Acne Treatment in Bogotá clear skin with advanced technology

Q: And the scars acne leaves: how many sessions do they need?

It depends on the type and depth of the scars. Superficial scars may need 1 or 2 sessions of fractional CO2 laser; deeper atrophic scars (boxcar and rolling) usually need 2 to 4 Morpheus8 sessions, alone or combined with CO2 laser, with gradual improvement over the following 3 to 6 months. Ice pick scars, narrow and deep, respond the least. Details are on the acne scars treatment page.

Q: Does laser treatment hurt?

Fractional CO2 laser and Morpheus8 are performed with topical anesthesia. During the session it is common to feel heat or pricking, which most patients tolerate well. Afterwards there may be redness and mild swelling for a few days, longer with CO2 laser.

Q: How long does it take to see improvement in active acne?

With an appropriate medical protocol (which may include topical and oral treatment and in-office procedures), the first changes are usually seen between weeks 4 and 8. Controlling inflammatory acne may take 3 to 6 months of follow-up, and the response varies between patients. Consistency in treatment is key to maintaining the improvement.

Q: Can I treat acne and scars at the same time?

In general, it is preferable to control active acne before treating scars, as new breakouts can generate new marks. However, in many cases a staged protocol can begin: controlling inflammation first and addressing existing scars in parallel. The physician will assess your skin and define the most appropriate order.

In summary Updated September 2026

Active acne is a medical condition, not a cosmetic one: controlling it requires a prescription protocol rather than skincare alone. At ALMO Clinic in Bogotá comedonal, inflammatory, hormonal and adult acne is treated by combining topical and, when indicated, oral treatment with in-office procedures. The first changes are usually seen between weeks 4 and 8, and controlling inflammatory acne takes 3 to 6 months of follow-up. Scarring is treated separately, once the active disease is under control, with Morpheus8 and fractional CO2 laser from $300 USD per session.

Scars from

$300 USD

First changes 4–8 weeks
Full control 3–6 months

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Medical Assessment

We assess your acne type, degree of inflammation and skin before defining treatment for active acne and, separately, for its scars.

Scar Technology

Morpheus8 and fractional CO2 laser remodel the scars acne leaves behind, once breakouts are under control.

Ongoing Follow-Up

Periodic check-ins allow us to adjust your protocol and reduce the risk of new breakouts.

Specialized Acne Treatment in Bogotá

Acne is a medical condition that goes far beyond aesthetics. It affects self-esteem, can leave permanent scars and requires a rigorous clinical approach. At ALMO Clinic we combine medical treatment with technology to treat both active acne and the marks it leaves, with protocols adapted to each skin type.

Complete dermatological diagnosis: Evaluation of acne type, degree of inflammation, phototype and skin barrier status.
Integrated protocol: We combine topical, oral treatment (when applicable) and in-office procedures according to severity.
Scar technology: Morpheus8 and fractional CO2 laser to soften the depth and improve the texture of scars.
Continuous follow-up: Periodic check-ups to adjust the protocol and reduce the risk of new breakouts.

Types of acne we treat at ALMO Clinic

Each clinical presentation of acne requires a different approach. The protocol is designed based on the type and severity of your case.

Acne scar treatment with Morpheus8 at ALMO Clinic

Acne scars: when to treat them

Atrophic scars (ice pick, boxcar, rolling), the depressed ones, are the most common and the ones treated with Morpheus8 and fractional CO2 laser; hypertrophic scars and keloids need a different approach. Morpheus8 acts on the deeper dermis, stimulating new collagen that remodels the scar from within.

Fractional CO2 laser complements the treatment by resurfacing the skin and evening out texture. Usually 2 to 4 sessions are needed, and the degree of improvement varies between patients: scars are softened, not erased.

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Active acne: medical control and follow-up

Active acne —comedones (non-inflammatory) and papules, pustules, nodules and cysts (inflammatory)— requires a medical protocol that combines sebum production regulation, bacterial control and inflammation reduction. Treatment, topical and oral when indicated, is adapted to your skin type and the clinical grade of the condition.

In the clinic we perform complementary procedures such as medical peeling, intense pulsed light (IPL) and professional extraction, which help clear active breakouts and reduce the risk of new scars.

Types of acne scars and treatments at ALMO Clinic Bogotá

Acne scar treatment at ALMO Clinic Bogotá

Post-acne hyperpigmentation: spots and redness

Dark spots (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) and persistent redness left by acne are a frequent reason for consultation. Unlike atrophic scars, they are not a loss of tissue. Dark spots usually improve with medical peels, low-fluence laser and topical depigmenting treatment, together with daily sunscreen; redness tends to fade over time and can be treated with intense pulsed light (IPL).

In patients with skin phototypes III–V (the most common in Colombia), the protocol must be especially careful so that the treatment itself does not leave new dark spots (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), so intensity is adjusted to the phototype.

Dermatology for acne at ALMO Clinic

Approximate timeframes: the exact protocol is defined at your assessment

1–2
Sessions for superficial scars
2–4
Sessions for deep atrophic scars
4–8 wk
To see first changes in active acne
3–6 mo
To control inflammatory acne

How does the treatment process work?

Every acne case is unique. Our protocol always begins with a complete medical assessment before defining treatment.

Skin Assessment

We classify your acne type, evaluate the cutaneous barrier status and determine whether there is a hormonal, dietary or other triggering factor.

Personalized Protocol

We design a plan that may combine medical treatment (oral/topical), in-office procedures and advanced technology based on the phase and severity of your acne.

Continuous Follow-up

We schedule periodic check-ups to adjust the protocol, monitor treatment response and reduce the risk of new breakouts.

Frequently asked questions about acne and scar treatment

And the scars acne leaves: how many sessions do they need?

Does laser treatment hurt?

How long does it take to see improvement in active acne?

Can I treat acne and scars at the same time?

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In summary