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Acne Therapy of All Kinds/Acne Scaring Treatment

Dr. Z has a special passion for helping patients with acne. She spent her youth contending with embarrassment, discomfort, self-consciousness, and the never-ending battle to hide skin blemishes with makeup. She knows how it feels to have bad skin. She also knows how it feels to discover the right solutions, and the freedom and confidence of awakening each day with beautiful, clear skin. Her goal is to help every patient enjoy that same marvelous feeling.

Understanding acne

Contrary to popular misconceptions, acne is not caused by poor personal hygiene or eating habits. Neither is it exclusive to teenagers. Acne can strike anyone, at any age. However, it is more common among adolescents and adult women, due to hormonal fluctuations.

Several factors are involved in the development of acne:
  • Over production of oil in the skin, often associated with hormone levels
  • Skin flakes and other debris, mixed with oil, and clog the pores
  • Bacteria multiplies inside of clogged pores
Depending on the type and severity, acne can cause blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cystic lesions. Severe acne, if not treated promptly, can leave long-lasting scars.

Treating and preventing acne

Because the causes and symptoms of acne are so varied, treatment is customized for each individual patient. Acne therapy may include:
  • Chemical peels – Specially formulated peeling agents can help clear the pores and soothe active breakouts
  • Extractions – We offer dedicated extraction sessions as standalone treatments or in conjunction with any of our pampering facials
  • Blue light therapy – Intensified, purified LED light within the blue spectrum helps by killing the bacteria responsible for acne
  • Photofacial – IPL and BBL light therapy can improve a number of skin conditions, including acne
  • Photodynamic therapy – Light therapy can be enhanced with the use of a photosensitizing cream
  • Dermal infusion – A gentle technique called microneedling or microchanneling is used to increase the skin’s uptake of topical formulas
  • Oral medication – In some cases, short-term use of a prescription antibiotic may be necessary to hasten clearing of the skin
  • Optimizing skin care regimen – Dr. Z will help you choose the best products, and learn the best practices, to soothe your skin and avoid irritation

Acne scar treatment

The best solution for acne scars is prevention by treating outbreaks early. However, if you already have scars don’t worry. They can be improved dramatically or eliminated. The best technique will vary depending on the type and severity of scarring. Some of the most common include:
  • Microdermabrasion – This procedure polishes and exfoliates skin, reducing scar tissue and unevenness in texture
  • Chemical peels – By removing damaged cells and stimulating collagen production, chemical peels can improve superficial scarring and many other skin problems
  • Fractional laser resurfacing – This is a gentle technique for accomplishing deeper skin resurfacing
  • Dermal fillers – Depressed acne scars may be filled in with the same injectable formulas that are used to reduce wrinkles and sculpt facial contours
  • Surgical scar revision – Minor skin surgery is the best treatment in some cases, such as depressed scars that are bound to deeper layers of tissue
After a thorough examination, the doctor will discuss all of your options and help you select the best one. Call and schedule an appointment today.