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Laser Treatment for Acne & Acne Scars services offered in Hamilton Square, Trenton, and Mercer County area, New Jersey
Both acne and acne scars plague adults and teenagers alike. Acne is caused by overly active sebaceous glands and acne scars are caused by the healing lesions left behind by big breakouts—the scars often look like raised scars or recessed pits in the skin.
The long-pulsed excel V+™ laser is able to deliver two ultra-precise wavelengths that selectively target problem areas to reduce inflammation. For acne scars, The excel V+™penetrates the deeper layers of the skin to encourage collagen and elastin production. At Kessel Dermatology, servicing the Hamilton Square, Trenton, and Mercer County areas in New Jersey, we use this technology to produce a natural lifting and smoothing effect, lessing the appearance of the acne scars.
Frequently Asked Questions
Laser Treatment for Acne & Acne Scars
Improve Acne-Related Redness, Scarring and Skin Texture
Acne can leave behind more than active breakouts. Even after acne is controlled, patients may be left with persistent redness, discoloration, uneven texture, or depressed scars.
At Kessel Dermatology, treatment is based on what acne has left behind, because redness, pigmentation, and true acne scars are different concerns and may require different treatments.
Our aesthetic treatment options include Excel V+™ by Cutera, Laser Genesis, SkinPen® microneedling, and Morpheus8 by InMode, radiofrequency microneedling.
What Type of Acne Scarring Do I Have?
Not everything left behind after a breakout is actually a scar.
Acne can result in:
- Persistent redness
- Post-inflammatory pigmentation
- Uneven skin tone
- Changes in skin texture
- Depressed or pitted acne scars
Identifying what you're seeing is important because each of these concerns responds differently to treatment.
How Can Excel V+ Help With Acne?
Excel V+ can be used to target persistent vascular redness associated with acne and healing acne lesions.
Laser energy targets hemoglobin within unwanted blood vessels, helping reduce visible redness and create a more even appearance to the skin.
Excel V+ may be particularly useful when the primary concern after acne is redness rather than changes in the texture or depth of the skin.
How Can Laser Genesis Help With Acne Scars?
Laser Genesis uses controlled laser energy to gently heat deeper layers of the skin and stimulate collagen remodeling.
This can help improve overall skin texture and the appearance of certain shallow acne scars while also addressing persistent redness and uneven skin tone.
Because collagen remodeling occurs gradually, a series of treatments is generally recommended.
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What About Deeper or Pitted Acne Scars?
Depressed acne scars are caused by structural changes within the skin and may require a treatment designed to stimulate more significant collagen remodeling.
Depending on the type and severity of the scarring, treatment options at Kessel Dermatology may include:
SkinPen® Microneedling
SkinPen creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate the body's natural repair process and new collagen production.
It can be an effective option for improving the appearance and texture of certain acne scars.
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Morpheus8
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered into targeted depths of the skin.
The combination stimulates collagen remodeling and can be used to improve certain acne scars as well as overall skin texture.
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What If I Still Have Active Acne?
If you are still experiencing active breakouts, controlling the acne itself may be the first priority.
Treating scars without addressing ongoing acne can result in new scars continuing to develop.
Because Kessel Dermatology is a dermatology practice, active acne can be medically evaluated and treated before or alongside an aesthetic plan for the redness, pigmentation, or scarring it has left behind.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments depends on what is being treated and which technology is used.
Persistent redness may respond differently from depressed acne scars, and some patients benefit from combining different treatments to address multiple components of acne scarring.
Your skin will be evaluated to determine the type of scarring present and which treatment or combination of treatments is most appropriate.
What Should I Expect After Treatment?
Downtime varies significantly depending on the treatment selected.
Laser Genesis generally requires no downtime, while SkinPen and Morpheus8 produce temporary redness and other expected post-treatment changes as the skin heals.
Your expected recovery and post-treatment instructions will be discussed before your procedure.
How Much Does Acne Scar Treatment Cost?
The cost of treatment depends on the type and severity of acne scarring, the treatment selected, and the number of sessions recommended.
Your treatment options and associated costs will be discussed after your skin has been evaluated.
Which Acne Scar Treatment Is Right for You?
There isn't one treatment that is best for every acne scar.
Persistent redness, pigmentation, shallow textural changes, and deeper scars are different problems. Identifying what type of acne scarring you have allows us to recommend treatment based on your skin rather than applying the same procedure to every patient.
Schedule a consultation at Kessel Dermatology to develop a treatment plan for your individual acne scarring and skin concerns.
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