Acne

1. What causes acne? Back to Top
Any number of reasons can cause the pores in the skin to get blocked. When this happens the oil that generally drains to the surface gets blocked and bacteria begins to grow causing acne to develop.

2. What treatments are available for acne? Back to Top
Before prescribing treatment, your doctor will consider several factors, including the severity of the acne, types of lesions present, co-existing conditions, age, and skin type. The most popular and effective treatment option today is light-based or laser therapy. As an alternative to antibiotics or Accutane™ , which have a variety of side effects, light-based or laser treatments provide significant results for patients of all skin types.

3. How do the treatments work? Back to Top
Laser treatments work by destroying the bacteria under the skin that is responsible for the eruptions. Different types of treatments are available using a laser or light based device, depending on the nature of the acne and the aggressiveness of the treatment desired.

4. What are the treatments like? Back to Top
The laser will flash or pulse over the treatment area, and you may feel a slight twinge that most patients describe as the snapping of a rubber band. Depending on the patient, a topical anesthesia can be applied prior to treatment to reduce sensitivity to the laser.

5. How soon can I see results from these treatments? Back to Top
Light based treatment results are long lasting, and result in high patient satisfaction. Results are usually seen in a matter of days.

6. Who is the best candidate for treatments? Back to Top
Anyone suffering from acne is a candidate for laser treatments. Those with severe cystic acne as well as those with mild cases who want to prevent further break outs.