Acne Scars
The marks the breakoutsleft behind.
The breakouts stopped, but the skin underneath was not the same. Small indentations you can feel with a fingertip, uneven texture that catches the light, shadows that show up in every photo. Acne scars are structural damage in the dermis, not a surface texture you can buff away at home.
Acne Scars
The marks the breakoutsleft behind.
The breakouts stopped, but the skin underneath was not the same. Small indentations you can feel with a fingertip, uneven texture that catches the light, shadows that show up in every photo. Acne scars are structural damage in the dermis, not a surface texture you can buff away at home.
CONCERN & CAUSES
Why Acne Leaves Scars
Inflamed breakouts can damage collagen in the deeper layer of your skin, and the healing process does not always rebuild it evenly. That is why you see different scar shapes and depths in the same area, and why each one responds better when treatment reaches the layer where it formed.
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Ice Pick Scars
Narrow, deep pinpoint marks that look like tiny holes in the skin. They extend into the dermis, so softening them usually needs focused treatments that reach deeper than the surface.
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Boxcar Scars
Wider, shallow to medium-depth depressions with sharper edges, often across your cheeks or temples. Their structure often responds well when resurfacing and collagen-stimulating treatments are planned together.
03
Rolling Scars
Broad, wave-like dips that make your skin look uneven in side lighting. Bands of tissue under the surface can pull the skin downward, so treatment needs to release this pull and support new collagen.
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Mixed Texture
Most people with a history of acne have a mix of scar types along with leftover discoloration and roughness. A single tool rarely reaches all of this at once, so your plan is matched to each pattern and depth you carry.
Treatment Benefits
Layered Protocols for Acne Scars in Apopka
Acne scars rarely respond to one tool. Dr. Vega maps your scar types and depth first, then combines collagen-building and resurfacing work so each step builds on the structure the last one rebuilt.
Acne Scar Resurfacing (Laser)
A laser resurfacing treatment that delivers focused energy into scar tissue to break down damaged collagen and trigger the skin to rebuild with new, healthy fibres.
RF Microneedling
A treatment that combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered at adjustable depths, reaching the dermal layer where scar tissue has replaced healthy collagen.
Chemical Peels
A clinical-grade peel that accelerates turnover in the upper skin layers to improve surface discolouration and mild textural irregularities.
How to Protect Your Skin After Treatment
Resurfacing and collagen work rebuild scar tissue over a series, but recovering skin is sensitive and new collagen takes weeks to settle. The habits below keep the barrier calm and protect every result while the skin remodels.
Cleanse Gently
Treat Texture Daily
Hydrate and Support the Barrier
Soothing Mask Days
Protect Skin Daily
Recommended Skincare Focus
Alastin Skincare Renewal Retinol .5
Alastin Renewal Retinol .5, a lipid-encapsulated retinol serum for texture, tone, and fine lines.
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FAQ
Common Questions About
Acne Scar Treatment
Treatments that reach the dermis where scar tissue sits, such as RF microneedling or laser resurfacing, tend to create the most noticeable change for indented acne scars. Chemical peels often support these by refining the surface. At Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa, Dr. Vega recommends a plan after examining your scar types and depth in person.
Most people need several microneedling sessions for acne scars, spaced out so collagen has time to rebuild between visits. The exact number depends on scar depth, how your skin heals, and whether RF energy is used. Dr. Vega reviews your skin at each visit and adjusts the plan based on how you respond.
Many patients see a clear softening in how visible their acne scars are, especially in side lighting. Full removal is uncommon, particularly for deep ice pick scars, but treatments that rebuild collagen often reach a change topical products cannot. Dr. Vega is direct about what is realistic for your specific pattern during your consultation.
Boxcar scars look like small craters with sharper edges. Rolling scars create broader dips and a wavy texture from bands pulling the skin inward. Ice pick scars are narrow and deep. Because each type forms differently and sits at a different depth, your acne scar plan in Apopka usually combines more than one treatment approach.
Healing time depends on how strong your session needs to be for the scars you carry. Many patients notice redness and mild swelling for several days while the surface settles. At Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa, Dr. Vega chooses settings that balance depth of result with downtime that fits your life, and she walks you through recovery before you book.
RF microneedling sends radiofrequency energy through the needles into the dermis, which can drive more collagen remodelling for indented acne scars than standard microneedling alone. For deeper scars it is often the stronger choice. For shallow texture changes, traditional microneedling at Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa may be gentler and still effective.
Cost depends on which treatments are part of your plan, how large the area is, and how many sessions your skin is likely to need. Dr. Vega outlines pricing for each option at your consultation so you understand the full investment for your acne scar treatment in Apopka before you decide how to move forward.
Chemical peels can fade leftover discoloration and smooth mild roughness from old breakouts, but they do not reach deep scar tissue on their own. At Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa, Dr. Vega often uses peels to refine the surface while microneedling or laser work on the structure underneath over time.
It is best to wait until active breakouts are under good control before focusing on acne scars, so you are not creating new marks while treating old ones. The exact timing depends on your skin and what has been causing your acne. Dr. Vega confirms your skin is ready for scar work during your consultation in Apopka.
Downtime varies with the treatment chosen. Microneedling often causes visible redness for a short period, RF microneedling tends to linger a little longer, and laser resurfacing can mean several days while the surface renews. During your visit to Golden Rose Wellness & Medical Spa, Dr. Vega explains what to expect for your specific plan so you can schedule confidently.