Laser and light based treatments for active acne is revolutionizing the treatment of this potentially debilitating disease. These laser treatments offer successful therapy and eliminating the need for drugs and their associated side effects.
Laser acne treatments work by triggering the body's natural bacteria fighting defenses. Each treatment triggers a chain reaction that eliminates some of the problem causing bacteria, reducing the severity of current and future breakouts.
You will start by meeting with a staff member to discuss your medical history, determine your eligibility, discuss details of the actual treatment and schedule a treatment time. After arriving for your appointment, the treatment site will be cleaned and a topical anesthetic may be applied. If anesthetic is used, you will need to wait as it takes effect. Immediately before treatment, the anesthetic will be removed and safety glasses will be placed over your eyes
Your physician will apply a clear gel to the skin on which the chilled laser handpiece will glide. The handpiece will be moved across the treatment area in an even pattern as laser energy is delivered. One or more passes will be delivered with an effort made to achieve even coverage.
You may experience a slight tingling during treatment. To help manage comfort and safety, our system is equipped with a chilled sapphire tip which cools the skin before, during, and after each laser pulse. Any concerns you have should be discussed with your physician prior to treatment. Depending on the level of treatment, your physician may offer a topical anesthetic to help numb the skin prior to treatment.