Conditions
Acne Scars
Nonsurgical Treatments for Acne Scars
Cosmedica Dermatology in Washington, D.C. offers advanced treatment options for treating acne scars, including laser therapy, microneedling, and chemical peels. These treatments effectively reduce scarring and improve skin health without the need for invasive procedures. The Cosmedica Dermatology team tailors each treatment plan to address individual concerns, helping patients achieve smoother, healthier skin. Schedule a consultation today to explore these effective acne scar treatments, and achieve optimal skin rejuvenation.
What Is Acne Scarring?
Acne scarring occurs when inflammation from acne lesions damages collagen during the healing process, leaving lasting changes in the skin’s texture and tone. Atrophic scars appear as indentations from collagen breakdown, while hypertrophic scars form as raised areas from excess collagen. Many patients also experience post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), or brown spots, or persistent redness, even after acne has resolved.
Because acne scars can be permanent without treatment, many patients seek professional care to smooth uneven texture and improve discoloration. At Cosmedica Dermatology in Washington, D.C., we offer advanced acne scar treatments, including laser therapy and chemical peels, that stimulate collagen remodeling, refine surface irregularities, and even out pigmentation for clearer, healthier-looking skin.
How Are Acne Scars Treated?
Acne scars are best treated with a personalized approach that considers scar type, skin type, and individual goals. At Cosmedica Dermatology, treatment options may include fractional laser resurfacing to remodel collagen, light-based therapies to reduce redness and pigmentation, chemical peels to improve tone and clarity, and collagen-stimulating injectables to enhance skin quality over time. For deeper scars, treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP), subcision, or TCA CROSS (trichloroacetic acid chemical reconstruction of skin scars) may be performed to improve scar depth and texture.
Often, the most effective results come from combining therapies over a series of sessions, allowing for more comprehensive improvement in skin smoothness, tone, and radiance.
Why Choose Cosmedica for Acne Scar Treatment?
At Cosmedica Dermatology in Washington, D.C., acne scar care is directed by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Sara Hogan, a fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist with advanced expertise in both medical and aesthetic dermatology. Dr. Hogan has authored textbook chapters on laser treatments for acne scarring in leading cosmetic dermatology publications, underscoring her authority in this specialized area of care.
Our approach blends advanced science with individualized methodology. By combining modalities such as fractional lasers, TCA CROSS, chemical peels, collagen stimulators, and microneedling, we treat acne scars comprehensively—softening scar depth, refining texture, and improving skin tone. All treatments are designed with safety in mind for diverse skin types, including melanin-rich and sensitive skin.
At Cosmedica, patients receive physician-led care that balances innovation with artistry, helping restore smoother, clearer, and more radiant skin. Schedule a consultation today to begin your personalized acne scar treatment plan in Washington, D.C.
“Dr. Hogan is everything you’d want in a dermatologist: knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate.”
M.M., Google Review