Acne scarring is permanent but can be treated. No treatment is 100% effective and the best result is improvement, not perfection. People of Middle Eastern descent often have postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. Asian patients have lower risk of hyperpigmentation, while Caucasians have the lowest risk. It is always important to treat acne early, before scar formation and discoloration occurs.
RF Microneedling, fractional resurfacing with Pixel laser and chemical peel are the treatments of choice for acne scarring. These procedures are safe, effective and have a relatively quick recovery time (2-3 days).