Active breakouts
Inflamed or recurring acne may need to be stabilized before scar-focused treatment.
Aesthetic Concern
Acne & Acne Scars
Active breakouts, lingering discoloration, and textural scars are related but not identical problems. A useful plan begins by separating what is active now from what has been left behind.
What You May Be Noticing
Start with what you see or feel.
A concern can have more than one underlying cause. The purpose of this page is to help you recognize the goal — not choose the machine.
Post-acne marks
Brown or red color can remain after a breakout even when the surface is relatively smooth.
Textural scars
Depressions or irregular surface texture can require remodeling rather than pigment treatment alone.
Uneven pores
Prior acne can make pores and surface texture appear more prominent.
Persistent redness
Some post-acne redness behaves differently from brown discoloration.
Mixed concerns
Many patients have active acne, color change, and textural scarring at the same time.
What Dr. Challa Evaluates
The same concern can look different from one patient to another.
Physician assessment helps separate the components of the concern before treatment options are discussed.
Treatment planning is physician-led and supported by LifeViz® 3D imaging.
Active acne versus scar
Whether inflammation is ongoing or the primary concern is residual damage.
Color versus texture
Whether marks are mainly pigment/redness or true surface irregularity.
Scar depth and pattern
How superficial or deeper the textural changes appear.
Skin type and pigment response
Characteristics that affect laser selection and post-treatment pigment risk.
Current skin care and history
Prior prescriptions, procedures, products, and response to earlier treatments.
Treatment Pricing
Acne & Acne Scars pricing is personalized to your plan.
Pricing depends on the service, visit needs, and your individualized plan. Your provider will review final pricing during your consultation.
Pre-Treatment & Post-Treatment Care
Acne & Acne Scars pre / post treatment instructions.
Before Your Treatment
- Follow all individualized instructions provided by your Lenox provider before your visit.
- Bring an updated list of medications, supplements, relevant conditions, and recent procedures to your consultation.
- Share any new symptoms, health concerns, or changes in your medical history with your provider.
- Complete any required consultation, screening, or treatment planning before your appointment.
After Your Treatment
- Follow the personalized aftercare and follow-up instructions provided by your Lenox provider.
- Take care of the treated or evaluated area as directed by your provider.
- Resume normal activities, products, or other treatments according to provider guidance.
- Contact Lenox if you experience an unexpected or concerning reaction.
Instructions vary by treatment and patient. Your Lenox provider will explain the appropriate pre- and post-treatment care for your plan.
Not every treatment is rightfor every patient. The bestapproach depends on you.
Several technologies may address the same concern. Your goals, anatomy, skin characteristics, medical history, and physician assessment help determine which approach — or combination — makes sense for you.
Related Results
A small preview — not a second gallery.
The full before-and-after library belongs on the dedicated Results page. This page should show only relevant approved examples.
Individual results vary. Only approved patient imagery and captions should be published.
View Related Results →Simple FAQ
Common questions about acne & acne scars.
Should active acne be treated before acne scars?
Often active inflammation needs to be addressed so new scars are not continuing to form. The order of treatment depends on the current skin condition and physician assessment.
Are acne marks the same as acne scars?
No. Color changes can remain after acne without a change in skin surface. True scars involve texture or contour changes and may need a different approach.
Can one laser treat both acne and scars?
Some Fotona applications can address more than one component, but the settings, sequence, and platform selected depend on what is being treated.
How many treatments will I need?
The number varies with the type and severity of acne or scarring, the treatment selected, and the response over time.
Can HydraFacial remove acne scars?
HydraFacial can support skin health and surface care, but deeper acne scars usually require a different remodeling strategy.
Start by separating active acnefrom the changes it left behind.
The next step is identifying which component is most important now and building the treatment sequence around that.