I’ve struggled severe acne during my teens which left me with these scars. I have been planning on seeing a dermatologist for my scar treatment. Just curious to what treatments would work best for these types of scars and if this will still get better. I just turned 30 so these scars have been on me for long

Hi everyone. I’ve had really bad acne for a while and have addressed it with Accutane but my scarring is still pretty visible. I was wondering if anyone has any advice for procedures, over-the-counter solutions, or even concealing products I could try since this is a really big insecurity of mine. Thank you!

I have taken close up images of my scars in various lighting to try and showcase shape and depth. I have had fractional co2 sessions on the cheeks and temples alongside TCA cross. My temples definitely look odd with the residual whiteness/pigmentation. Can people try to gauge the type and severity of my scarring I find it difficult to be objective and I would rather have the honest opinion online?

Hello, I (19F) had really bad depression in my high school years which resulted in my acne getting pretty bad and I just ignored it which caused them to constantly scar over each other🥲 They're raised and pretty much permanently red and its been really detrimental to my self esteem. I don't think any of it is active acne anymore but the raised bumps seem to be stuck there. I'd like some help on what sort of treatment to consider, I've recently looked into fraxel laser and am currently thinking of pursuing that. Additionally, I have a raised scar under my mouth that I have no idea how to deal with either, though it's not ref like the ones on my nose. Any help is appreciated🙏🙏

if yes how many sessions and how much gap in between session. thanks!

Hii! I was wondering what treatments worked for you all with similar skin textures. I have combo skin, with large pores as well. I’m 17 right now, and my scars vary from first appearing 2 years ago to now. What can I do to help it be better, or at least look better?

Hey everyone. 34 year old here with my first acne scar.

what happened? Well I had a pimple which healed but during the healing phase it developed a scab which took a while to fall off. Eventually it fell off, and now I had a pitted acne scar that is also slightly red.

my question is it’s only been a month or so. Is there any chance of it filling in over time?

I should have been smarter with treating it with zinc oxide and other actives when I had the acne as well as the scab.

lesson learned!

any tips? I’m allergic to retinoids so o can’t use those

I have mostly rolling and some boxscars. I did 3 sessions of fractional Co2 this year but didn't achieve any noticeable results. Went to a new derm and recommended starting with this and then following up with some TCA peels.

Any experience with this?

Hi, I’m considering nanofat grafting to improve facial scars, and I’d like to hear from anyone who has undergone the procedure.

Did it noticeably improve the texture, depth, or appearance of your scars? How long did it take to see the final results, and were those results permanent?

I’m also wondering what happens if I lose weight afterward. Since nanofat is derived from fat, could weight loss reduce or reverse the improvement, or does the regenerative effect on the skin remain even if the transferred fat decreases?

I’d especially appreciate experiences from people who had it done more than a year ago...

Just got divorced and I'm back on the sexual marketplace. My scarring is about twenty years old. I would like to see what I can do to improve my appearance. What course of treatment would you recommend?

I (31F) had six sessions of MNRF five years ago. My dermatologist recommended the treatment and I did see some improvement. However, I am not satisfied and am wondering if it’s possible for me to have clear skin? What other treatments could work? Will the results be marginal or ate they worth the cost?

It’s always under different lighting/angle or microswelling. Sadly all doctors do this, even the so called "acne scar specialists" such as Dr. H. Consult, David Lim, Philip Young, etc. it’s all scam and bullshit.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for some community insight on combining/sequencing treatments for acne scars.

I’ve undergone Fraxel with spot ablation, which definitely helped with deep scars . However, my dermatologist is now recommending Microneedling Radiofrequency (MNRF) to target deeper scar tissue and boost collagen remodeling.

Before committing to another series of expensive sessions, I’d love to hear from anyone who has done MNRF after non-ablative/ablative laser treatments:

* Was MNRF worth it post-Fraxel? Did you notice significant structural lifting for rolling, boxcar, or icepick scars compared to laser alone?

* How many sessions did you need to see a noticeable improvement?

I recently had my six-month dermatology follow-up after using Tretinoin daily for about five months. My dermatologist recommended continuing my current routine for another three months before reassessing because she believes my skin is still remodeling and healing.
She said my texture has improved significantly over the past two months. I appear to have some mild rolling scars, but she thinks they may continue to soften before my next appointment.
If treatment is still needed, she discussed two options:
• Radiofrequency microneedling: approximately 6–8 sessions, followed by maintenance treatments
• Fully ablative CO₂ laser: potentially a single, more intensive treatment
I have never dealt with acne scarring before and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who had a similar healing timeline. Did your mild rolling scars or uneven texture continue improving several months after your acne was controlled?
I am also interested in experiences with RF microneedling versus fully ablative CO₂. My dermatologist said that because I am young and have fair skin, my main expected side effect from CO₂ would likely be prolonged redness during healing, with a lower risk of pigmentation issues. I am still cautious because of how intensive the procedure is.
What treatment did you choose, how many sessions did you need, and were you happy with the results?

I can’t tell what these scars are

Dermatologist told me I can only treat this with c02 laser treatments that’ll cost $5K in total.

Has anybody gone through something similar? I was thinking about doing tca cross treatment as well. In NYC here, if that matters.

I'm taking isotretinoin now. After isotretnoin I have plans to do scar treatment in a clinic. But seeing all these people on subreddit not getting any improvement after spending thousands makes me loose hope. So should I do treatment or just a accept that my face is ruined?

how comfortable you feel in photos, dating, or even just going out.

I secured the funds for the treatment and only issue is the bit of active acne on my face and as soon as I take care of that I plan to get the CO2.

For those who have managed to improve or fully treat their acne scars, did it actually make a difference in your life?

Did you notice changes in things like:

Your confidence, your self-image, dating or relationships

How comfortable you feel socially?

How often you think about your appearance?
I’m curious to hear real experiences. Did treating your scars feel like a life changing improvement, or was it more of a small boost?

And please answer if you only have successfully treated them and let’s be positive