The Best Acne Scar Treatments

Acne scars can be just as devastating and hard to conceal as acne breakouts. From red marks and dark spots to deeper pits, acne scars come in all shapes and sizes and can ruin your complexion. Oftentimes, our patients seek out our help out of desperation. Most at-home acne scar remedies don’t work and makeup is not able to completely cover up acne scars—especially those of the deep and pitted variety.

Schweiger Dermatology Group specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology in New York City. Our array of cosmetic dermatology treatments help many patients achieve their goal of a complexion free of acne scars. Here are some of the best acne scar treatments we offer at Schweiger Dermatology Group:

The Best Treatment for Pitted Acne Scars: F.A.S.T. Treatment

The most obvious types of acne scars are known as pitted scars, which is when there’s a loss of collagen and a depression in the skin is apparent. Dr. Eric Schweiger, founder of Schweiger Dermatology Group, has pioneered a technique called F.A.S.T. designed for patients with these types of acne scars. Dr. Schweiger is a top acne dermatologist in NYC and has outstanding experience and expertise in acne scar treatments.

The F.A.S.T. technique (Focal Acne Scar Treatment), uses fractional CO2 laser technology at a higher setting to target only focal areas of acne scarring. The big advantage of the F.A.S.T. treatment is that there is only about four days of downtime and the initial results can be seen after only one week — most patients enjoy 50-70% improvement of their pitted acne scars after only one F.A.S.T. treatment. A recent addition to the F.A.S.T. treatment is to incorporate PRP therapy (platelet-rich plasma), which really bumps up the results.

The Best Treatment for Dark Spots: Photodynamic Therapy

Quick and painless, photodynamic therapy (PDT) utilizes a blue light in conjunction with medication in order to kill the bacteria that causes acne breakouts. This treatment is ideal for treating the red and brown spots left behind after an acne breakout disappears. This in-office treatment has showed major success in terms of clearing acne as well as overall improvement of the texture of the skin. Many of our acne scar patients feel more confident about their complexion even with just one PDT treatment.

The Best Treatment for Overall Complexion Rejuvenation: Chemical Peels

Chemical peels have received a bad rap—thanks to a certain Sex and the City episode! But the truth is that chemical peels can be pretty amazing and improving the complexion as well as reducing the appearance of acne scars as well as sun spots. Chemical peels are one of the best non-invasive ways to deliver overall rejuvenation. A chemical peel can boost collagen production and reveal a brighter more even toned complexion. A dermatology provider will determine the best chemical peel for your skin type.

The Best Treatment for Retexturizing the Skin: Microneedling

There are tons of treatments that help with skin texture, but one of the overall favorites of both dermatology professionals as well as patients is microneedling due to its natural glow-producing effects and minimal downtime. “Microneedling helps promote new collagen production and increases the skin’s absorption to other retexturing treatments like Laser Genesis and skin care products,” explains Sari Katz, PA-C. Microneedling uses tiny needles—along with a numbing cream so there’s no pain—to induce a controlled injury to the skin. The tiny wounds trigger the skin to repair itself by producing new collagen and in turn delivering plumper, smoother healthier skin and a decreased appearance of acne scars.

Ready to say goodbye to your acne scars and hello to a glowing and flawless complexion? For a limited time, receive 10% off your first visit for an acne scar treatment at any Schweiger Dermatology Group location. Call 844-DERM-DOC or Schedule an appointment.

Schweiger Dermatology Group is the leading provider of dermatology services in New York and New Jersey specializing in cosmetic and medical dermatology. With over 100 offices and more than 380 healthcare providers, our group of top dermatologists in NYC and the surrounding metro area are highly sought after for their expertise in treatments of acne, Botox, fillers, laser treatments, skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.