Acne develops when hair follicles become blocked with excess sebum, dead skin, and bacteria. This triggers inflammation within the pilosebaceous unit, producing whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, or deeper lesions. When inflammation is severe or prolonged, it can damage the surrounding collagen and elastin, leaving permanent textural changes known as acne scars. At LaVida Medspa, we create personalized treatment plans based on your skin type, acne severity, scar pattern, lifestyle, and budget. We aim to reduce breakouts, calm inflammation, support skin renewal, and stimulate collagen remodeling to improve long-term skin clarity.
Active acne treatments focus on reducing clogged pores, controlling excess oil, minimizing acne-causing bacteria, calming inflammation, and accelerating healthy epidermal turnover. By addressing multiple factors contributing to breakouts, treatment helps improve skin clarity while reducing the likelihood of future blemishes and post-inflammatory discoloration.
Acne scar treatments focus on rebuilding collagen, remodeling damaged dermal tissue, and improving uneven texture created after inflammatory acne heals. By stimulating your skin’s natural repair processes, treatment gradually softens depressed scars, smooths irregularities, and restores healthier structural support beneath the skin’s surface.
Acne and acne scars can present differently depending on their severity, location, and stage of healing.
Common signs include:
RADIESSE is a calcium hydroxylapatite filler that restores volume beneath depressed acne scars while stimulating fibroblasts to produce new collagen. Its microspheres act as a scaffold within the dermis, supporting tissue remodeling after the carrier gel is absorbed. This improves the depth, contour, and overall appearance of selected atrophic acne scars.
SCULPTRA is a poly-L-lactic acid biostimulator that improves acne scars by triggering a controlled inflammatory response that activates fibroblasts. Over several weeks and months, new collagen is deposited throughout the treated area, increasing dermal thickness and structural support. The result is progressive improvement in scars, uneven texture, and overall skin quality.
Chemical peels accelerate epidermal cell turnover by removing damaged surface layers and stimulating the regeneration of healthier skin. As new cells replace older ones, superficial acne scars, discoloration, and rough texture improve. Repeated treatments also encourage collagen remodeling within the upper dermis, creating smoother skin with more uniform tone.
Microneedling creates thousands of controlled microchannels that activate the body’s wound-healing response and stimulate collagen and elastin production. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is also applied during treatment, delivering a concentrated network of platelets, fibrin, and growth factors that remain active longer than liquid platelets. Together, they enhance tissue remodeling and improve depressed scars.
PRF injections place concentrated platelets, fibrin, white blood cells, and naturally released growth factors beneath acne scars. The fibrin matrix gradually releases these signaling proteins, promoting fibroblast activity, collagen synthesis, angiogenesis, and tissue regeneration. This process helps soften atrophic scars, improve skin thickness, and enhance overall texture without introducing synthetic materials.
Whether you’re struggling with active breakouts, lingering acne scars, or both, the right treatment plan can make a meaningful difference. At LaVida Medspa, we take the time to understand your skin, recommend treatments based on your goals and budget, and create a personalized approach designed to improve your complexion over time. Schedule a consultation at our Chandler or Mesa location to learn which acne and acne scar treatments are right for you.
