Acne Treatments

Acne is an issue that affects more than just teenagers. Adults of all ages can deal with frustrating breakouts and persistent acne. Fortunately, a number of treatments are available.

Skin Care - Visit our skin care page to learn more about general skin care treatments that can help control acne outbreaks.

Photodynamic Therapy - Photodynamic Therapy acne treatment uses three tactics to treat acne - inactivates the bacteria that trigger acne, exfoliates skin to unclog pores, and shuts down the sebaceous glands that are the cause of acne formation. By combining Aminolevullinic Acid (ALA) and our VBeam laser, acne is visibly reduced in a matter of days. Patients receiving treatment must stay out of the sun for 48 hours and must wear sunblock daily. Patients may notice a mild itching or burning, and slight swelling following the treatment.

Skin Peels - Both our MD Peel and our Glycolic acid peels are effective treatments for acne. The peel is applied to your face and allowed to penetrate for a few minutes before it is removed. A regimine of moisturizing follows to help protect and hydrate skin.

Yag or SmoothBeam Laser - The GentleYag or SmoothBeam lasers from Candela offers another alternative to acne treatment. This safe but effective laser can be used to treat more dramatic breakout issues.

L3 Laser Treatment - Another laser option, the L3 laser treatment combines different lasers to treat more severe symptoms.