Skin Concerns
Acne
Acne breakouts can happen anywhere on your skin. The most common sites include the face and neck, shoulders, back, and chest. While acne doesn’t pose a serious risk to your overall health, it can still be painful, particularly if you have severe acne. Over time, acne might also cause scarring.
The good news is that acne is very treatable. We offer a number of effective treatments so you have options for reducing the number of pimples you get and minimizing your chances of scarring.
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Acne
Expectations + Causes
What to expect with Acne?
Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and oil glands (sebaceous glands). The oil glands secrete oils (sebum) to keep the skin moist. When the glands get clogged, it can lead to pimples and cysts.
Normally, the oil made travels through the hair follicles to the skin. But dead skin cells can plug the follicles. This can block the oil. When follicles become plugged, skin bacteria start to grow inside the follicles. Inflammation and pimples then develop. The most common types of pimples are:
- Whiteheads (closed comedones). These pimples are sealed over and have a small white pus-filled top.
- Blackheads(open comedones). These pimples have a small black opening at the top. These pimples are black, but the color is not from dirt. It's from the process of oxidation when the oil is exposed to air.
- Papules.These are sore, small, pink bumps.
- Pustules. These are pimples that have pus on the top and are red on the bottom of the lesion. These are signs of inflammatory acne.
- Nodules. These are hard, large, painful pimples that arise deep in the skin.
- Cysts. These are pus-filled, deep, painful pimples that often leave scars.
The basic acne lesion is called a comedone.
What causes acne?
Rising hormone levels during puberty may cause acne. Also, acne is often found in families. Other causes of acne may include:
- Hormone level changes during a woman’s menstrual cycle
- Hormone changes during pregnancy
- Starting or stopping birth control pills
- Certain medicines (such as corticosteroids, lithium, and barbiturates)
- Oil and grease from the scalp, mineral or cooking oil, and certain cosmetics
- Diet may also play a role
IPL Photofacial
IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) Photofacial is a non-invasive skin treatment that uses light-based technology to target various skin concerns such as sun damage, brown spots, redness, and uneven skin tone.
Microneedling
This advanced skin-needling technology is a less invasive alternative to fractional lasers. The skin tightens, lifts, and fills, resulting in a rejuvenated and younger-looking skin.
Chemical Peels
The BioRePeelCl3 is a medical - grade chemical peel that provides biostimulation, revitalization, and minimal peeling of the skin. It targets signs of aging, acne, and hyperpigmentation, promoting smoother, brighter, and more youthful - looking skin. It’s designed to be gentle yet effective with minimal downtime.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive procedure that gently exfoliates the skin’s surface, removing dead skin cells and stimulating new cell growth. It helps improve the texture and appearance of the skin.
Book a consultation with one of our licensed practitioners to guide you to the best solution.
