Acne Scarring and Skin Texture
Treated at our Scranton office, 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 3, Scranton, PA 18508.
How we treat acne scarring and skin texture
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Start with a consultation
Come in for a consultation. Your provider will look at your skin, tell you whether you are dealing with marks or scars, and talk you through your options.
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SkinPen® microneedling
- The treatment most often used for texture and acne scarring.
- It creates micro-channels that prompt your skin to produce more collagen and elastin.
- Usually done as a series rather than a single session.
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What else may be discussed
- SkinPen® microneedling with PRP combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma.
- Medical-grade skin care is often part of the plan.
- Daily sun protection matters here, because sun exposure makes post-acne marks last longer.
Treatments We Offer for Acne Scarring & Texture
SkinPen® Microneedling
A treatment that helps your skin renew itself, smoothing fine lines, acne scars, and uneven texture.
Read moreSkinPen® Microneedling with PRP
SkinPen® microneedling with platelet-rich plasma prepared from your own blood.
Read moreMed-Grade Skin Care
Provider-recommended products that keep your skin healthy over the long term, chosen for your skin rather than for everyone’s.
Read moreSee the full list of services to learn what each involves.
What Is the Difference Between an Acne Mark and a Scar?
A mark is a color difference left behind after a spot settles. The surface of the skin is intact, and marks usually fade over months.
A scar is structural: the surface itself has changed, leaving a depression or an uneven texture. Scars do not fade on their own, and the two are treated differently.
How these are usually described
- Flat brown or red marks where a spot has settled
- Small depressions in the surface of the skin
- An uneven texture noticeable when light hits the skin from the side
- Enlarged pores through the cheeks
- Marks that fade slowly over months
What contributes to it
- Inflammation from acne resolving and leaving pigment behind
- Healing with altered collagen, which alters the surface structure
- Sun exposure, which prolongs post-inflammatory marks
- Individual healing patterns, which vary a great deal among people
- Natural shifts in the skin's collagen and elastin with age
Why Acne Marks and Scars Behave Differently
A mark left after inflammation settles is a color difference in skin whose surface is intact. A scar is structural: the surface itself has changed. They look similar in the mirror and respond to different treatments, which is why the two get discussed together and treated separately.
How to Prevent and Treat Acne Scarring
- Use daily sun protection, because sun exposure prolongs post-acne marks.
- Ask about SkinPen® microneedling for texture and scarring, usually approached as a series.
- SkinPen® microneedling with PRP is also offered.
- Autumn and winter are convenient seasons for a treatment series, because it is easier to stay out of the sun while your skin heals.
Acne Scarring & Texture: common questions
What is the difference between an acne scar and a post-acne mark?
A post-acne mark is a brown or red discoloration on skin whose surface is intact, and it generally fades over months. A scar is a difference in the structure of the skin, a depression or raised area, and it does not fade on its own. They respond differently, which is why a provider assesses which is which.
How many microneedling sessions are needed?
SkinPen® microneedling is usually approached as a series rather than a single session. Your provider will discuss what to expect at your consultation.
When is the best time of year to start a microneedling series?
Autumn and winter are convenient seasons for a treatment series, because it is easier to stay out of the sun while your skin heals.
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Acne Scarring & Texture treatment near you
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Read moreEvery treatment is performed by a licensed medical provider
- Chris Connor, MD is our Medical Director, board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a sub-specialty in Pain Medicine.
- Bailey McGloin, PA-C, Caitlin Mesko, PA-C, and Olivia Gentilezza, PA-C are Physician Assistants, each certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
We always start with a consultation, at 5 Morgan Highway, Suite 3, Scranton, PA 18508. Text or call 570-507-1451.
Schedule your visit with a licensed provider.
Board-certified physicians and physician assistants, at our Scranton office. Text or call 570-507-1451.