What causes acne scars?

Acne begins when excess oil and dead skin cells trap themselves inside a hair follicle. Consequently, bacteria can quickly multiply in this blocked environment, causing deep inflammation and painful infections that spread to surrounding tissues. To heal this damaged area, your body rushes to produce thick collagen fibers. However, if the healing process is uneven, this replacement tissue ultimately creates a permanent scar.

You can typically develop two distinct types of acne scars:
• Hypertrophic Scars: Your body produces too much collagen during the healing phase, which creates a raised, thick bump on the skin's surface.
• Atrophic or Depressed Scars: The skin lacks enough collagen to rebuild the underlying tissue, leaving behind an indented or pitted scar. These commonly appear as boxcar, icepick, or rolling scars.

How Does the Aerolase Neo Treat Acne Scars?

The Aerolase Neo is an innovative, medical-grade laser that safely reaches structures deep below the surface without harming your outer skin. It accomplishes this by delivering powerful light energy in exceptionally rapid pulses.

Thanks to the Neo’s proprietary 650 Microsecond Technology™, the laser exposes your skin to energy for a duration up to 50 times shorter than traditional lasers. Because of this rapid speed, the surrounding skin tissue never overheats. As a result, the procedure remains exceptionally comfortable and eliminates any need for messy cooling gels or numbing creams.

Furthermore, this advanced technology makes the laser safe and highly effective for all skin types and tones, including darker complexions that are traditionally prone to hyperpigmentation from older laser systems. As the targeted light energy penetrates beneath each scar, the controlled heat instantly shrinks existing proteins and triggers a massive surge in new collagen production. Through this natural collagen boost, your skin gradually strengthens, tightens, and lifts from within, ultimately diminishing the appearance of the scar for a smoother, more radiant complexion.