Acne

Acne is a chronic skin disease arising from the overproduction of skin oils and related inflammatory changes in the skin.

Many young people suffer from acne and are very disappointed from little improvements offered by their therapists. Effective treatments are now available and they make a huge difference in quality of life of people with moderate and severe acne. That is, improved appearance and higher self-esteem arising from new technologies help thousands of young people in their teens and 20s’ to achieve their goals and be more successful!

These effective treatments include acne facials (first line of defense), exfoliation (Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels and Levulan PhotoDynamic Therapy). PhotoDynamic Therapy not only exfoliates the skin by allowing an easier outflow of the skin oils but it also directly targets the bacteria ( Propionicum Acnes) responsible for acne flare ups. Our Sciton ThermaScan laser is a very effective tool to treat both acne and acne scars. This advanced 1319 Ny:Yag laser delivers laser light of the wavelength ideal to heal acne. ThermaScan works by heating the skin with its infected and inflamed sebaceous glands resulting in a reduction of oil production, and gradual healing of acne. Observable reduction of acne is appreciated in 2-4 weeks with repeated treatments. Treatments are painless, pleasant and, most important, effective.

Finally, in some cases, Thermage® skin tightening can shrink the sebaceous glands and slow down their production of skin oils. The combination therapy for each patient will be designed by our Physician during the consultation. Improved acne means healthier skin, better smile and above all, less scars.