Microdermabrasion for Acne Scars

Thankfully, there are many non-invasive treatment options that will help fade your acne scars. Microdermabrasion is one of the most effective ways to slough off the top layer of dead skin cells, rejuvenate the skin and reduce the appearance of mild acne scars.

Patients comparing options may also want to explore the best acne scar treatments to determine whether microdermabrasion, lasers, microneedling or peels are the right fit for their skin.

How Microdermabrasion for Acne Scars Works

During the microdermabrasion acne scar treatment at Schweiger Dermatology in New York, one of our experienced clinical estheticians will treat your skin to a gentle mechanical exfoliation using a high-speed instrument that quickly removes the outermost layer of skin. The microdermabrasion instrument sprays small exfoliating crystals onto the skin, which helps to sand the skin and reveal a smoother, clearer layer of skin underneath. This treatment is perfect for those with residual red and brown spots left behind after active acne lesions resolve.

Microdermabrasion is especially helpful for mild discoloration and superficial texture changes. Patients with deeper scarring may want to learn more about how and why acne scars form to understand which treatments may be more effective.

What is Involved with Using Microdermabrasion to Treat Acne Scars?

Painless and quick, many patients find this process to be quite relaxing—a moment of facial pampering during your day! One of our dermatology providers will treat your skin using a high speed instrument. The result: a clearer, healthier looking layer of skin emerges as the dead cells are sloughed off. The telltale signs of acne outbreaks are significantly diminished.

Patients interested in other resurfacing options may also want to compare facial resurfacing treatments and how they differ from microdermabrasion.

Are There Side Effects to Microdermabrasion?

Immediately following the treatment your skin will actually appear brighter, more youthful looking and far more even-toned than before. Patients resume their normal activities right after they leave, and generally do so, much more confident about the look of their skin than when they came in.

For patients with more significant scarring or textural changes, laser scar removal treatments may provide more dramatic improvement than exfoliation alone.

What to Expect During Microdermabrasion for Acne Scars

Microdermabrasion treatments are painless and quick with no downtime, meaning you can resume your normal activities immediately. Many patients find a microdermabrasion treatment to be relaxing and enjoy the treatment. Your skin will appear brighter and more even-toned after your microdermabrasion treatment.

If you are considering additional treatments, it may also be helpful to compare chemical peels vs. microneedling to see which option best fits your skin goals.

Caring for Your Skin After Microdermabrasion

We encourage patients to use a rich moisturizer after their microdermabrasion treatment to help hydrate their newly exfoliated skin. We also recommend the daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 to protect your newly revealed skin and prevent any future damage from occurring. We recommend a series of microdermabrasion treatments to patients with discoloration left behind after active acne lesions.

Patients often ask if at-home treatments can deliver similar results, but it is important to understand whether home remedies for acne scars really work compared to professional exfoliation and resurfacing.

Microdermabrasion for Acne Scars at Schweiger Dermatology Group

Schweiger Dermatology Group offers Microdermabrasion for Acne Scars at various locations in NY, NJ, PA, CT, FL, IL, MN, MO and CA. Call us at (844) DERM-DOC to check availability at a location near you.

To find a location near you, check out our location pages. We look forward to working together to find the best treatment for your skin.

About Schweiger

We believe no one should wait to feel comfortable in their own skin. That's why we're committed to delivering The Ultimate Patient Experience—expert care that's fast, compassionate, and seamless. Founded by Dr. Eric Schweiger in 2010 to eliminate long wait times for high quality dermatologists, we've grown into one of the nation's leading dermatology practice, with hundreds of locations across the country and millions of satisfied patients. We offer medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, as well as allergy services through Schweiger Allergy. Built around the needs of patients, Schweiger is committed to delivering high-quality, personalized care while removing barriers to access. With a focus on convenience, timely appointments, and clinical excellence, the practice makes expert skin and allergy care easier to get—often within days, with same- and next-day appointments available.