How long do acne marks (red/brown marks) take to fade?

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest reaching out to an expert for a consultation with surgical and non-surgical methods to get a comprehensive option. Best, Dr. Emer.

It's dependent on a number of things. Certain people are prone to post inflammatory pigmentation and find that the scars don't truly fade without treatment…others find that they fade in a couple of months. The use of brightening ingredients like: arbutin or kojic acid may help fade the colour. You could also try retinol which has immense benefits for acne sufferers (1% retinol oil available at 111SKIN). For more rigorous treatment, a combination of chemical peels and laser treatments can be beneficial, but I would advise coming in for a consultation to take a look at the marks and work out a plan that would be suitable for your skin.