Acne marks
Flat color changes after acne clears are usually marks left by inflammation, rather than scars.
Medical acne care · Belle Meade
Acne treatment in Nashville
Medical care for persistent breakouts, painful acne, and concerns about marks or scarring. Treatment depends on your acne type, skin sensitivity, health history, and what you have already tried.
Evening appointments and select Saturdays with Evan Hatfill.
Medical acne care
Individualized treatment
Follow up & adjustment
Belle Meade, Nashville
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Evan Hatfill, PA-C Medical Dermatology
Evening appointments · Select Saturdays
Visit type: Acne Visit
4515 Harding Pike, Suite 310 · Belle Meade, Nashville
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Acne symptoms we evaluate
An examination helps identify your acne type and severity, including any marks or scars.
Clogged pores and inflamed breakouts
Whiteheads, blackheads, and red or tender pimples may appear on the face, chest, back, or shoulders.
Deep, painful, or recurring acne
Deep breakouts can be painful and are more likely to leave marks or scars. Arrange an evaluation rather than waiting for them to worsen.
You do not need to try every over the counter product first. Seek care if breakouts persist, affect your wellbeing, or may be another skin condition.
Acne marks and scars
Active acne is generally treated before scar procedures because new breakouts can cause more scarring. Once acne is controlled, your provider can assess the remaining marks and scars.
Acne scars
Scars change the skin’s texture. They may be depressed, pitted, raised, or thickened.
Cosmetic care may include microneedling or chemical peels, depending on active acne, scar type, skin tone, pigment response, current treatment, and your goals.
Treatment and follow up
Tell your provider when breakouts began and what you have tried. Treatment recommendations account for skin sensitivity, medications, health history, pregnancy status, and previous response. Conditions that resemble acne may need different care.
Options may include skincare changes, topical or oral medication, hormonal therapy when appropriate, or another prescription treatment requiring monitoring. Your provider explains how to use treatment and when to return.
At follow up, discuss improvement, irritation, other side effects, and how the routine fits daily life. Treatment may continue or change based on your response.
Pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding?
Tell your provider before starting or continuing prescription or over the counter acne treatment. Some medicines must not be used during pregnancy; breastfeeding recommendations depend on the medicine and its use. If you become pregnant during treatment, contact your prescriber promptly.
Insurance and costs
Medical visits. Eligible acne evaluation, treatment planning, and follow up may be billed to insurance. Coverage for visits and any monitoring depends on your plan.
Prescriptions. Pharmacy coverage depends on your plan’s covered medication list and any prior approval requirements.
Elective scar procedures. Procedures to improve color or texture after acne are cosmetic, planned separately, and typically paid for directly by the patient.
Verify network status, referral and prior authorization requirements, medication coverage, and your share of costs with your insurer. Coverage depends on your diagnosis, medical necessity, and plan, including deductibles, copays, and coinsurance.
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How long does acne treatment take to work?
It often takes at least 6 to 8 weeks to see fewer breakouts. Fuller improvement may take longer, and response varies by patient and treatment.
Can acne scars be removed completely?
Treatment can make scars less noticeable, but results vary and complete removal cannot be promised.
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Medical evaluation and treatment for recurring or painful breakouts.