Unfortunately, acne does not always come and go on its own or without leaving a mark. Some acne breakouts can result in scarring. In some cases, the irritation can cause the pimples to burst. This action rips the follicle wall and can be a painful experience and healing process.
Scars are visible if they are red or discolored or if they are elevated or depressed creating a contour irregularity in the skin. Acne scarring can often appear as a depressed or indented spot or hole in the skin that are difficult to correct. Even with make-up, many acne scars are still visible because they cannot be covered completely. We offer many solutions to help improve acne scarring in Grand Rapids, Birmingham, Detroit, and Kalamazoo.
When you are ready to make a transformation, you deserve partners on your journey who you trust deeply to deliver the results you want.
The highly experienced team at The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery is led by board-certified surgeons Dr. Brad Bengtson and Dr. David Alfonso. Our surgeons are regularly recognized by patients and colleagues alike for their commitment to innovation, compassionate patient care, and top-quality outcomes. Their work is supported by the thoughtful and passionate collaboration of the entire Bengtson team.
Has consistently been named one of the Best Doctors in America® since 1996 and recognized as Best Plastic Surgeon in Grand Rapids by Grand Rapids Magazine for the last 12 years.
With over two decades of experience, he is respected for his cutting-edge techniques and compassionate patient care. In addition to his work with patients, Dr. Bengtson travels globally to share his knowledge and innovative approaches with fellow plastic surgeons. He is passionate about delivering harmonious, natural-looking results that elevate rather than alter each patient’s unique aesthetic.
Watch Dr. Bengtson’s VideoHas extensive experience performing a range of surgical and non-surgical procedures, with a particular passion for body contouring and facial rejuvenation.
A careful listener and passionate practitioner, he has received numerous accolades, including recognition as a RealSelf Top Doctor since 2015. He also contributes to advancing techniques in the plastic surgery community through regular publications and lectures. Dr. Alfonso is a fluent Spanish speaker, which helps him provide exceptional communication and care to a broader range of patients.
Watch Dr. Alfonso’s VideoAcne is a skin condition that typically appears in the teen years but can affect patients well into adulthood. Pimples can form on the skin when hair follicles and skin cells are irritated or blocked. This obstruction builds up bacteria, from dirt, make-up, oils, and more. With acne you can sometimes get acne scaring.
Acne is the collection of these pimples, and it can also cause whiteheads and blackheads to form. While the face is the most common and often problematic area for acne, it can also appear on the chest, upper back, and shoulders.
Acne can often feel defeating and overwhelming, especially when it does not respond to traditional treatments. Even worse, when the acne clears, it often leaves behind a noticeable scar. Thankfully, the appearance of acne scars can be reduced and often improved with cosmetic treatments available at the Bengtson Center in Grand Rapids.
Why Consider Cosmetic Enhancement for Acne Scarring?
When it comes to something as common as acne, there are many treatment options to address the related symptoms, including acne scarring. Patients can go to their local drug store, or high-end beauty shop, or the Bengtson Center for medical-grade treatments, all with the same goal of reducing the appearance of acne scarring.
With so many options, why do our patients choose cosmetic treatments over topical creams or day spa services? We offer a vast variety and selection of options, all with slightly different results and benefits. The reason why we recommend cosmetic treatments for acne scarring is to help deliver longer-lasting results that look natural and help boost your overall appearance with assistance from knowledgeable physicians such as Dr. Bengtson.
The approach best recommended for you will depend on the severity of your acne scarring and your medical history or preferred treatment options.
We can help you find an acne scar treatment program that suits your aesthetic goals and your budget and overall needs. To learn which Grand Rapids acne scarring treatment can help improve your blemishes, schedule a consultation at our facility today.
There are different ways to treat acne scarring. The best approach for each patient will vary depending on the severity of the condition, skin type, and more, which is why we offer so many options to help achieve incredible results.
Skin Resurfacing and rejuvenation procedures are non-surgical methods that can help to soften and smooth skin. We offer procedures like chemical peels, microdermabrasion, microneedling, and similar solutions to help eliminate the damaged layers of skin, such as acne scarring at our facility. This helps to reveal the refreshed dermis underneath, which has fewer imperfections. Patients often require more than one round of these treatments for results to show.
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Laser treatments are also skin resurfacing and rejuvenation treatments,although they use different methods and more energy to achieve results. Laser skin resurfacing using energy to eliminate the damaged layers by “sanding down the surface” with light energy. Other techniques like fractional laser and non-ablative laser treatments do not penetrate deep but can be perfect for patients with minor acne scarring. We offer a number of laser options from Candela CORE and fractional CO2 lasers to Nordlys fractional lasers and will match the best options to each patient concern.
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Rather than treating the skin as a whole, facial fillers can help target the recessed scars using volumizing ingredients to help reduce the appearance. Products like cheek fillers, such as JUVÉDERM and Restylane Refyne can help smooth out acne scarring and promote collagen production to improve skin quality naturally.
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The cost of a customized procedure like acne scar treatment will depend on a multitude of factors.
What procedures the patient is getting will play the most significant role, along with the extent of correction required to achieve the desired result. If follow-up treatments are going to be required, patients can discuss what that will look like financially. To help accommodate all patients, we offer flexible payment plans and financing solutions. During your consultation for acne scar treatment Grand Rapids aesthetic specialists at the Bengtson Center will come up with a treatment plan to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.
Are you ready to take the next step to a more beautiful you? Plastic Surgeons Dr. Bengtson and Dr. Alfonso, along with the team at The Bengtson Center for Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery, provide advanced plastic surgery and cosmetic treatment for patients from Grand Rapids, Birmingham, Detroit, and Kalamazoo, Michigan. We specialize in breast augmentation, breast implants, and tummy tuck surgery, as well as laser hair removal, Micro-Needling, BOTOX Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM, and other dermal fillers. Results may vary from person to person.
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