Smooth pitted, rolling, and boxcar acne scars with a tailored combination of resurfacing, microneedling, and filler.
Acne Scar Treatment at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata — board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon — at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.
Acne scars come in several forms — pitted (ice-pick), rolling, and boxcar — and each responds best to a specific approach. Rather than relying on a single device, Natural Results builds a personalized plan that may combine fractional laser resurfacing, microneedling, and dermal filler to smooth the skin's surface and rebuild lost collagen. Treatment is overseen by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata (Dr. Scottsdale®).
Resurfacing with fractional CO2 laser renews the skin surface; microneedling (often with PRP) rebuilds collagen in rolling scars; and dermal filler lifts deep, tethered depressions.
Most patients do best with a combination over a series of sessions, tailored to their scar pattern and skin tone.
After assessing your scars and skin, your provider designs a staged plan. Improvement builds gradually as collagen remodels, with diligent sun protection essential throughout.
Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.
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Browse the full galleryMost scars can be significantly improved rather than fully erased. A combination approach over a series of sessions gives the smoothest, most natural result.
It depends on the type — resurfacing for surface texture, microneedling for rolling scars, and filler for deep tethered depressions. Often a combination works best.
Usually a series, since collagen rebuilds gradually. Your provider will tailor a plan to your scar pattern.
Yes — treating scars works best once active acne is under control to avoid new scarring.
Consultations with Dr. Mata are private, unhurried, and typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.
