The acne has gone down, but the marks remain, so my skin looks bad.

Lately, I'm more stressed about acne scars than acne itself.
The breakout itself subsides after a few days, but it leaves red marks or brown discoloration, making my face look messy all the time.

It's especially bad on my jaw and cheeks.

I get one or two on my chin before my period or when I'm stressed, and even after they go away, it feels like the marks linger for a few weeks.
It's fine if there's just one or two, but since they accumulate, my skin looks red and blotchy all over, and even when I apply makeup, it doesn't look clean.

The most frustrating thing is that even though my acne has almost completely subsided, people still say my skin looks bad.
When I actually touch it, there aren't any major bumps, but it's so upsetting that the marks keep making it look like I have acne.

These days, I am really trying not to touch my face with my hands, and I am also trying to apply sunscreen thoroughly.

I used to think I didn't need to wear sunscreen as long as I stayed indoors, but since I heard that UV rays are bad for blemishes and pigmentation, I apply it without fail these days.

But the marks that have already formed seem to be improving too slowly with home care.
I heard that red marks and brown marks require different care. Will a dermatologist be able to distinguish between them?

Has anyone here tried laser treatments or regenerative care for acne scars?
I'd like to hear some real-life reviews on how many sessions it takes to feel "a bit clearer." 🙏