and their professional assessment.
Why Scar Healing Institute is the Trusted Choice in Anaheim
Scar treatment is an incredibly niche field, but at the Scar Healing Institute, scars are all we’re focused on. We recognize that everybody’s experiences are different and we pride ourselves on providing personalized treatment using the latest cutting-edge technology. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all approach, our specialists thoroughly evaluate your skin to determine the most effective treatment for your specific concerns.
We have over 10 years of experience and more than 3,000 patients treated, with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Many patients drive in from Orange County after other treatments fell short. Our team is dedicated to answering your questions, providing guidance, and helping you stay on track to achieve the best possible results. We take the time to educate you about the healing process and offer continuous support to ensure you are completely satisfied with your progress.
Closer to Irvine, Santa Ana, or Long Beach? We have acne scar treatment pages for each.
