When Acne Scars Still Affect How You See Your Skin
Breakouts can end while the texture they leave behind continues affecting photos, makeup, and how comfortable you feel in your skin. When generic treatments have not addressed the depth or shape of your scars, a more targeted plan may be the next step.
Scar Healing Institute provides acne scar treatment for patients from San Marino who want surgeon-led care built around their individual scar pattern.
Your care may include:
- A treatment plan based on your scar type, depth, skin tone, and treatment history.
- Care led by Dr. Salar Hazany, a fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgeon.
- A layered approach using the Acne Scar Phase-Out System.
- Treatments selected to address surface texture, tethering, depth, or lost volume as needed.
Your consultation is where we identify what your scars need and what they do not.
Your Scar Pattern Should Guide Your Treatment
Acne scars can differ across the same face. Scar Healing Institute evaluates the shape, depth, edges, and underlying attachments of each scar before deciding which procedures may belong in your plan.
Ice pick scars are narrow openings that extend more deeply into the skin. Focused options such as CROSS or punch excision may be considered, while subcision can help when deeper tethering or a mixed scar pattern is also present.
Boxcar scars are round or oval depressions with more defined edges. Depending on their depth and attachment, a plan may use laser resurfacing, dermabrasion, punch techniques, or subcision to soften their appearance.
Rolling scars create broad dips and shadows when fibrous bands pull the skin downward. Although subcision can be used across acne scar types, it is often especially well suited to rolling scars because it releases those underlying attachments.
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Targeted Options for Different Acne Scar Types
What Shapes the Cost of Acne Scar Treatment
Because scar patterns and treatment plans vary, pricing is determined after Scar Healing Institute evaluates your skin. Your consultation will clarify the recommended approach and expected cost before treatment begins.
Cost factors may include:
- The procedures included in your personalized plan
- The depth, severity, and number of scars being treated
- The number of treatment sessions recommended
Scar Healing Institute also offers flexible financing options through Cherry, Alphaeon, and CareCredit.
Book a consultation to receive pricing based on your skin and treatment plan.
Protecting Your Skin After Scar Revision
Aftercare varies by procedure, so your instructions will be personalized. Following them closely helps protect the treated area while your skin heals.
Depending on your treatment, you may be asked to:
- Keep the treated area dry for the period your provider specifies.
- Cleanse gently and use only approved, fragrance-free products.
- Avoid makeup, exfoliants, and active skincare until you are cleared.
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen once your provider says it is safe.
- Follow procedure-specific steps such as massage or suctioning when recommended.
- Return for follow-up visits so your healing and next phase can be assessed.
Why San Marino Patients Turn to Scar Healing Institute
When surface-level products or previous procedures have not created the change you hoped for, Scar Healing Institute offers a more specialized path. The focus is not a quick fix. It is thoughtful scar revision guided by the structure of your skin.
Patients choose Scar Healing Institute for:
- Care led by Dr. Salar Hazany, a fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgeon.
- Plans adapted to different scar types, depths, attachments, and treatment histories.
- A layered system that may combine CROSS, laser resurfacing, subcision, punch excision, injectables, and other scar-revision procedures.
- Real before-and-after photography without filters or airbrushing.
- A team focused on treating scars while supporting the person beneath them.
Scar Revision Planned Around Your Skin Tone
Skin tone can influence how the skin responds to inflammation, energy-based procedures, and wound healing. For patients who are more prone to post-inflammatory pigment changes, treatment selection and aftercare require particular care.
Scar Healing Institute considers your skin type, scar pattern, pigmentation history, and prior treatment response when building your plan. The goal is to improve texture while reducing avoidable irritation, discoloration, and trauma to the skin.
