There are many different types of acne scars and different types of acne scars develop in different ways. Textured acne scars may appear when dense, fibrous tissue builds up beneath the surface of the skin. This fibrous tissue develops in response to the trauma of acne itself and forms during the healing process. Repeated trauma (pimples and cystic acne) to the area causes the collagen and elastin to be replaced by irregularly shaped fibrous tissue, which then causes the textured acne scar.

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Textured acne scar types include raised (hypertrophic), pitted, rolling/shallow or "boxcar". Boxcar scarring has sharp edges and deep grooves which makes them particularly challenging to treat.

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Pigmented (colored) acne scars occur in response to inflammation associated with the healing process. When acne forms, an inflammatory response brings either red (in the cause of light skinned patients) or brown (with dark skinned patients) pigment to the area. The development of pigment in response to the inflammation is a very natural part of the acne healing process, but unfortunately, leads to the development of pigmented acne scars.

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Because pigmented acne scars are very different than textured acne scars, the way in which we treat them with lasers differs as well. For pigmented acne scars there are three different lasers used to remove the red and brown scars as well as a very effective topical program. For textured acne scars there are three different lasers used for improving the texture of the skin and the laser(s) used is determined by the type of scars, severity of the scars, skin type and whether or not the patient's lifestyle and schedule permits social downtime during the healing process.

Acne scars is an extremely difficult and emotional skin condition that affects many - young and old alike. At Celibre, we understand this because we've treated thousands of patients with acne scars. Although having acne scars can sometimes make you feel hopeless, there are laser solutions available. At Celibre, our focus is on patient education. Our friendly and knowledgeable medical staff are here to help you understand the benefits and risks of all the procedures we provide so that you can make informed decisions about your care. We encourage patient participation and use patient feedback to tailor our treatment plans so that they are individualized for your particular situation. Our nurses are highly trained and very experienced with acne scar treatment because we have performed tens of thousands of these treatments over the years. If you're interested in acne scar removal, contact us for a free consultation today.