Acne and Acne Scar Treatment

What is Acne?

Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. It often appears as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or cysts, and can affect the face, chest, back, and shoulders. While hormonal changes, genetics, and stress can all contribute to acne, environmental factors and skincare habits also play a role. If left untreated, acne can lead to inflammation and scarring

What Treatments Are Available for Acne and Acne Scars?

We use a multimodal approach to acne.

For active acne, Fotona’s precisely controlled Nd:Yag laser light safely penetrates into skin to effectively target overactive sebaceous glands and to reduce the risk of developing new acne inflammation.

Facials with or without peels are also important to ensure deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, unclogging pores and reducing bacteria and inflammation.

Because we have a physician on staff, we can also provide corticosteroid injections for active cystic acne.

For acne scarring, please ensure that you allow a 6 month wash out if you are or were on Accutane.  We have several different modalities that can help with acne scars:

• RF microneedling
• Plasma semi-ablative resurfacing
• Laser or chemical peels

Your ideal treatment plan will be discussed during your initial consult.