Acne Scar Revision in Franklin, TN

The Science of Better Skin at Jack & Jill Aesthetics

At Jack & Jill Aesthetics, Dr. Robert F. Garza, MD, FACS serves as Medical Director, providing physician oversight and bringing more than 20 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive medicine to a clinical team that has collectively performed more than 75,000 procedures. The practice has invested in some of the most advanced laser and energy-based technologies available, making it possible to build a multi-treatment approach to acne scar revision around your specific scar types, skin tone, and long-term goals. Schedule a consultation to find out what your skin is capable of.

What Is Acne Scar Revision?

Acne scars form when breakouts damage the skin's deeper layers, disrupting the collagen that keeps the surface smooth. The healing process can produce too much or too little collagen, leaving behind pitted depressions, raised tissue, or patches of discoloration that persist long after the blemish clears. Acne scar revision covers the medical-grade treatments designed to remodel that damaged tissue and rebuild the skin's collagen structure from beneath. At Jack & Jill Aesthetics, laser technologies, radiofrequency devices, and advanced skin treatments are matched to your individual scar profile and skin type.

Benefits of Acne Scar Revision

Visibly reduced depth and appearance of depressed scars
Improved overall skin texture and surface uniformity
Fading of post-acne discoloration and dark spots
Increased collagen production for progressive, lasting skin improvement
Treatment plans customized to your specific scar types and skin tone
Greater confidence in your everyday complexion

Am I a Good Candidate for Acne Scar Revision?

The best candidates are adults who have cleared their active acne and are now dealing with the textural or pigmentary changes it left behind. Stable skin matters: ongoing breakouts can interfere with treatment and compromise results. Patients across a wide range of skin tones can often benefit from scar revision, though treatment selection is carefully tailored to minimize risk, particularly for deeper complexions. A thorough skin assessment during your consultation is the most reliable way to determine which treatments are appropriate for you and what level of improvement is realistic.

Why choose Jack & Jill Aesthetics for Acne Scar Revision?

With more than 50 years of combined team experience and a treatment portfolio built around the most current laser and energy-based technologies, Jack & Jill Aesthetics is equipped to address acne scarring from multiple angles. The clinical team builds combination plans that address multiple scar characteristics simultaneously, with results that go beyond what any single modality could achieve. Dr. Garza's physician oversight adds clinical confidence, and the practice's relationship-first approach means every plan is built around the individual in front of them.

Your Consultation

At Jack & Jill Aesthetics, consultations are built around getting to know you. Your team member will review your skin history, examine your scar types, and ask about previous treatments before making any recommendations. You'll leave with a clear picture of your options and honest expectations about what's achievable.

How Much Does Acne Scar Revision Cost?

Pricing depends on the specific technologies involved, the number of sessions recommended, and the overall scope of your plan. Because a combination approach tends to produce the most significant improvements for acne scarring, a full cost breakdown is provided after a thorough skin assessment has been completed. Jack & Jill Aesthetics works with CareCredit and other healthcare financing options to help make your treatment plan achievable on a timeline that works for you.

What to Expect During Acne Scar Revision Treatment

Preparing Your Skin

In the weeks leading up to treatment, the clinical team may recommend a medical-grade skincare regimen to optimize your skin's condition and, depending on the modality, may ask you to pause certain topical products or medications beforehand. Proper preparation helps reduce the risk of side effects and gives treatment the best chance to perform.

During Treatment

Session length varies by modality, but most laser and energy-based treatments run between 30 and 60 minutes. Topical numbing cream is applied in advance for procedures where comfort is a factor, and most patients describe the experience as tolerable with mild warmth or pressure. Your team will walk you through exactly what to expect for your specific treatment before you begin.

Immediately After Treatment

Redness, mild swelling, and warmth in the treated area are normal responses following most procedures and typically begin to settle within a few hours. Before you leave, your team will provide specific aftercare instructions and recommend medical-grade products to support your skin through recovery.

Acne Scar Revision Recovery

Recovery varies considerably depending on which treatments are included in your plan. Gentler options like Laser Genesis or Clear & Brilliant involve little to no social downtime, with skin typically pink for a day before returning to normal. More aggressive resurfacing, such as Fractional CO2, requires more patience: some peeling, redness, and sensitivity are expected over several days as the skin fully heals.

