Acne & Scars
Acne is a skin disease that affects most teenagers as well as up to 50 percent of adults. Acne is caused by a variety of factors including excessive sebum production, hormonal imbalance, pore occlusion, bacterial overgrowth and genetics. Acne is usually confined to the face, upper chest and back. Mild acne appears as white and black heads (comedones). More severe acne can take the form of small and medium sized red inflamed bumps (papules and pustules) and large pus filled cysts (nodules). Red or brown blemish and depressed scars are common aftermaths.
Treatment Suggestions
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Medicines can help manage the severity and frequency of acne outbreaks. Your treatment will depend on the type of acne you have (pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, or cystic lesions). The best medical treatment for acne often is a combination of medicines. These could include medicine that you put on your skin (topical) and medicine that you take by mouth (oral).
Choice of medication depends on severity of the acne and the risk of scarring. Topical treatment works best for milder form of acne. Oral medications are often necessary if there are larger acne lesions or signs of scarring.
LED Light Therapy is a technology based on narrowband Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) for the treatment of acne and photo-damage. There are no major side effects or downtime associated with this treatment. It is a relaxing and calming procedure that can complement other treatments such as IPL, Laser Resurfacing and Peels. It can also rejuvenate aging skin and promote skin recovery after laser treatment.
The blue light helps to destroy the bacteria that cause acne. The deeper penetrating blue light promotes anti-inflammatory effect, leading to a softening of fine lines and improved skin tone. The LED Light Therapy can be used alone or as an add-on to complement topical or oral acne treatment.
To learn more: LED AntiAging Patient Brochure
To learn more: LED Acne Patient Brochure
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a proven medical innovation to treat moderate to severe acne without the use of oral medication. A topical agent called Levulan® is applied to the patient’s face and is then activated with the correct wavelength of light. The activated byproduct then destroys the bacteria responsible for causing acne as well as suppresses sebum production by the sebaceous glands.
This treatment is relatively painless. Patients must avoid sun exposure for 48 hours immediately after the treatment. Peeling and crusting can sometimes last up to a week. A series of 4 treatments at one month interval is recommended to achieve the best result.
SilkPeel™ Infusion Treatment features Dermal-infusion™ technology to exfoliate and penetrate patient-specific solutions directly to the skin. The procedure is non-invasive and even soothing; SilkPeel’s wet exfoliation leaves your skin silky smooth, hydrated, bright, and full of the youthful, healthy glow. Three condition-specific Dermal-infusion™ serums are available (Hydrating, Brightening and Clarifying Formulae) to suit your specific skin type.
To learn more: Silkpeel Dermal Infusion Patient Brochure
Chemical Peeling is an accelerated form of exfoliation induced by a chemical agent applied to the skin. This treatment stimulates cell growth, replaces aged cells with younger ones and at the same time stimulates production of new collagen in the dermis. It can give you a smoother, more refined skin texture, lighten irregular pigmentation (including melasma), clear clogged pores, decrease white and black heads, and improve acne.
To learn more http://www.webmd.com/beauty/cosmetic-procedures-chemical-peel-treatments#1
INFINI treatments provide unparalleled outcomes with High Intensity Focused RF (Radiofrequency) technology, delivering thermal energy deep into the dermis to stimulate collagen production for skin rejuvenation and pores refinement.
INFINI combines fractional radiofrequency technology with micro-needling. It uses your own body’s reaction to firm the skin by delivering energy directly to the dermis through gold-plated micro-needles. This unique and innovative technology protects the top layer of the skin and it is approved for treatment in all skin types.
INFINI is effective in treating acne scars and reducing the appearance of pore size throughout the face. This procedure that can also greatly improve wrinkling, skin texture and laxity.
To learn more: INFINI Patient Brochure
Fractional Laser Resurfacing (Lux1540, non-ablative) is a technology which promises to deliver results approaching that of deep chemical peels or ablative laser resurfacing, without the discomfort and inconvenience of a lengthy healing period.
Fractional Laser Resurfacing uses laser energy microbeams to break down skin tissue through the epidermis into the dermis. The body’s natural healing process creates new, healthy tissue to replace the areas of affected tissue, resulting in lighter scar color and a more even skin texture. This technology is the first to receive FDA-approval for treating Stretch marks. Additional treatments are usually spaced 1 to 4 weeks apart, for a total of 4-5 treatments. Further collagen remodeling and some skin tightening take place over the next 3-6 months.
