Acne is a skin condition that occurs when sebaceous glands get infected by bacteria. An embarrassing condition, it can even lead to disfigurement and permanent scarring. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples. We offer 3 successful acne treatments and therapies.

The use of lasers and light devices has increased in recent years because the treatment is mostly easy, effective, and has minimal adverse effects.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Syneron AC laser is used to target some of the main factors such as P. acnes bacteria, which cause Nodulocystic Acne. This treatment:

• helps reduce inflammatory acne lesions.
• reduces sebaceous gland activity.
• effectively reduces inflammation.

SCHEDULE:
Duration: 20 minutes.
Frequency: 2 sessions a week.
Number of treatments: The entire treatment normally takes 6-8 sessions.

Chemical peels can be used to treat both facial and truncal acne. This procedure involves application of chemical solutions to the area being treated, causing the skin to exfoliate and eventually peel off. The damaged skin cells are removed, revealing healthier, smoother and wrinkle-free skin underneath.

TYPES OF PEELS

• Superficial peels: These use mild acids like alpha-hydroxy acid to gently exfoliate. This only penetrates the outermost layer of skin.
• Medium peels: These use trichloroacetic or glycolic acid to reach the middle and outer layer of skin cells. This makes it more effective for removing damaged skin cells.
• Deep peels: These fully penetrate the middle layer of the skin to remove damaged skin cells, these peels often use phenol or tricholoracetic acid. 

BLACK Peels: These are anti-infective peels that use black acetic acid and can be repeated weekly for four weeks. They are very effective for nodulocystic acne.

YELLOW Peels: Can be used weekly for 3-4 sessions for moderate acne.

AZELAC/MANDELIC/MELANOSTOP Peels: Can be used for mild acne and for mild post-inflammatory hyper pigmentation post-acne.

SCHEDULE:
ACNELAN peels
Duration: 20 minutes
Frequency: Intervals of 12 days to two weeks
Number of sessions: 3 to 4

Intralesional injections are used to treat isolated acne pustules by injecting the drug at the diseased site, with minimal absorption elsewhere. These treatments have made great headway with patients reporting tremendous improvement in their skin health, confidence and self esteem.

SCHEDULE:
The doctor will prescribe a treatment regimen based on each patient's requirements.