Acne Scar Treatment in San Diego
SOM treats acne scars with a tailored plan, RF microneedling, laser resurfacing, subcision, and more, matched to your scar type for smoother, more even skin. At SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas, every plan is set by dermatologist-trained providers following the SOM Method.
How are acne scars treated in San Diego?
At SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas, acne scars are treated with a tailored plan based on scar type. RF microneedling (Sylfirm X, Morpheus8) remodels collagen for rolling and boxcar scars; laser resurfacing smooths texture; subcision releases tethered scars; and TCA CROSS treats deep icepick scars. Most plans are a series, with RF microneedling commonly around $700–$1,000 per session. Results build over months. Plans are designed by dermatologist-trained providers following the SOM Method.
~$700–$1,000
Series of 3–6
45–60 min
2–3 days (RF)
3–6 months
Individual review
45–60 minutes
3–6 months
3–6 sessions a series
2–3 days (RF)
Tailored, multi-tool
Dermatologist-trained provider
Real acne and acne-scar patients.
Every case is documented by SOM Aesthetics. Acne-scar treatment smooths texture and softens scars, building over a series and the months after.
A tailored plan for every scar type.
Acne scars are not all the same, and neither is the treatment. Rolling and boxcar scars respond to collagen remodeling; tethered scars need release; deep icepick scars need precise spot treatment. SOM matches the right tools to your scars.
Core tools include RF microneedling (Sylfirm X, Morpheus8), laser resurfacing (MicroLaser Peel, ProFractional, Contour TRL), subcision, and TCA CROSS, often combined over a series. Your SOM provider designs the plan and sets the sequence.
✓ Dermatologist-led
Dermatologist-trained providers follow the SOM Method when designing and performing your scar plan.
✓ Multiple tools
RF microneedling, laser, subcision, and CROSS, matched to your scars.
✓ The SOM Method
Dermatologist-trained providers follow the SOM Method.
✓ Individual candidacy review
Skin tone, scar type, device, settings, and healing history guide treatment selection.
✓ Realistic, honest goals
Major improvement is the goal; perfection is rarely promised.
Is acne-scar treatment right for you?
✓ Good Candidates
• Rolling, boxcar, or icepick acne scars
• Uneven texture from past breakouts
• Scars that haven't improved with skincare
• Acne is now controlled (active acne treated first)
• Skin type and medical history reviewed in consultation
• Ready for a series over several months
✗ May Not Be Right For
• Active, uncontrolled acne (treat acne first)
• Pregnant or breastfeeding
• Recently on isotretinoin (timing matters)
• Active infection in the area
• History of keloid scarring (special care)
• Expect a single-session, complete fix
A consultation with a dermatologist-trained SOM provider confirms your scar types and the right combination plan.
Acne-scar tools compared.
Acne Scars guided by dermatologist-led standards and the SOM Method.
Dermatologist-trained SOM providers plan and deliver Acne Scars through the SOM Method, with consultation, candidacy review, individualized treatment planning, documentation, and follow-up.
How much does acne-scar treatment cost in San Diego?
Per session (varies by tool)
Confirmed in consultation
10% off retail
Available after first visit
By scar severity
Total depends on tools and series
Final pricing is confirmed in consultation. 0% APR financing through Cherry and CareCredit for qualifying patients.
Four steps. One personalized plan.
Your SOM provider maps your scar types and designs a tailored, sequenced plan.
If acne is active, we control it first so new scars do not form.
RF microneedling, laser, subcision, or CROSS, alone or combined, over a series.
Collagen rebuilds over months; the plan is adjusted as scars improve.
Before · During · After
How to prepare for acne-scar treatment
Make sure active acne is controlled first. Avoid sun and self-tanner before your session. Pause retinoids a few days prior if advised, and tell us about cold-sore history or recent isotretinoin use.
• Control active acne before scar treatment
• Avoid sun and self-tanner before treatment
• Pause retinoids a few days before if advised
• Tell us about cold-sore history or Accutane use
• Plan a series over several months
What happens during acne scar treatment
After numbing, treatment takes about 30 to 45 minutes. A dermatologist-trained SOM provider uses RF microneedling and/or laser at a depth chosen for your scar type to remodel the skin. You will feel heat and pressure. Your plan may combine modalities over several visits.
• ~30–45 min, after numbing
• RF microneedling and/or laser
• Depth chosen for scar type
• Heat and pressure
• Often a series of visits
Acne scar aftercare
Expect redness and swelling for a few days, with possible pinpoint scabbing. Avoid makeup for 24 to 48 hours, avoid sun, and use SPF. Scars soften gradually over months as collagen remodels; a series gives the most improvement.
• Redness/swelling a few days
• Possible pinpoint scabbing
• No makeup 24–48h, avoid sun
• Daily SPF
• Improves over months, series best
Is acne-scar treatment safe, and what to know?
✓ Do
• Control active acne before scar work
• Apply sunscreen daily and reapply outdoors
• Follow aftercare for each tool used
• Complete the series for best results
• Give your skin months to remodel
• Call us right away with any unusual symptoms
✗ Don't
• Do not treat scars while acne is flaring
• Do not sun-tan or use self-tanner before or after
• Do not pick at healing skin
• Do not expect one session to fix everything
• Do not skip telling us about Accutane or keloids
• Do not replace medical review with online advice
Acne-scar questions patients ask
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Acne Scar Treatment in Encinitas / North County San Diego.
SOM Aesthetics is at 25 E E St, Encinitas, CA 92024, accessible from Del Mar, La Jolla, Carlsbad, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe. Call (760) 766-7546.
