I am a graduate student, and I am curious about the treatment duration for acne scars.

Hi, I'm in my mid-20s attending graduate school!

Since I frequently pull all-nighters while working in the lab, acne keeps coming on and off on my chin and cheeks. The problem is that it leaves marks and slightly pitted scars in those spots. My pores on my cheeks even look enlarged, so the bumpiness is still visible even when I apply makeup.

So, I am looking into getting a consultation for acne scar treatment before this vacation.

What I'm wondering is whether it's possible to start acne scar treatment even if I still have some acne breakouts, or if I need to address the inflammation first.

Also, since I'm a student, I'm concerned about the cost haha. I'd like to know how many sessions are usually required and how long I should expect the acne scar treatment to take.

I have a presentation coming up, so I would like to know in advance how many days the redness lasts after the procedure. I also heard that it is good to use a skin booster along with it; would it be okay if I asked about that during the consultation as well?