Case Clinic: Atrophic Acne Scarring

Meet this week’s client:
Age: 27
Skin Type: Oily, slightly dehydrated
Key Concern: Acne scarring, primarily ‘ice pick scars’ concentrated on the cheeks and temples, resulting from hormonal breakouts in the client’s late teens and early twenties.
Lifestyle Notes: Client wears SPF inconsistently and uses a retinol serum at night (3x/week). No history of professional peels or microneedling.
Goal: Smoother texture and improved overall brightness without irritation.

💬 Let’s discuss:

• How would you approach this client’s first few treatments?

• What modalities or ingredients would you consider most effective for long-term texture improvement?

• How do you set realistic expectations for scarring with clients?

This is a learning space, share your protocols, product pairings, and even your challenges when addressing post-acne scarring. 👇