If you’ve been left with acne scars that affect the texture or tone of your skin, Advanced Dermatology offers a wide range of treatments to help smooth and refine your complexion. With convenient locations near Chicago—including Glencoe, Lincolnshire, and surrounding North Shore communities—our expert team can create a personalized plan to reduce the appearance of acne scars and restore confidence in your skin.
Advanced Solutions for Smoother, Clearer Skin
We offer several proven treatments to reduce the appearance of acne scars. Depending on your skin type, scar type, and goals, your provider may recommend one or a combination of the following:
Laser Treatments
Fraxel®, CO2 Fractional Resurfacing, eMatrix, Clear + Brilliant®: Target texture, discoloration, and skin resurfacing through collagen stimulation and skin renewal.
VBeam and Genesis: These non-ablative lasers are especially effective for addressing lingering redness and inflammation from scarring.
Microneedling with SkinPen®
SkinPen® creates controlled micro-injuries that encourage collagen production and skin remodeling. It’s safe for all skin tones and effective for texture improvement.
Injectable Fillers
Dermal fillers like Bellafill®, Sculptra®, and Juvéderm® can lift and smooth certain types of indented acne scars, with results that are often immediate and long-lasting.
Subcision
A minor in-office procedure that helps release the fibrous bands beneath depressed scars, improving skin contour.
Topical Skincare
Medical-grade skincare products—often paired with in-office treatments—can support cell turnover and improve skin tone and texture over time. Learn more at skinfo®, our exclusive skincare boutique.
How Acne Scar Treatments Work
Our acne scar treatments work by stimulating your body’s natural healing response or physically improving the skin’s texture and tone. Here’s how each one works:
- Laser treatments use focused light energy to remove damaged skin layers and trigger collagen renewal beneath the surface.
- Microneedling creates tiny microchannels in the skin, jumpstarting collagen production to help fill and smooth scars over time.
- Injectable fillers restore volume to depressed scars, lifting them to the level of the surrounding skin.
- Subcision physically breaks up the fibrous tissue tethering the scar to deeper skin layers, allowing it to rise and smooth out.
Topical products enhance skin regeneration and complement in-office results through consistent at-home use.
Benefits of Acne Scar Treatment
- Visibly smoother skin texture
- Reduction in discoloration or redness
- More even skin tone
- Confidence boost with or without makeup
- Minimal downtime depending on the treatment
How Our Treatments Compare to At-Home Options
While over-the-counter creams and DIY methods may offer slight improvements, they typically don’t address the deeper structural causes of acne scarring. Professional treatments at Advanced Dermatology penetrate below the surface, offering more dramatic, longer-lasting results—and they’re always guided by board-certified experts.
Treating Acne Scars on the Face, Back, and Body
Most acne scar treatments are performed on the face, but we also treat scarring on the back, chest, and shoulders. Your provider will recommend the best approach based on the treatment area and your skin’s needs.
Why Choose Advanced Dermatology?
At Advanced Dermatology, we tailor every acne scar treatment plan to your unique skin. Our providers are highly experienced in combining technologies and techniques to achieve smooth, even-toned results with minimal downtime. Many patients benefit most from a treatment series or a customized combination approach. We’ll walk you through every step of the process—from treatment to at-home care—to ensure the best outcome possible.
Schedule Your Acne Scar Consultation
Our experienced team is here to help you feel confident in your skin. Book your consultation today at one of our convenient locations in the North Shore, including Glencoe and Lincolnshire. Let’s create a plan that helps your skin look and feel its best.
