Acne, Breakouts and the Marks They Leave

Not if your acne is still active. Resurfacing inflamed skin worsens both the breakouts and the marks. The first phase settles the acne; scarring work follows once the skin is calm.

A dark mark is flat pigmentation left after inflammation, and it fades over time. A scar is a change in texture — indented or raised. They look related but need entirely different treatment.

Often, yes. Adult acne is more frequently hormonal and tends to sit along the jaw and chin, and the barrier is often already compromised by years of harsh products. That changes the approach.

Some routes can cause an initial flare as congestion clears. You will be told if that applies to your plan so it does not come as a surprise.

Almost always. Over-stripping a damaged barrier is one of the most common things we see, and no in-clinic treatment outperforms a routine that is actively working against it.

Scarring responds gradually and across a course rather than in one session. Your clinician will set an honest expectation at consultation rather than promise a timeline upfront.