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DR JASON EMER

ACNE SCAR
TREATMENT

A PIONEER IN SKIN TRANSFORMATION

A board-certified dermatologist bringing focused scar techniques, laser resurfacing and combination planning together for your skin

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Your scars are not all the same. Depth, tethering, texture and skin tone help determine where to start. Dr Emer builds a plan around those differences, rather than asking one laser to do everything.

ACNE SCARS / RE:SKN

READ THE SCAR
TREAT THE LAYERS
FOLLOW THE HEALING

A narrow icepick scar, a tethered depression and a broad patch of uneven texture ask different questions. One device cannot explain every scar on a face.

Dr Emer assesses the shape and depth of each scar, the surrounding texture and your skin’s response to earlier treatment. Your plan may combine targeted scar procedures with resurfacing, volume support and skin care, with each step chosen for a specific concern.

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THE REASON BEHIND THE PLAN

DIFFERENT SCARS
DIFFERENT TREATMENTS

Explore the options for individual scars, overall texture and skin tone, then follow one patient’s early healing.

Work on the individual scar

Subcision releases bands beneath tethered scars. TCA CROSS uses a focused chemical treatment for selected narrow scars, while punch excision or elevation may address individual deep scars. Dermal filler or fat grafting may be considered for depressed areas that need volume support. Each option has different risks and recovery needs.

Scar depth and tethering guide the choice. A laser-only plan may not answer every structural concern.

Discuss your scar treatment options

Give resurfacing a clear role

Laser resurfacing and microneedling address broader texture. Options may include fractional CO2 or erbium lasers, ProFractional, Contour TRL, non-ablative fractional lasers such as Fraxel, or radiofrequency microneedling. Dr Emer selects the approach and intensity for your scars, skin tone and recovery needs.

Settings, coverage and timing depend on the individual skin and recovery plan.

Follow the patient’s sequence

Plan for the skin you have

Redness and dark marks can need care alongside scar treatment. Selected vascular lasers, pigment treatments, peels and prescribed skin care have different roles. Your skin tone, active acne, medications and history of pigment changes guide the choice, preparation and aftercare.

The photographs below show dated early healing. They are not mature final results.

Explore the healing sequence

ACNE SCAR TREATMENT, EXPLAINED

LOOK DEEPER
THAN TEXTURE

Acne scars affect both the skin’s surface and the tissue beneath it. This illustration shows how a depressed scar can involve deeper attachments, and why treatment may need to address more than texture.

The surface tells
part of the story

A rolling depression, a sharp-edged boxcar scar and a narrow ice-pick scar are different patterns. The model here illustrates a depressed scar; your assessment starts with the scars actually on your skin.

Look beneath
the depression

In some depressed scars, fibrous tissue anchors the skin below. Subcision may be considered for this attachment. Resurfacing and volume support address different aspects of the plan.

Connect each treatment
to a purpose

Shape, depth, skin tone and healing history guide the combination. Your consultation should explain what each proposed treatment addresses, what it cannot change and how the stages fit together.

FROM THE PRACTICE

THE DAYS BETWEEN
BEFORE AND AFTER

Follow one patient’s first eight days of healing after combined acne-scar treatment in October 2025. Each photograph is dated so you can see how her skin changed during early recovery.

ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025: Before. Before treatment.
October 9, 2025Before treatment.

ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025

Focal scar work
Full-face resurfacing

The patient received Silikon injections for scar support, full-face ProFractional laser, focal Contour TRL resurfacing and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). These photographs show early healing through day eight, before the final outcome can be assessed. They reflect the combined treatment and cannot show the effect of PRP alone.

Silicone is permanent and is not FDA-approved for aesthetic injection. Its risks and alternatives require a separate clinical discussion.

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ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025: Day 1. Early recovery after combined scar treatment. Redness and healing changes are visible.
October 10, 2025Early recovery after combined scar treatment. Redness and healing changes are visible.

ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025

Focal scar work
Full-face resurfacing

The patient received Silikon injections for scar support, full-face ProFractional laser, focal Contour TRL resurfacing and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). These photographs show early healing through day eight, before the final outcome can be assessed. They reflect the combined treatment and cannot show the effect of PRP alone.

Silicone is permanent and is not FDA-approved for aesthetic injection. Its risks and alternatives require a separate clinical discussion.

Choose a view above or open the photograph to see it full size.

ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025: Day 3. Early recovery after combined scar treatment. Redness and healing changes are visible.
October 12, 2025Early recovery after combined scar treatment. Redness and healing changes are visible.

ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025

Focal scar work
Full-face resurfacing

The patient received Silikon injections for scar support, full-face ProFractional laser, focal Contour TRL resurfacing and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). These photographs show early healing through day eight, before the final outcome can be assessed. They reflect the combined treatment and cannot show the effect of PRP alone.

Silicone is permanent and is not FDA-approved for aesthetic injection. Its risks and alternatives require a separate clinical discussion.

Choose a view above or open the photograph to see it full size.

ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025: Day 5. Early recovery after combined scar treatment. Redness and healing changes are visible.
October 14, 2025Early recovery after combined scar treatment. Redness and healing changes are visible.

ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025

Focal scar work
Full-face resurfacing

The patient received Silikon injections for scar support, full-face ProFractional laser, focal Contour TRL resurfacing and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). These photographs show early healing through day eight, before the final outcome can be assessed. They reflect the combined treatment and cannot show the effect of PRP alone.

Silicone is permanent and is not FDA-approved for aesthetic injection. Its risks and alternatives require a separate clinical discussion.

Choose a view above or open the photograph to see it full size.

ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025: Day 8. Early recovery after combined scar treatment. Redness and healing changes are visible.
October 17, 2025Early recovery after combined scar treatment. Redness and healing changes are visible.

ONE PATIENT / OCTOBER 2025

Focal scar work
Full-face resurfacing

The patient received Silikon injections for scar support, full-face ProFractional laser, focal Contour TRL resurfacing and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). These photographs show early healing through day eight, before the final outcome can be assessed. They reflect the combined treatment and cannot show the effect of PRP alone.

Silicone is permanent and is not FDA-approved for aesthetic injection. Its risks and alternatives require a separate clinical discussion.

Choose a view above or open the photograph to see it full size.

IN THE PATIENT’S OWN STORY

The patient in the treatment room

Watch the treatment and recovery video alongside the photographs to understand the procedures involved and the stage of healing.

Inside acne-scar treatment

Watch Dr Emer explain the procedures involved in treating acne scars.

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A closer look at combination care

See how different scar treatments can fit into an individual care plan.

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YOUR CARE, IN SEQUENCE

HEALING IS
PART OF THE STORY

Preparation, the treatment visit and the return to normal skin care belong in the same plan. The sequence changes with the treatment you receive.

Discuss your individual plan

Bring your history

Share acne medications, previous lasers, fillers, peels and any history of abnormal scarring or pigment changes. Include dates and your experience of healing.

Agree on priorities

Identify the scars or areas that bother you most. Ask which component each proposed technique addresses and whether active acne should be treated first.

Make room to heal

Downtime varies with the depth and combination of treatment. Get specific guidance on wound care, sun protection, work and when to restart your normal skin routine.

Compare over time

Consistent photographs and planned follow-up help distinguish temporary swelling from longer-term change. Review whether the next stage still matches your goals.

THE QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING

LET’S GET
SPECIFIC

Open a question for the details. Bring your own questions to the consultation, too.

Is one laser enough?

Not always. Scar shape and depth differ, so a laser may be one part of a plan that also considers targeted scar techniques or volume support.

Can I have treatment with active acne?

Tell the practice about current breakouts and medications. The clinician should decide how acne control and scar treatment fit together.

Will every scar disappear?

No treatment can promise that. Discuss meaningful improvement, remaining texture and the limits of the proposed approach.

Does skin tone affect the plan?

Yes. Pigment response and healing history help guide device settings, technique and aftercare. Ask for examples relevant to your skin.

How many visits will I need?

That depends on the scars and the proposed sequence. Request a written staged plan, including what would cause the clinician to pause or change it.

What should I bring?

Bring your medication list, previous treatment details and photographs you feel show the problem accurately. Explain what improvement would matter most to you.

The Evolution of You™

START WITH
YOUR SCAR PATTERN

Tell the team what bothers you most, what you have tried and how your skin healed. Ask for a plan that explains each treatment’s role and the recovery it involves.

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More about your treatment

Dr Emer: acne scar patient storyAmerican Academy of Dermatology: acne scar treatment

Anatomical illustrations are for education. Actual patient photographs show the treatment and healing stage described; individual results vary.