Skin Rejuvenation

Your Clear Path to Smoother Skin: How to Reduce Acne Scars

The Top 3 Acne Scar Treatments Backed by Science — And Loved by Experts

Acne affects far more than teenagers. In fact, millions of adults struggle with breakouts and the stubborn marks they can leave behind. Whether you’re dealing with active acne, lingering discoloration, or deeper textural scarring, today’s advanced dermatological treatments offer real, noticeable results.

Before we jump into the technologies that renew and repair the skin, it helps to understand how acne forms — and why it can leave such persistent marks behind.

Why Acne Happens (and Why Scars Develop)

Acne forms when oil glands at the base of your hair follicles become overactive, allowing sebum and dead skin cells to clog pores. Bacteria thrive in these blocked follicles, triggering inflammation that leads to whiteheads, blackheads, papules, and more severe cystic acne.

Cystic acne, in particular, causes deep inflammation beneath the skin’s surface. When these lesions rupture internally, they damage surrounding tissue, making long-lasting scarring more likely.

Hormones and bacteria are the biggest contributors, but genetics, stress, and lifestyle factors can also play a role.

The Good News: Advanced Treatments Can Minimize Acne & Acne Scars

At LaserAway, we offer innovative, minimally-invasive technologies specifically designed to smooth the appearance of visible scars and refine overall skin texture. Based on the latest dermatological science, here are three of the most effective solutions available today.

1. Clear + Brilliant®: Refine Texture, Shrink Pores & Brighten Tone

Clear + Brilliant is a gentle yet powerful fractional laser that targets tone and texture irregularities by creating millions of microscopic treatment zones in the skin. This controlled resurfacing replaces damaged skin with fresh, healthy tissue.

Dr. Will Kirby, Chief Medical Officer at LaserAway, explains the distinction between treatment types:

“While the original treatment targets tone and texture, the Permea treatment is uniquely designed to enhance the skin’s permeability by creating greater surface disruption.”

That added permeability boosts product absorption, enhances glow, and accelerates visible improvements.

What Clear + Brilliant Helps With

  • Uneven tone
  • Enlarged pores
  • Superficial acne scars
  • Dullness
  • Rough texture

Most patients notice brighter, smoother, more even skin within a week, with dramatic improvements after a series of treatments.

2. RF Microneedling: Tighten, Resurface, and Restore Collagen

RF Microneedling combines two powerhouse technologies: mechanical skin resurfacing and radiofrequency energy. Together, they target deeper scarring and stimulate collagen remodeling for smoother, firmer skin.

As Nurse Arsema Hawariat, RN, Lead Clinician at LaserAway, explains:
 “The needles puncture deep into the skin, causing skin cell turnover, while the radiofrequency stimulates collagen and skin tightening.”

This dual-action approach is ideal for acne scars that are indented, uneven, or texturally complex.

RF Microneedling Helps Improve

  • Moderate to deep acne scars
  • Skin laxity
  • Uneven texture
  • Fine lines

Over time, collagen production increases, leading to ongoing improvements in firmness and smoothness.

3. Rejuran®: A Regenerative Boost for Smoother, Healthier Skin

Rejuran is a breakthrough topical treatment containing polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA that encourage cellular repair and reduce inflammation. It’s particularly effective for acne scars because it helps rebuild and strengthen the skin from within.

Nurse Arsema highlights one of the most popular treatment pairings:

“Pair either with a Clear + Brilliant laser facial or potent RF Microneedling—it’s essentially like you’re getting two powerhouse treatments in one!”

Combining Rejuran with resurfacing technologies enhances results, accelerates healing, and creates a more even, refined skin surface.

Rejuran Helps With

  • Textural acne scars
  • Redness and inflammation
  • Skin barrier repair
  • Overall radiance and elasticity

Why Choose LaserAway for Acne Scar Reduction

LaserAway is the nation’s leader in aesthetic dermatology, offering the industry’s most advanced laser and injectable technologies administered by highly trained medical professionals. Our team tailors every treatment plan to your skin type, your concerns, and your goals, ensuring safe, effective, and beautifully natural outcomes.

Whether you’re exploring Clear + Brilliant, RF microneedling, or Rejuran, our team will help you build a personalized plan designed for maximum results.

Ready for smoother, clearer, more confident skin? Schedule a free consultation with one of our treatment specialists. 

References

  1. “Polynucleotide-Based Treatments For Various Facial Scars Including Combat Injuries,” Journal of Dermatological Treatment, December 2024.
  2. “The 1440 nm and 1927 nm Nonablative Fractional Diode Laser: Current Trends and Future Directions,” Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, August 2020.
  3. “Treatment of Acne Vulgaris with Fractional Radiofrequency Microneedling,” The Journal of Dermatology, May 8, 2014.

 

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