ACNE AND SCARS

Of course, our office treats acne medically and impressive results are usually achieved for this difficult problem. Nevertheless, some more serious cases need more intensive methods.

Certain chemical peels carefully given with or without microderm abrasion can be very helpful in resistant cases. Both help open pores, speed healing, dry acne, and help remove old acne sites. Laser is definitely not the first line of treatment for acne. Nevertheless, if both over the counter and prescription treatments have failed laser can be a very successful, safe, and long lasting option for persistent acne. It should definitely be considered before proceeding to Accutane.

Laser will treat acne under the skin where the pimple forms along the hair follicles. It kills bacteria, reduces redness, neutralizes the acidity of the acne fluid, and it softens and smoothes old scars. Six treatments spaced two to ten days apart are optimal. Adding medical treatments will maximize the impressive results obtained from laser.

An individual treatment plan will be made for you prior to the treatments.

Lasers are also extremely effective for the condition called pseudofolliculitis barbae. This is a condition where ingrown hairs cause pimples and boils. Laser is FDA approved to treat this condition. Tests have shown that three treatments will reduce these spots by up to 70% for the rest of your life.

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