Acne Treatment


Why Seek Laser Treatment For Acne?
Acne is generally successfully treated with a variety of topical and oral medications. Inflammatory acne often requires the chronic use of antibiotics by mouth. Laser treatment can usually lead to a lessening of the amount of required antibiotics. Laser treatment can improve not only the inflamed acne, but also leads to improvement in acne scars.

What Lasers Are Used For Acne?
There are 2 basic groups of acne treating lasers. One group of technologies inhibits the growth of the bacteria that is involved in acne lesions. The other group of lasers shrink the sebaceous oil glands that play a pivotal role in acne. We will use the laser we feel most appropriate for the particular patient’s condition.

How Many Treatments Are Required?
Most patients require approximately 5 monthly treatments to see the desired improvement. Periodic re-treatments will be required as acne flares.

What Does Laser Acne Treatment Feel Like?
Treatments generally have the sensation of a rubber band. For those who find this uncomfortable, a numbing topical anesthetic cream can be used.

Can I Combine Laser Treatment With Other Acne Treatments?
Most patients stay on their topical medications. In general, less antibiotic treatment by mouth will be required. Often microdermabrasion performed by our aesthetician, when combined with acne laser treatment, leads to even better results.