Acne & Acne Scarring Treatment in Nashville
Cortina Dermatology & Aesthetics provides medical dermatology care for acne, breakouts, cystic acne, clogged pores, post acne marks, and acne scarring with treatment plans tailored to your skin and goals.
Acne Can Affect More Than Your Skin
Acne can range from occasional breakouts to more persistent inflammatory or cystic acne. It may affect the face, chest, back, and jawline and can lead to discoloration, texture changes, or scarring over time.
At Cortina, acne care starts with a dermatology evaluation to understand what type of acne you are dealing with, how severe it is, what you have already tried, and whether scarring or long term skin changes are becoming part of the problem.
What We Evaluate
Active Acne
Whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, inflamed breakouts, hormonal acne, and recurring congestion.
Cystic or Painful Breakouts
Deeper inflamed lesions, nodules, or cystic breakouts that can be painful and more likely to leave marks or scars.
Acne Marks & Scarring
Post inflammatory discoloration, lingering red or dark marks, and textural acne scarring that may remain after active acne improves.
Not All Acne Should Be Treated the Same Way
Different forms of acne respond to different approaches. Factors such as skin type, hormonal pattern, scarring risk, sensitivity, prior treatments, lifestyle, and whether you are also dealing with rosacea or other skin issues can all affect the right plan.
A medical dermatology visit helps determine whether the priority is calming active inflammation, preventing new breakouts, addressing pigment and texture changes, or all three.
A Plan Built Around Your Skin
Control Active Breakouts
Treatment may include topical medications, prescription therapy, oral medications, hormonal treatment strategies, skincare adjustments, or other medical approaches when appropriate.
Reduce Future Flares
Longer term acne management often focuses on preventing recurring breakouts and supporting a routine that is realistic and sustainable.
Address Acne Scarring
Once acne is better controlled, treatment may shift toward improving discoloration, texture, and acne scarring with procedural or device based options when appropriate.
Improvement Often Starts After Acne Is Controlled
Acne scarring treatment usually works best after active acne is under better control. That helps reduce the chance of treating texture while new inflammation is still creating new marks or scars.
Depending on the type of scarring and your skin type, your provider may discuss options such as microneedling, laser resurfacing, or other scar improvement strategies. The goal is improvement, not a promise of complete removal.
Medical Acne Visits and Scar Treatments Are Not the Same
Medical visits for active acne may be eligible for insurance coverage depending on your plan and benefits.
Procedural treatments aimed at acne scarring, skin texture improvement, or cosmetic correction are often self pay. If scar treatment becomes part of the plan, we can help guide you on next steps.
Acne & Acne Scarring Questions
When should I see a dermatologist for acne?
You should consider scheduling if breakouts are persistent, painful, leaving marks, not responding to over the counter products, or beginning to affect confidence or skin texture.
Can acne scarring be improved?
Yes. Many types of acne scarring can be improved, although the right treatment depends on the type of scar, your skin type, and whether active acne is still present.
Will insurance cover acne treatment?
Medical visits for active acne may be insurance eligible depending on your plan and benefits. Scar focused procedures are often self pay.
Do I need to treat active acne before treating scars?
Usually yes. In many cases, the best first step is controlling active breakouts before moving into scar focused treatment planning.
Schedule Acne Treatment in Nashville
Book a dermatology visit at Cortina Dermatology & Aesthetics for acne, cystic breakouts, post acne marks, or acne scarring evaluation.