Acne Scar Revision Results

Improvement from acne scar revision develops progressively over weeks and months as the skin heals and newly stimulated collagen matures. A single session can produce meaningful changes, particularly for surface-level texture concerns, but most patients with significant scarring see the greatest transformation after a series of treatments. Your clinical team will give you an honest, realistic picture of what's achievable based on your scar types, skin health, and chosen modalities before you begin.

Types of Acne Scars

Knowing your scar type shapes which treatments will work best. The most common varieties each behave differently, and many patients have more than one.

Ice Pick Scars

Narrow, deep channels that extend into the dermis. They're the most stubborn to treat and typically require more aggressive resurfacing.

Boxcar Scars

Broader depressions with defined, sharply-edged walls. They respond well to fractional laser and radiofrequency treatments.

Rolling Scars

Create a wave-like surface texture from fibrous bands tethering the skin beneath. Microneedling and radiofrequency modalities are often effective for these.

Hypertrophic Scars

Raised rather than depressed, caused by excess collagen production during healing. Treatment is distinct from atrophic approaches.

Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Discoloration rather than a true scar, but it frequently accompanies acne damage and responds well to IPL and targeted laser treatments.

Related Treatments at Jack & Jill Aesthetics

Microneedling: Uses fine needles to trigger the skin's natural collagen production, improving texture and smoothness across a series of sessions.
Fractional CO2 Resurfacing: One of the most effective resurfacing technologies available, targeting deep scars by removing damaged tissue in precise columns and stimulating significant collagen remodeling.
Fraxel Dual: A dual-wavelength fractional laser that addresses both surface discoloration and deeper textural irregularities with a more manageable recovery profile than fully ablative options.
Infini RF: Combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling to deliver deep collagen stimulation, making it particularly effective for atrophic scars and mild skin laxity.
Laser Genesis: A gentle, no-downtime laser treatment that reduces redness and refines skin texture, well-suited to patients in the earlier stages of post-acne skin recovery.
IPL & Vascular Lasers: Targets post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and persistent redness, helping to restore a more even tone as part of a broader scar revision plan.

FAQs

How many treatment sessions will I typically need?

The number of sessions depends on the type and severity of your scarring, as well as which treatments are included in your plan. Mild surface texture concerns may respond in two to three sessions, while more pronounced atrophic scarring often requires four to six or more. Your clinical team will provide a realistic estimate based on a thorough assessment of your skin during your initial consultation.

Can multiple treatments be performed in the same session?

In many cases, yes. Combining modalities in a single visit, such as a laser treatment followed by microneedling or topical growth factors, can amplify results and streamline your overall treatment timeline. The clinical team will determine which combinations are safe and appropriate for your skin at any given stage of your plan.

What are the potential risks of acne scar revision?

Side effects vary by treatment but may include temporary redness, swelling, peeling, and, in some cases, changes in pigmentation. The risk of complications is significantly reduced when treatments are matched carefully to your skin type and performed by a qualified clinical team. Your team will review the specific risk profile for each recommended treatment before you proceed.

Can acne scar revision be done on the back, chest, or shoulders?

Acne scarring on the back, chest, and shoulders is common and often more treatable than patients expect. Most of the same laser resurfacing, microneedling, and radiofrequency modalities used for facial scarring can be adapted to body areas, with settings calibrated to the treatment site.

Is there anything I should avoid after treatment to protect my results?

Sun exposure is the most critical thing to limit in the days and weeks following treatment, as UV radiation can trigger post-inflammatory pigmentation changes in recently treated skin. Daily broad-spectrum sunscreen use is essential throughout your treatment series. Your team will also provide guidance on which skincare products to avoid temporarily based on the specific procedure you've had.

Will my results last, or will the scars return?

Structural improvements to the skin, such as reduced scar depth and increased collagen, are generally long-lasting. Successfully treated scars do not come back on their own, though new acne could create new scar tissue over time. Maintaining skin health with a medical-grade skincare routine and periodic maintenance treatments can help preserve what you've achieved.

How are treatments adapted for patients with medium or deeper skin tones?

Patients with deeper complexions require thoughtful treatment selection to minimize the risk of skin darkening or lightening following laser and energy-based procedures. This includes choosing appropriate wavelengths, adjusting treatment settings, and in some cases, using pre-treatment protocols designed to stabilize melanin activity.

Reclaim Confidence in Your Complexion

Acne scars can outlast the breakouts that caused them by years, but they don't have to define your skin permanently. At Jack & Jill Aesthetics, the clinical team in Franklin builds individualized scar revision plans using the most advanced technologies available, all within the personalized, relationship-driven environment the practice is known for. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward the complexion you want.