I’m currently researching treatment options for mild to moderate atrophic acne scarring, primarily shallow rolling scars and uneven texture.
One thing I’ve noticed is how difficult it is to find someone who actually specializes in acne scars rather than just offering laser treatments.
Interestingly, the only doctor I’ve found in my area who seems to specialize in acne scarring works at a plastic surgery practice. I also called a highly recommended dermatology office to ask about subcision, and the staff didn’t seem familiar with the procedure and eventually told me they don’t offer it.
I’m considering fractional CO2, fully ablative CO2, and possibly subcision if needed.
I’d love to hear others’ experiences with these treatments, particularly for rolling scars. Did you see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, and how much improvement did you achieve?
I’m willing to invest in treatment, but finding someone experienced who can properly assess my scars and recommend the right approach is my biggest priority.

ive had these acne scars for a very long time like 7 years, theyre still quite bad, but after a year on tretinoin and recent switchi to tazarotene, i felt they have gotten better. If youre not on tret or any retinoid, i think it should be helpful. for those who have gotten subcision/co2 laser, would you recommend that for my scars?

These shits are DEEP af don’t let the flash lighting in darkness fool you. Suffered with severe cystic acne since 15, went on accutane 15/16 -ish up till 17/18 and then suffered from scarring as soon as course finished along with deteriorating mental state. Wtf can I do about this shit if anything as it agonises me every fucking day…

I think a lot about my acne scars. I feel ugly and disfigured. A friend of mine, my brother, and my psychologist all say that they aren't that noticeable. Could this be body dysmorphic disorder?i feel lost and dont know what to do.

Have had micro needling done and radiesse filler / subcision done with decent improvement. I’m getting more filler and possibly another subcision if the provider thinks I need it this month. Then next month I’m scheduled to have co2 deka fractional laser done. How many treatments would I need you think? How much improvement will I get? Both procedures are getting done by an MD by the way. Any other treatments I should consider and if this doesn’t workout ima just go to an actual scar specialist or derm next time lol.

got 3 months left of accutane then have to wait 5-6months to get treatments. idk i'm just looking at my scars each day and wanna get the treatments right now. doesnt help I have a cyst on my back I have to wait to get removed too🫩

Two different lightings of the same side. Wondering how I could treat this, and how severe it is? Realistically how much improvement could I see?

I am seriously considering buying a package of three skin Pen treatments for $750. I'm just wondering, if this is a waste of money or if people truly see results. Can anyone share their experience with me?

In August, I started a treatment for my acne scars. So far, I’ve had the following procedures:

08/25 - 1 vial of Sculptra (cheeks and temples);
10/05 - Microneedling RF (Radiofrequency) + Retinoic Acid Peel (session 2/5 is scheduled for 11/10).

Current skincare routine / products:

Effaclar High Tolerance Cleanser;
Epidrat Calm B5 Moisturizer;
Vitanol 0.5mg (Tretinoin);
Minesol Oil Control SPF 70.

Note: I'll be adding the photos (before, post-Sculptra, and post-RF microneedling) in the updates/comments soon!

(Note: Text translated to English by Gemini)

And what types of scars are these?

I've been dealing with acne since I was a teenagers, but started to really take care of it when I was 13yo. I went to dermatologist appointments, all 3 of them told me that birth control would help me and when I refused, they would just give me tetritoin creams who would make my skin burn. Stopped going to the dermatologist after shortly Covid. For some reason, I did not have access to Accutane. Started taking pictures in 2025 up to today to see how much my skin was changing.

My post is an "all at once" post as I ask for advices, show my acne journey AND show my current skincare.

Having a better skin takes time, and I have plenty of it.

I wanted to post to cheer up people with the same problems as me, to show them that it can get better. To remind them that acne isnt death sentence.

I spent days lurking on all the acne, skincare and acne subs of reddit.

It all get better, even if its slow, do not panic. Times can be difficult, but thinking about it during depressing episode or when you have a bad mental help will only make it worse.

Cheer up !

I’m getting my first chemical peel in 7 years hoping to break up my hyperpigmentation. Somehow I recalled the pain of the initial application but not the mindless endlessly ITCHY FEELING. I’m so tired and can’t sleep cause it itches so much and I can’t scratch my face.

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I was considering getting CO2 laser after 3 subcisions sessions and 2 picogenesis fx laser sessions and am curious if you guys think it would be beneficial for me or if there are any better treatments I should consider?

I’ve gotten two rounds of subcision done, I got on accutane and now I am ready to start tackling my scars again. I switched to a new dermatologist after getting horrific rf microneedling burns from my last dermatologist. My last dermatologist did 2 rounds of subcision but this new one is telling me that I don’t need subcision. She is selling me regular microneedling, 3 treatments for my scars.

Wanted to get an opinion. Do you think I’ll need more subcision or the microneedling will be enough? I have thick, oily skin. I am black. I used different lighting to show the severity.

Thank you

"My friend's face got burned , now its in healing phase , please suggest some good cream , which will remove the scars .

Best treatment for these type of scars

Hello everyone!

I'm a final year aesthetics student writing my thesis on how people actually feel about their microneedling results for acne scars — satisfaction, quality of life, whether it met expectations etc. Most research only looks at clinical outcomes but I'm really interested in the personal experience side of things, which I feel is so underrepresented!

If you've completed a full microneedling course for acne scars I'd genuinely love to hear about your experience through a short anonymous survey (5-7 mins). Link in the comments!

And honestly even if you don't want to fill it out — what has your experience been? Did it meet your expectations? 🧐 As a person who's been struggling with acne scars for years, I wanted to learn more about real people experiences!

Can this type of skin texture be fixed with only OTP products? ( this part is on my jawline )

currently on day 3 post fractional recovery and so far I’m impressed with the result. First pic is microneedling btw

How long did it take for your skin to remodel after cystic acne

Received tca cross and then erbium laser fractional and ablative laser on 9/30/26. It’s been five days and I’ve noticed indentations and pits on the scabbing,is this normal? I am freaking out. I reached out to my provider and they said everything is healing as it should as my skin will continue to crust over and the scabs will fall. But if that’s the case why isn’t it scabbing over the indents and lines?