Ready To Reveal Your Smoothest Skin?
No more heavy makeup or hiding your face in photos. With acne scar treatment in Long Beach, the Scar Healing Institute softens acne scars and helps reveal smoother, most confident skin.
How we approach your scars:
- Care led by Dr. Salar Hazany, a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon and pioneer of acne scar treatments
- The right tool for each scar: subcision for rolling scars, CROSS for ice pick scars, and laser for surface texture
- Acne Scar Phase-Out System that treats deeper scarring first, then refines the surface
Not sure which of these fits your scars? That’s what your consultation is for.
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Solutions for Every Scar Type
Your plan is built on your scar type, depth, and goals. We commonly treat the following types of acne scars:
Deep, narrow, V-shaped marks caused by severe or cystic acne that damage the skin’s deeper layers. We use CROSS treatments or microneedling to stimulate collagen and heal the skin.
Wide, shallow depressions with sharp, defined edges that form when acne destroys skin tissue, leaving crater-like marks. Subcision, dermabrasion, and laser skin resurfacing can raise depressed skin for a smoother look. Very deep boxcar scars may need punch excision first.
Broad, wavy indentations caused by fibrous bands pulling the skin downward. We improve them with subcision, which helps release the tension beneath the surface.
Most people have a mix of all three, which is why one device rarely fixes everything. Sound familiar? Let’s talk about your skin goals.
How We Safely Treat Acne Scars For Smoother Skin
Each treatment below has a specific job. Here’s when Dr. Hazany reaches for each one, and where it falls short.
How Much Does Acne Scar Treatment Cost?
The cost of acne scar treatment differs based on:
- The specific treatments used
- The severity of your scars
- The number of treatments you need
Schedule your consultation to get an exact quote.
How to Keep Dark Marks Away: Your Post-Treatment Playbook
Your care continues well beyond the procedure. We design a personalized recovery plan to support healing and help you get the best possible results. Here’s what it may include:
- Sun protection to prevent irritation and post-inflammatory darkening.
- Pausing active skincare products like retinoids or acids while your skin heals.
- Using gentle brighteners to minimize discoloration, especially for deeper skin tones.
- Simple at-home routines like suction, massage, or compression garments for deeper procedures.
- Customized instructions from your provider, tailored to your skin type and treatment plan.
Why 5,000+ Patients Have Trusted The Scar Healing Institute
Scars are all we treat, and that focus shows:
- 5,000+ patients safely treated for acne and non-acne scars
- 4.9/5 Google rating from hundreds of patient reviews
- Fellowship-level surgical training: Dr. Salar Hazany trained at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, rose to Chief Resident, and completed a Mohs surgery fellowship, training few scar clinics can match
- A place people come after other treatments fell short, with patients traveling from Beverly Hills, Irvine, San Diego, Riverside, and across California
Ready to see what’s possible for your scars?
Our Treatments Work for All Skin Types and Ethnicities
Long Beach is one of Southern California’s most diverse cities, home to a rich mix of Asian, Hispanic, Black, Pacific Islander, and multiracial communities. At the Scar Healing Institute, we’ve helped patients of all skin tones, whether fair, olive, or melanin-rich, achieve smoother, more even skin.
Deeper skin tones are more likely to develop dark marks after treatment, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. To lower that risk, Dr. Hazany may use gentler laser settings, lean on subcision and targeted CROSS over aggressive resurfacing, and start brightening skincare before treatment.
Before You Book, You Might Want to Know…
Areas We Serve
Near Orange County or the San Gabriel Valley? We also have acne scar treatment pages for Anaheim, Santa Ana, and San Gabriel Valley.
