Acne Scar Treatments
in Los Angeles
Morpheus8 RF microneedling, CoolPeel CO2 laser, and microneedling — three clinical approaches to acne scarring at Mirror Mirror Med Spa. From $835 per session.
Acne Scars Are a Structural Problem — Surface Treatments Are Not Enough
Acne scars form when the inflammation from a breakout damages the dermis — the structural layer of the skin beneath the surface. The body responds by producing collagen to repair the damage, but it rarely produces it in exactly the right amount or pattern. Too little collagen produces atrophic (depressed) scars; too much produces raised keloid or hypertrophic scars.
Surface treatments — topical retinoids, light chemical peels, microdermabrasion — cannot reach the dermis. Meaningful acne scar improvement requires clinical treatments that penetrate into or create controlled injury at the dermal level, triggering the skin to rebuild its collagen architecture. At Mirror Mirror Med Spa in Los Angeles, we offer three evidence-based acne scar treatments: Morpheus8 RF microneedling, CoolPeel CO2 laser resurfacing, and standard microneedling.
Three Types of Acne Scars — Which Do You Have?
Treatment selection depends on scar type. Here is how to identify which type you have and which treatments address it most effectively.
Depressed Scars — Ice Pick, Boxcar, Rolling
The most common type. The skin sits below the surrounding surface because collagen was lost during healing. Ice pick scars are narrow and deep; boxcar scars have sharp defined edges; rolling scars have soft, undulating contours. All result from collagen deficit in the dermis.
Best treated with: Morpheus8, CoolPeel CO2, MicroneedlingPost-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Flat dark spots left after a breakout heals — not true scars, but melanin deposits from the inflammatory response. More common in darker skin tones. PIH is a pigmentation issue, not a structural one — it does not involve collagen loss or raised tissue.
Best treated with: Morpheus8, Cosmelan Peel, IPLHypertrophic & Keloid Scars
Raised scars result from excess collagen production during healing. Hypertrophic scars stay within the original wound boundary; keloids extend beyond it. Less common from acne than atrophic scars — more frequently seen on the chest, shoulders, and back.
Best treated with: Cortisone injections, laser — discussed at consultationThree Approaches to Acne Scar Treatment
Each treatment works through a different mechanism — depth, energy type, and downtime vary significantly. Here is how to choose.
Morpheus8 RF Microneedling
The most effective single treatment for atrophic acne scarring at Mirror Mirror. Fractional microneedles penetrate 1–8mm and deliver RF energy to break up fibrotic scar tissue and stimulate fresh collagen production simultaneously. Addresses rolling, boxcar, and superficial ice pick scars progressively over a series.
CoolPeel CO2 Laser
CoolPeel Tetra CO2 laser removes damaged surface skin cells and stimulates collagen production through controlled fractional ablation. Particularly effective for surface texture irregularities, shallow scars, and post-inflammatory pigmentation. Can be combined with Morpheus8 in the same session for a dual-layer protocol.
Microneedling
Standard microneedling creates controlled micro-channels in the dermis to trigger collagen production without RF energy. Less powerful than Morpheus8 for deep structural scarring — but an effective starting point for mild scarring, surface texture improvement, and clients not yet ready for RF or laser intensity.
Acne Scar Treatment Pricing at Mirror Mirror LA
Verified Mirror Mirror pricing for all three acne scar treatment options.
Morpheus8 pricing sourced from Mirror Mirror Morpheus8 cost breakdown. CoolPeel pricing from Mirror Mirror CoolPeel pricing guide. Microneedling pricing discussed at consultation. Many clients combine Morpheus8 and CoolPeel in the same session — ask your provider at consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The most common questions about acne scar treatments at Mirror Mirror Med Spa in Los Angeles.
For atrophic acne scars — the most common type — Morpheus8 RF microneedling is the most comprehensive single treatment Mirror Mirror offers. It simultaneously breaks up fibrotic scar tissue through physical needle channels and stimulates fresh collagen production via RF energy at depths between 1 and 8mm. For surface texture, pigmentation, and shallow scars, CoolPeel CO2 is highly effective. Many clients with mixed scar types benefit from both treatments in the same session. Your provider will assess your scar type at consultation and recommend the appropriate protocol.
A series of 3 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart is the recommended protocol for acne scar treatment at Mirror Mirror. Acne scarring requires repeated collagen stimulation — each session builds on the structural remodeling initiated by the previous one. Significant improvement is often visible after 2 sessions, but the 3-session series produces the most substantial and durable results. The 3-pack at $2,499 is Mirror Mirror's recommended starting point for clients with moderate to significant acne scarring.
Significant improvement is achievable — complete elimination depends on scar depth and type. Shallow rolling and boxcar scars typically see the most dramatic improvement with Morpheus8 and CoolPeel. Deep ice pick scars — which are narrow channels extending to the deep dermis — are the most resistant to treatment and may require additional techniques like TCA cross (a targeted acid application into the scar channel) in addition to RF and laser. Most clients with moderate atrophic scarring can expect 50 to 80 percent improvement after a complete treatment series. Expectations are set at your consultation based on a direct assessment of your scar type and depth.
They target different aspects of acne scarring and are often most effective when combined. Morpheus8 is superior for deep structural scarring — it reaches 1 to 8mm depth and directly remodels the fibrotic tissue beneath the scar. CoolPeel CO2 is superior for surface texture, shallow scars, and post-inflammatory pigmentation. A patient who had 3 sessions of Morpheus8 and CO2 laser combined — as Mila Michail describes in her review — often achieves results neither treatment could produce alone. Your provider at Mirror Mirror will assess whether a combined or single-modality approach is right for your scar profile.
Yes — with appropriate precautions. Active breakouts at the time of treatment should be avoided — Morpheus8 should not be performed over active inflammatory lesions. Clients are typically asked to avoid active acne areas during treatment, and your provider will assess your skin at every session before proceeding. Oral retinoids (Accutane/isotretinoin) must be discontinued for at least 6 months before any ablative or RF treatment. Properly administered Morpheus8 does not cause acne flares and has no known increased risk for acne-prone skin types.
Initial texture improvement is often visible 4 to 6 weeks after the first Morpheus8 or CoolPeel session. More significant scar filling and skin remodeling becomes apparent over months as new collagen matures — typically 8 to 12 weeks after each session. Peak results from a 3-session series are usually reached 3 to 4 months after the final session. Patience is essential with acne scar treatment — the collagen remodeling process cannot be accelerated, but the results compound meaningfully over the full treatment timeline.
