When Breakouts Fade but the Scars Remain
Acne can clear while indentations, uneven texture, and shadows continue to affect how your skin looks in different lighting. If surface-level products have not changed the scars beneath your skin, it may be time for a more specialized approach.
Scar Healing Institute offers acne scar treatment for Santa Ana patients who want their care guided by the structure of their scars rather than a one-size-fits-all procedure.
Your experience at Scar Healing Institute may include:
- A detailed assessment of your scar types, depth, tethering, and treatment history.
- Care led by Dr. Salar Hazany, a fellowScar Healing Institutep-trained Mohs Micrographic Dermatologic Surgeon.
- A personalized sequence of treatments rather than a single procedure for every concern.
- The proprietary Acne Scar Phase-Out System for addressing scars at different layers of the skin.
We begin by understanding what has kept your scars from improving and what your skin may need next.
The Shape of Your Scars Changes the Plan
Ice pick scars are narrow, deep indentations that can extend into lower layers of the skin. Depending on the individual scar, focused procedures such as CROSS treatments or punch excision may be used to address its depth. Subcision may also be considered when tethering or multiple scar patterns are present.
Boxcar scars have broader depressions and more visible borders. Shallower scars may respond to laser skin resurfacing or dermabrasion, while deeper or tethered scars may require subcision, punch techniques, or a combination of procedures.
Rolling scars form soft, uneven slopes when fibrous attachments pull areas of skin downward. Subcision may be used for any acne scar type when tethering is present, but it is often particularly helpful for rolling scars because it targets the bands responsible for the uneven contour.
Patient Experiences at Scar Healing Institute
Match the Treatment to the Scar
Planning for the Cost of Scar Revision
The cost of acne scar treatment depends on the procedures and number of treatment phases recommended for your skin. After examining your scars, Scar Healing Institute will explain the proposed plan and provide pricing before you decide how to proceed.
Factors that may affect your cost include:
- The types of acne scars being addressed
- The procedures selected for your treatment plan
- The severity and extent of the scarred area
- The number of sessions or treatment phases recommended
For patients who prefer to divide the cost over time, Scar Healing Institute provides financing options through Cherry, Alphaeon, and CareCredit.
Schedule a consultation to receive recommendations and pricing based on your individual scar pattern.
Support Healing With Treatment-Specific Aftercare
Your aftercare instructions will depend on the procedures included in your plan. Following those directions carefully can help protect the treated skin and support the healing process.
Your provider may instruct you to:
- Pause certain skincare products before or after treatment.
- Keep the area dry or covered for a specified period.
- Cleanse gently without picking, rubbing, or disturbing healing skin.
- Avoid makeup, exfoliants, and active ingredients until cleared.
- Limit direct sun exposure and begin sunscreen when appropriate.
- Complete massage, suctioning, or compression steps if your procedure requires them.
- Return for follow-up so your skin can be evaluated before the next phase.
What Brings Santa Ana Patients to Scar Healing Institute
Patients seeking acne scar treatment from Santa Ana, Irvine, Anaheim, and Long Beach come to Scar Healing Institute when they want care that extends beyond general resurfacing or a standard treatment package.
Patients choose Scar Healing Institute for:
- Surgeon-led care informed by Dr. Hazany’s specialized training in skin surgery and scar behavior.
- Treatment plans based on scar morphology, skin tone, treatment history, and individual healing needs.
- Access to multiple scar-revision techniques that can be sequenced as the skin changes.
- A proprietary system designed to address scarred texture from more than one direction.
- Real patient photography that shows results without filters or airbruScar Healing Instituteng.
At Scar Healing Institute, the goal is not to treat every patient the same. It is to understand what is holding each scar in place and build care around that finding.
Thoughtful Treatment for Different Skin Tones
Skin tone and pigmentation history can affect how the skin responds to inflammation, resurfacing, and wound healing. Patients who are more susceptible to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation may require adjustments to treatment selection, intensity, preparation, and aftercare.
Scar Healing Institute evaluates your skin type alongside your scar pattern and previous reactions to treatment. This individualized approach helps the team pursue texture improvement while limiting unnecessary irritation or pigment disruption.
