Is Thermage Good for Acne?

My dermatologist recommended that I do Thermage to treat my active acne, but I am skeptical because everything I've read about Thermage is more for toning the skin. Should I do Thermage or is there a better treatment I could do, like lasers? Thank you.

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by Lucy2009 in Los Angeles, CA

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After Traditional Treatment

There are those who pretty much claim that Thermage can cure nearly every cosmetic concern out there, including acne. Supposedly it does so, by somehow heating the water content of the sebaceous gland and causing their inactivation. The effect is supposed to last 6-18 months. Call me a skeptic on this one, but it sounds like one of two things. Either your dermatologist has exhausted all the other excellent therapeutic options for acne ( antibiotics, topicals, hormonal... more

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

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Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Thermage is NOT indicated to treat active acne

Thermage ic NOT indicated to treat active acne, period. It, however can improve acne in some case cases. If you have not seen improvement with the conventional treatment options and are afraid or unable to take Accutane, you might consider Isolaz.