Acne can cause persistent breakouts, inflammation, and scarring that affects your skin’s texture. At Bravo Dermatology, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Monica Bravo evaluates your acne and scars and recommends personalized treatments to manage active breakouts and scarring.
Address Breakouts and
Scars at Every Stage
Acne is a common inflammatory condition that develops when hair follicles become clogged with excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. It can cause whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and deeper, painful cysts or nodules. Although acne commonly develops during adolescence, it can affect people of all ages.
Acne scars form when inflammation damages the skin’s underlying tissue during the healing process. Some scars appear as depressed areas or indentations, while others become raised due to collagen production. Different scar types, including ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars, may require different treatment approaches.
Common Signs & Symptoms of Acne & Acne Scars:
- Blackheads and whiteheads caused by clogged pores
- Red, inflamed pimples or pustules
- Deep, painful cysts or nodules beneath the skin
- Persistent breakouts on the face, chest, shoulders, or back
- Dark or red marks left behind after breakouts
- Small, deep indentations known as ice pick scars
- Broad, depressed scars with defined edges (boxcar scars)
- Uneven, rolling skin texture caused by tethered scars
- Raised, thickened scars from excess collagen production
Your Acne & Acne Scar Treatment
With Dr. Bravo
Dr. Bravo begins by carefully examining your skin to determine the type and severity of your acne, identify possible triggers, and assess any existing scarring. If you’re experiencing active breakouts, she may recommend topical medications, oral treatments, or other appropriate therapies to control inflammation, reduce clogged pores, and help prevent new scars.
For acne scars, Dr. Bravo evaluates their depth, shape, and underlying structure before recommending treatment. She offers CO2 laser resurfacing to improve uneven texture, TCA CROSS to address narrow, deep scars, subcision therapy to release tethered rolling scars, and microneedling to stimulate natural collagen remodeling. Because different scar types respond to different techniques, she may combine treatments across multiple sessions to achieve gradual, natural-looking improvements.
FAQs
Can My Acne Scars Disappear Completely?
Most acne scars cannot be erased entirely, but their appearance can often improve significantly. Dr. Bravo uses treatments such as CO2 laser skin resurfacing, TCA CROSS, subcision therapy, and microneedling to address different types of scars.
How Do I Know Which Acne Scar Treatment Is Right for Me?
The best approach depends on the depth, shape, and severity of your scars. Dr. Bravo carefully examines your skin to determine whether one treatment or a combination may work for you.
Should I Treat My Active Acne Before Addressing Scars?
Generally, yes. Controlling breakouts first helps reduce inflammation and prevent additional scarring. Dr. Bravo develops a treatment plan that addresses your current acne while preparing your skin for scar treatments.
Schedule Your Consultation for Acne &
Acne Scar Treatment in Covington, LA
No two acne cases or scarring patterns are exactly alike. Dr. Bravo takes time to examine your breakouts, identify different scar types, and recommend treatments suited to your skin’s needs. Her personalized approach addresses active acne and existing scars with thoughtful, targeted care. Schedule your consultation for acne and acne scar treatment in Covington, LA.
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Personalized Dermatologic Care for Every Stage of
Life, With Dr. Bravo
