Acne & Scars

Restoring Smoother Texture & Healthier Skin

Acne scars can persist long after breakouts have resolved, affecting skin texture, tone, and confidence. Scarring occurs when inflammation disrupts normal collagen formation, leaving behind uneven skin, indentations, or discoloration.

At Metzner Aesthetics, acne scar treatment is customized and layered, focusing on collagen stimulation, skin regeneration, and long-term skin health—not aggressive resurfacing or one-size-fits-all solutions.

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A Personalized Approach to Acne Scarring

No two acne scars are the same. Depth, pattern, skin type, and prior inflammation all influence which treatments will be most effective.

Your treatment plan may involve:

• A single focused treatment for mild scarring

• A combination approach for deeper or more widespread scars

• Gradual improvement over time as collagen remodels

Our goal is smoother texture, more even tone, and healthier, more resilient skin.

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Microneedling 

Microneedling is a cornerstone of acne scar treatment. By creating controlled micro-injuries, it stimulates the skin’s natural healing response and collagen production.

When combined with PRP (platelet-rich plasma), derived from your own blood, results are enhanced through the delivery of natural growth factors.

Microneedling with PRP can help:

• Improve rolling and boxcar acne scars

• Smooth uneven texture

• Strengthen and thicken the skin

• Improve overall tone and radiance

This treatment is often performed as a series for optimal results.

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Chemical Peels (VI Peel®)

VI Peel treatments accelerate skin turnover and help improve surface irregularities left behind by acne.

Chemical peels are used to:

• Improve mild textural irregularities

• Address post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

• Brighten dull, uneven skin

• Support ongoing collagen stimulation

Peels are selected carefully to match skin type and scar pattern.

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Dermal Fillers for Select Acne Scars

Some deeper acne scars respond best to precise, conservative filler placement beneath the scar to lift and smooth the overlying skin.

Hyaluronic acid–based fillers such as Restylane and Juvéderm may be used to:

• Improve depressed or tethered scars

• Smooth sharp transitions in the skin

• Restore a more even surface

Filler is used selectively and artistically—never to overfill or alter facial balance.

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Red Light Therapy (LightStim® ProPanel)

Red light therapy supports skin healing and regeneration at the cellular level and is often used as an adjunct to acne scar treatments.

It can help:

• Reduce inflammation

• Support collagen production

• Enhance recovery after microneedling or peels

• Improve overall skin resilience

This gentle therapy pairs well with regenerative treatments.

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Custom Skincare & Dermal Rolling

Long-term improvement in acne scarring depends heavily on consistent, guided at-home care.

Custom skincare plans may include:

• Prescription topical medications

• Medical-grade skincare to support collagen and barrier repair

• Carefully guided dermal rolling (for appropriate patients)

These strategies help maintain results and prevent further texture damage.

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What to Expect

• Acne scar improvement is gradual, not overnight

• Most patients require a series of treatments

• Texture continues to improve as collagen remodels over weeks to months

• Maintenance and skincare are key to long-term success

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A Thoughtful, Skin-First Philosophy

At Metzner Aesthetics, acne scar treatment is never aggressive or rushed. Every plan is built with attention to:

• Scar depth and pattern

• Skin thickness and sensitivity

• History of acne and inflammation

• Long-term skin health

The goal is smoother, healthier skin that looks natural, not resurfaced or overtreated.