Concerns · Acne & Acne Scars
Acne and Acne Scars, Read by Depth
Arviv Medical Aesthetics treats active acne and acne scars with peels, HydraFacial, resurfacing, and Bellafill in Miami, Tampa, and Ocala, under Dr. Tali Arviv, MD.
Understanding the Concern
Active Breakouts and Scars Are Not the Same Job
Acne and acne scars call for different plans at different moments. While a breakout is still active, the goal is calming inflammation and clearing congestion. Once it has settled, the goal shifts to whatever texture it left behind, whether that is a flat mark or a deeper, pitted scar. Dr. Tali Arviv, MD built this practice around treating each stage on its own terms, and it shapes every plan made at our three Florida offices.
Active First, Scars Second
Calming a breakout that is still active takes a different approach than rebuilding the texture it leaves behind, so your provider treats the two in the right order rather than the same way.
A Menu Across Depths
Peels and HydraFacial handle surface congestion, Microneedling RF rebuilds shallow texture, and CO2 resurfacing or Bellafill reach the deepest, most stubborn scarring.
Physician-Set Protocols
Dr. Tali Arviv, MD sets the resurfacing and scar-treatment protocols across our Florida locations, and every provider trains under those settings.
A Quick Decision Aid
Match the Stage to the Approach
Most guests carry a mix of active spots and older scarring at once, so treat this as a starting map rather than a prescription. The dermatology guidance on acne draws the same line between active breakouts and the scarring they can leave.
| Feature | Active Acne & Congestion | Shallow Scarring & Texture | Deeper, Pitted Scarring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where we usually start | Chemical peels or HydraFacial | Microneedling RF | CO2 laser resurfacing, Bellafill, or, on the Tampa menu, Erbium:YAG |
| What it addresses | Calms congestion and active breakouts before they have the chance to scar | Builds collagen under a mark or mild texture a healed breakout has left | Fills or resurfaces divots that lighter treatments have not moved |
| Typical downtime | Little to none | A day or two of redness | About a week for CO2 resurfacing, none for Bellafill |
Not sure which column fits your skin right now? Your provider examines it in person and sequences the plan around what is active and what has already healed.
Book a ConsultYour Treatment Options
Six Paths From Acne to Scars
Each option below has its own page at every office that offers it. Pick the city you visit to read candidacy, recovery, and what a session involves.
Erbium YAG
A gentler ablative laser reaching active acne and early scarring without the full CO2 downtime, offered on the Tampa menu.
Offered in Tampa
Miami · Tampa · Ocala
Choose Your Location
Chemical peels, HydraFacial, Microneedling RF, CO2 resurfacing, and Bellafill run at all three offices. Erbium:YAG is offered only on the Tampa menu. Choose your nearest location to go straight to its pages.
Miami
3250 NE 1st Ave #504, Miami, FL 33137
Tampa
11329 Countryway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33626
Ocala
5481 SW 60th St Ste 201, Ocala, FL 34474
Patient Education
Read Before Your Consult
Two guides that go deeper than a treatment card can: how laser scar treatment works across scar types, and what CO2 resurfacing addresses in a single pass.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acne and Acne Scar Treatment
What is the difference between treating active acne and acne scars?
Active acne calls for calming inflammation and congestion first, usually with chemical peels or HydraFacial. Scarring is treated once breakouts have settled, with Microneedling RF for shallower texture or Bellafill and CO2 resurfacing for deeper divots.
Is microneedling enough for acne scars, or do I need something stronger?
It depends on depth. Microneedling RF rebuilds collagen well under shallow scarring and texture, but deeper, pitted scars often need CO2 laser resurfacing or Bellafill instead. Your provider reads the depth at your consult before recommending either.
Is Erbium:YAG for acne scarring available outside Tampa?
Not yet. Erbium:YAG currently runs only on the Tampa menu. In Miami and Ocala, CO2 laser resurfacing and Microneedling RF cover the same depths of scarring.
How do I know if I have active acne or acne scarring?
Active acne looks inflamed, with new breakouts still forming. Scarring is what remains once inflammation has settled, whether that is a flat mark or a pitted texture change. Your provider examines your skin in person at consult, or browse the full list of concerns if acne is only part of what you want to address.
Still have questions?
Acne & Acne Scars
A Plan for Where Your Skin Is Now
Your provider reads whether your skin needs calming, resurfacing, or both, then sequences the plan around it.
A menu spanning active breakouts to deep scarring, set by a physician-led team.