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If acne has left behind pitting, uneven texture, or depressed marks that skincare cannot reach, those changes reflect structural damage in the dermis. Acne scar treatment in Wilmington, NC, at United Medical and Aesthetics addresses that damage directly. Aleta Sloan, PA-C, offers non-surgical acne-scar repair tailored to your scar type, skin tone, and goals.
What causes permanent acne scarring on facial skin begins with inflammation. When a breakout penetrates the dermis, inflammation destroys collagen fibers in the follicle wall. The skin lays down disorganized replacement collagen rather than restoring the original structure, leaving a tethered or depressed scar that persists long after the breakout resolves.
Treating ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars effectively requires identifying which type is present, since each responds differently to treatment:
Acne scarring changes how light reflects off the skin, creating shadows that make the complexion look uneven. Makeup settles into depressions rather than sitting smoothly. For many patients, the persistent visibility of acne scarring affects confidence long after breakouts resolve.
How to fade deep ice pick and boxcar acne scars starts with breaking down tethered fibrous tissue and stimulating organized new collagen. Smoothing depressed acne scars is most effective when clinical treatment combines with consistent protective habits:
At United Medical and Aesthetics, Aleta Sloan, PA-C, offers acne scarring texture revision matched to each patient’s scar type, skin tone, and depth of damage:
Patients with post-acne pigmentation can explore protocols on the sun damage and pigmentation and uneven skin texture pages.
Treating ice pick, boxcar, and rolling scars requires targeting the specific facial zones where each type concentrates:
Non-surgical laser and biostimulatory options for acne scars are well suited to adults who:
A consultation with Aleta Sloan, PA-C, will assess your scar types, skin tone, and the depth of damage to confirm your candidacy and recommend the right series.
How long acne scar reduction results last depends on scar type and modality:
Smoothing depressed acne scars optimally requires 3 to 4 sessions for advanced cases. Because treatments rebuild structural dermal collagen, improvements are long-lasting.
Wilmington’s outdoor lifestyle means patients often present with acne scarring compounded by cumulative UV exposure that deepens post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Effective treatment accounts for both the structural scar and the pigmentation history.
Aleta Sloan, PA-C, and Dr. Timothy Sloan bring 70 or more years of combined experience. Here is what sets their approach apart:
An ideal treatment can be a combination of cold-fiber fractional laser resurfacing with collagen biostimulators for comprehensive structural repair. Laser targets surface texture and scar depth, while biostimulators rebuild the dermal foundation beneath.
Permanent acne scarring forms when severe inflammation from deep breakouts destroys healthy dermal collagen. As the skin heals, disorganized collagen creates tethered, depressed depressions that persist long after the breakout resolves.
Ice pick scars are narrow, deep punctures. Boxcar scars are wider depressions with sharp vertical edges. Rolling scars create a wavy, soft-edged texture from fibrous bands beneath the skin. Each type responds differently and often requires a tailored protocol.
Yes. Fractional laser resurfacing vaporizes precise columns of scarred tissue and triggers organized new collagen, producing structural scar improvement that is long-lasting. Deeper scars typically require multiple sessions for optimal results.
Most patients notice improvement after a single session. A series of 3 to 4 sessions spaced several weeks apart is recommended for advanced or deep scarring to achieve optimal structural smoothing and collagen rebuilding.
Because treatments rebuild the skin’s actual dermal collagen matrix, structural improvements are long-lasting. Biostimulatory results typically last 2 or more years. Laser resurfacing improvements last 12 or more months with daily SPF and consistent skincare.
If acne scarring or pitting is affecting your confidence, Aleta Sloan, PA-C, and her team are ready to help. They offer acne scar treatment in Wilmington, NC, built around your scar type and goals.
United Medical and Aesthetics is a 5-star med spa directed by Dr. Timothy and Aleta Sloan, PA-C, who have a combined 70 years of medical and clinical experience. We combine our medical knowledge, best lasers, injectables, and medical-grade skincare to help you achieve the skin you love.
