Acne affects many people during their teen years with breakouts and inflammation, but even once the active pimples have gotten better, scarring may remain. There are many types of acne scars. Some are red, some pale, and some darkly pigmented. They may be firm, raised, or indented. Some may look like large pores or deep holes and are called “ice pick” scars. We have many tools for improving the appearance of acne scarring. Intense pulsed light (IPL) can improve color and redness, fractional laser can reduce the depth irregularities and smooth out the skin, microneedling can help people with darker skin tones, and special techniques like scar revision or subcision may also be used. In other cases, we may recommend dermabrasion or certain skin care products. Acne scarring can be improved! We can help.