Acne is frustrating enough. The scars it leaves behind should not follow you forever. Our Colorado Springs team offers treatments that target active acne and resurface the scarring it leaves behind for visibly smoother, clearer skin.
Understanding Your Concern
Acne scars are a wound healing problem as much as a skin problem. When a breakout triggers an inflammatory response deep enough to damage the collagen structure beneath the surface, the skin repairs itself imperfectly, leaving behind tissue that differs in texture, density, and organisation from the surrounding skin.
The severity of the scarring depends on several factors: how deep and inflamed the original breakout was, skin type, genetics, and whether the lesion was picked or manipulated during healing. The result can range from shallow textural irregularities and uneven tone to deeper pitted marks that cast visible shadows in certain light.
This is where most skincare products and surface treatments reach their limit. Topicals can fade post-inflammatory pigmentation and improve skin tone at the surface, but they cannot reach the layer where the structural damage actually occurred. Real improvement requires penetrating to the depth of the original injury and prompting the skin to rebuild new, organised collagen in place of the disrupted tissue.
That is what treatments like Morpheus8Burst and Pixel CO2 Laser are designed to do. Rather than working around the scar, they work through it.
Acne breakouts trigger inflammation that disrupts the collagen structure of the skin. Deeper breakouts cause more significant damage, leading to visible scarring.
Scar tissue forms when damaged collagen heals in a disorganized way, creating the textural irregularities and pitting associated with acne scarring.
Many patients also experience dark spots or redness following breakouts caused by melanin overproduction in response to inflammation.
Smoother Skin. Real Results.
Treatment Results Last Long-Term
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Acne scar treatment takes time, and the right plan depends on the type and depth of scarring, your skin tone, and how your skin responds. Dr. Dunham and his team will assess your scars and put together a realistic, personalised treatment plan.
Skin tightening, collagen & elastin rebuilding, and resurfacing for face, neck & chest.
Combines microneedling and RF energy to treat deep lines and wrinkles, sagging jowls, and overall skin quality. Face and neck are always treated together at no additional cost, and it pairs especially well with Pixel CO2 Laser, PRP, or exosomes for further results.
Comprehensive resurfacing for acne scars and texture.
Your own growth factors accelerating skin repair.
Clinical-grade peels to resurface and refine.
Why Patients Choose Us
Recognized by InMode for clinical excellence in skin treatments statewide.
Dr. Dunham personally evaluates every patient and oversees every acne scar treatment plan at our Colorado Springs med spa.
Our treatments work at the structural level, rebuilding the collagen beneath the scar rather than masking it at the surface.
Yes. While acne scars cannot be completely erased, they can often be significantly improved with the right treatment approach. Treatments like Morpheus8Burst and Pixel CO2 Laser work by penetrating to the depth of the scar tissue and stimulating the skin to produce new, organized collagen in its place.
Morpheus8Burst uses RF microneedling to stimulate collagen remodeling with 2–5 days of recovery and works well for many scar types. Pixel CO2 Laser resurfaces the skin while stimulating deeper collagen and typically provides more comprehensive improvement for texture and pigmentation concerns.
Morpheus8Burst typically requires 3 to 6 consecutive sessions for a full correction plan. Pixel CO2 Laser can produce significant improvement in 1–2 sessions. PRP and corrective peels are generally used as part of an ongoing treatment series.
Morpheus8Burst generally involves 2–5 days of redness and mild swelling. Pixel CO2 Laser typically requires 5–10 days of recovery. PRP and corrective facials usually involve minimal to no downtime.
Pricing depends on treatment selection and number of sessions. Financing is available through our partners. The most accurate pricing comes from an in-person consultation.
Dr. Dunham and his team will evaluate your skin and build a personalized acne scar treatment plan. Real results rarely come from a single treatment. Dr. Dunham and his team often combine and stack multiple treatments into one strategic plan built around your goals — because we’re focused on your results, not a sales pitch.
