How to Get Rid of Acne Scarring

October 30, 2025

Dealing with acne scars once you’ve cleared your acne can feel frustrating and discouraging. The good news is, there are safe and effective ways to improve the appearance of acne scars. At Aesthetica Medical Spa in Pleasant Grove, Utah, we specialize in advanced skin rejuvenation treatments such as acne scar treatments and medical-grade skincare products designed to smooth texture, fade discoloration and scars, and restore your confidence.

Can You Get Rid of Acne Scars at Home?

At-home skincare products can help with mild acne scarring and hyperpigmentation, but they typically can’t erase deeper acne scars on their own. Professional-grade skincare, like SkinCeuticals Retinol, or Skinbetter AlphaRet, can help stimulate cell turnover and smooth skin over time. Brightening products like Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum can help to brighten the skin and fade discoloration, and daily broad-spectrum sunscreen use is also critical because unprotected sun exposure can darken acne scars and make them more noticeable.

Some acne scar patients ask about products for acne scarring on the market like at-home microdermabrasion or microneedling tools. These at-home acne scar tools are typically unsafe to use without proper training. Untrained individuals may introduce harmful bacteria, misuse the devices, or cause further damage to the skin. It is also common for these at-home devices to have a lower needle depth which can make the treatment less effective compared to acne scar treatments done by licensed professionals with well-tested, safe, equipment and aftercare.

While at-home skincare is important, depending on the type of acne scars a patient has, some individuals see the best results by combining a customized skincare plan with professional acne scar treatments at Aesthetica in Utah.

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What’s the Best Treatment for Acne Scars?

The best treatment for acne scars depends on your skin’s current condition, your skin tone, treatments and products you’ve tried in the past, and the type and depth of your acne scars. Patients can struggle with different types of acne scars such as: raised scars, depressed scars, atrophic acne scars, boxcar scars, hyperpigmentation, ice pick scars, or a different type of acne scarring. Our skin experts are here to help you with whatever acne scarring you’re experiencing. The following are some of the skin treatments and laser treatments that we offer for acne scars at our medical spa and plastic surgery clinic:

-Nordlys Frax Laser is a treatment for acne scars that targets deep scars and uneven tone with fractional laser technology, promoting new, healthy skin.

-Chemical peels, such as the ZO 3-Step Peel or SkinCeuticals Micropeel, can help your skin shed its top layer of skin to reveal healthier, smoother, and more even skin. They can help gently exfoliate your skin to fade discoloration, hyperpigmentation, redness, and smooth skin texture from acne scarring.

-Microneedling is a skin rejuvenation treatment that causes tiny, micro-injuries to the skin to induce the skin’s natural healing process. It helps break up the scar tissue and promote new collagen production to improve the appearance of acne scars and overall skin texture.

-Morpheus8 is a radiofrequency microneedling device that stimulates collagen to help smooth acne scarring and refine skin texture. During the procedure, thin needles penetrate the skin and emit radiofrequency energy to create small, controlled injuries to prompt collagen and elastin production. This can help improve the appearance of acne scars, marks, and discoloration in the skin.

-TotalFX (CO2 Laser Resurfacing) is a treatment offered at our plastic surgery center in Lindon. It’s performed by one of our plastic surgeons at Aesthetica Plastic Surgery in Utah. This treatment is ideal for patients who have had severe acne and severe acne scarring and it helps resurface the skin for a dramatic improvement in texture and tone. To schedule a consultation for CO2 with Dr. Curiel or Dr. Crofts, call them at 801-785-8825.

Acne Scar Treatment Results at Aesthetica

Get started on your journey to healthy, clear skin with a complimentary skin consultation at Aesthetica. One of our Master Estheticians will go over your skin goals and create a personalized treatment plan and skincare routine that will fit into your lifestyle.

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What Makes Acne Scars Worse?

Several factors can cause scars to appear more noticeable or increase your chances of forming them including sun exposure, picking at your skin, inconsistent skincare, and untreated acne and breakouts.

Sun exposure can increase your risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or PIH, as well as slow your body’s healing of acne scars. Always wear sunscreen (even if you’re not going outside) and try to keep your face covered with a hat when you’re spending time in the sun.

Alongside daily sunscreen, having a consistent and personalized skincare routine is essential for improving the appearance of acne scars. Using the wrong products, or constantly switching routines, can make acne and scarring worse.

It’s easy to be tempted by products recommended on TikTok or Instagram, but influencers often don’t use those products themselves and usually don’t have the expertise to recommend what’s right for your skin.

Acne-prone and scarred skin is often very sensitive, so it’s important to use products that soothe rather than irritate–and that are backed by science to support true skin health.

At Aesthetica, our licensed estheticians can design a customized skincare plan tailored to your unique needs during your free consultation. Call or text us at 801-785-8884 to schedule yours and start your journey toward clearer, healthier skin.

Lastly, picking at your skin can increase the chance of permanent acne scars as well as the risk of infection. Popping your pimples may seem satisfying, but it can cause irritation, inflammation, can introduce bacteria from your hands, and overall slow down your acne’s healing process.

When you come in for a skincare treatment for acne at Aesthetica, one of our Master Estheticians can perform a sanitary, professional extractions if needed and if you wish to help reduce the risk of scarring and infection.

How Do I Know Which Acne Scar Treatment Is Right for Me?

The best way to know which acne scar treatment will be the most effective for you is through a complimentary consultation with a Master Esthetician. Every patient’s skin is different, and acne scars can vary widely in type and severity. At Aesthetica Medical Spa in Pleasant Grove, UT, we begin with a one-on-one skin consultation to evaluate your concerns and create a customized treatment plan with at-home, professional-grade skincare along with advanced skincare treatments as needed.