Acne Scar Treatment Before & After | Full-Face Resurfacing in Orange County

Secret PRO with TCA Cross was the path because more aggressive options carried too much risk for her darker skin tone. Other clinics had told her her pigment was too dark for resurfacing; she'd been waiting on a safer protocol.

On full-face assessment, the cheeks, temples, and outer jawline showed mixed acne scarring with darker pigment around the scar borders. The scar shapes were mostly rolling with a few deeper boxcar scars on the outer cheeks. The pattern reflected healed inflammatory acne with both structural and pigment-related aftermath. The combined Secret PRO and TCA Cross approach suited this presentation because it addresses scar depth and surrounding pigment in a way that fits darker skin.

Treatment was performed across the full face using settings tuned for the patient's skin tone. TCA Cross Peel was applied focally to the deeper boxcar scars. The patient was also on a brightening topical ahead of the treatment to prepare the skin and protect against pigment rebound. Improvements continue gradually over several months as the skin rebuilds. In the after image, the scar depth has reduced, the surface texture has smoothed, and the darker pigment around the scars has lightened substantially. Skin tone is not a reason to skip treatment. The wrong settings are.

Individual results vary. The outcome shown reflects this patient's specific anatomy, health history, and treatment plan. Results shown are not guaranteed and are not necessarily typical. Photos used with patient consent.