To learn more: Fractional Laser Resurfacing Lux1540 Patient Brochure
Fotona SP Dynamis is the most advanced multi-application laser device on the market that can treat a variety of skin conditions with little-to-no downtime. By combining two complementary laser wavelengths (Nd:YAG and Er:YAG), the Fotona SP Dynamis can perform a wide range of applications with immediate and long term results.
Nd:YAG wavelength is effective for reaching the deepest layers of the skin structures without damaging the epidermis (the top layer of your skin), regardless of skin type. It can effectively lighten pigment, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, tighten and rejuvenate skin, improve skin texture and complexion, treat acne, veins and vascular lesions.
Er:YAG wavelength is ideal for brushing away surface imperfections to reveal a more youthful appearance. It can lift your skin in the perioral area from the inside out and improve acne or surgical scars.
To learn more: Fotona Laser Treatment for Acne & Acne Scars Patient Brochure
The first and leading choice for skin revitalization treatments for Wrinkles, Acne Scars and Pigment such as freckles, sunspots and discoloration.
PicoSure is the first of a new generation of aesthetic lasers that don’t rely solely on heat to burn away melanin, the pigment that causes dark spots in your skin. Instead of building up heat, PicoSure delivers energy so rapidly (in trillionths of a second = picosecond) that tiny particles of the pigment vibrate and shatter, without burning surrounding tissue. Less heat means less tissue damage and discomfort.
PicoSure’s PressureWave™ technology uses a unique wavelength of light (755nm) and a proprietary Focus™ lens to convert laser energy into gentle pressure. The Focus Lens Array delivers 20x the energy density of a normal PicoSure pulse to begin activating cell signaling. This pressure squeezes cells, activating the natural cell signaling processes that create new collagen and elastin and, ultimately revitalizes skin.
The result? Brighter, Healthier, Younger-looking skin—with virtually no downtime. That’s breakthrough!
To learn more http://www.picosure.com/
PRP Skin Regeneration is a proven treatment for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation using your own cells. PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. PRP therapy involves injection of the patient’s own platelets and plasma for the cosmetic treatment of wrinkles, skin complexion or scars in the face, hands, and neck.
Platelets has healing and regenerative properties which release growth factors for stem cell production. Plasma contains nutrients, vitamins, hormones and proteins that are essential for new tissue generation. Injecting these growth factors into the skin will stimulate the natural skin regeneration process, ultimately improving your skin quality and collagen production, giving you a youthful glow.
PRP Skin Regeneration is a safe and natural technique for visible improvement of texture, skin complexion, reduction of wrinkles and fine lines. It is also an innovative solution for hair loss, acne scars and stretch marks.
To learn more: PRP (RegenLab) Patient Brochure
To learn more: PRP (Harvest) Patient Brochure for Skin Regeneration
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) uses gentle pulses of intense, optimized light to treat undesirable pigment and blood vessels. It can also stimulate the production of collagen and new skin cells. The result is a more even-coloured skin tone, smaller pore size, softer and smoother skin, radiant complexion, and an overall revitalized appearance.
It requires no anesthesia and there is no down time after treatment. A series of 3-6 treatments is recommended to obtain the best result.
To learn more: https://www.cynosure.com/treatments/sun-damage-and-brown-spots/
Spectra VRM III™ Laser is an award-winning laser system that features a soft laser approach to stimulate the skin’s collagen and fibroblast, resulting in smaller pore size and firmer skin. Studies have confirmed that it can improve fine lines, achieve a more refreshed appearance, smoother skin texture and an even skin tone. Laser skin rejuvenation is a gradual process. Usually patients need 4-6 treatments spaced at 3-5 weeks apart.
To learn more: Spectra Laser Patient Brochure
Vbeam Perfecta® Pulsed Dye Laser is the gold standard in the treatment of facial capillaries, rosacea, red acne blemish, surgical or keloid scars, angiomas and port wine stain birth marks. It’s unique micro-pulse technology provides gentle vessel heating, allowing effective and consistent results without any downtime. From rejuvenation to eliminating virtually all red and brown spots, the Vbeam Perfecta® can treat most skin types quickly, comfortably and effectively.
To learn more: Vbeam Perfecta Patient Brochure
Microdermabrasion is a painless procedure that uses a treatment tip to gently exfoliate and clear the old skin cells from the surface and revealing the new and smooth skin underneath. It is a convenient maintenance procedure that clears clogged pores, eliminates blackheads, refines skin texture and diminishes uneven skin tone.
Recent studies show that regular treatment with Microdermabrasion can also help stimulate new collagen production and improve fine lines.
To learn more http://www.altairinstruments.com/index.php/content/newapeel-aesthetic-exfoliation-system
