The first step is to get the acne under control. For moderate to severe acne, I typically recommend Accutane. It’s a proven therapy and only requires a short course, but has long-lasting results.

Contour M.A. Jesse has acne scarring on face from his teenage years. He get his first Sublative laser treatment. It also tightens skin and reduces skin damage!

Dr. Jochen along with one of our lovely receptionists Rebecca demonstrate a Dermaroller procedure. Dermaroller is used to treat and eliminate acne scars.

Scars form as part of the body’s natural response to healing following damage to the skin. Almost all trauma to the skin results in some degree of scarring.

Nurse Practitioner Xarlyn treats Jackie’s acne scars with our Sublative Laser. This is a RF laser treatment for acne scars that stubbornly stick around.

Receptionist Erica tells about her battle with acne scars & how she won that battle with the help of Dr. Jochen and Contour Dermatology.

Nobody likes acne scars, but when you have one that has been around for ages they can be tough to hide. Elaine Woo-Gallagher, shows how to excise a scar.

With most medical treatments, doctors and their patients must evaluate what we call the risk-benefit equation, and determine if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. When it comes to treating a severe form of acne called cystic acne – a condition that causes nodules that turn into painful cysts – the medication Accutane has triggered some controversy about its risks vs. benefits.

In this video, Timothy Jochen, MD, demonstrates a skin tag removal and then uses Restylane facial filler to improve the appearance of acne scarring. At the end he also demonstrates an acne scar subscission.

There are many types of scars and we have many cosmetic solutions to help improve their appearance which may improve your spirits.

Dermabrasion is a common procedure where the skin is sanded down to reduce the appearance of scarring due to acne or surgery.

Dr. Jochen removes a huge ear keloid caused by an earring. Keloids are scar tissue that has expanded beyond the boundaries of the original wound.

Leyah Toland joined Contour Dermatology as a receptionist. She answers phone calls, helps patients schedule their appointments with medical providers.

Keloids are raised scars that have expanded beyond the boundaries of the original wound. Like all scars they are composed primarily of collagen and are benign.