Laser Acne Treatment

There are several ways to treat active acne with laser and light based treatments. Below we detail different options and the method of action: Blu light treatments (kills acne bacteria) Pulsed Dye laser treatments (kills acne bacteria) Q-switched laser treatments (kills acne bacteria) Aramis laser treatments (shrinks sebaceous glands) Smoothbeam laser treatments (shrinks sebaceous glands) Photodynamic therapy with amino levulanic acid (shrinks sebaceous glands) We often use a combination... more

I have been extremely impressed with the results of PDT for acne.  Patients are pre-treated with a topical medication stick called Levulan, and then undergo IPL or blue light therapy.  The results are amazing.  Good luck. Dr. P

There are many different lasers which can be used to treat acne. The question is, are you treating active acne or scarring from acne? The lasers used for each are different. as many doctors have pointed out, photodynamic therapy (PDT), with or without a sensitizing agent, is good for active acne treatment. For acne scars, resurfacing lasers, mostly carbon dioxide, are useful for resurfacing. In either case, patients are always warned that treatment will never return a smooth skin surface... more

After having assured that you are properly cleaning your face, there IS effective treatment for Acne. If it is active acne, BLUE LIGHT therapy (IPL) is VERY effective at killing the skin bacteria causing acne. If you are inquiring about how to smooth acne scarring, these can be resurfaced with a variety of lasers. the most effective is the SCITON JOULE CONTOUR. Dr. P. Aldea

Hi there- In our practice, we take a step-wise approach to the management of acne. Initial management involves education and basic skin care recommendations tailored to the individual's skin type. After a few weeks on the prescribed acne fighting skin care program, a retin-A containing product is added if necessary, and blue light therapy sessions scheduled. The bright blue light used is highly effective at killing the acne causing bacteria, but because these bacteria will eventually... more

There are two main light-based modalities for treating acne: IPL using the so-called blue spectrum, with or without Levulan and laser. With PDT, photodynamic therapy, a liquid is applied with a special stick ( 8 -amino-levulinic acid,) Levulan, with a "kerastick". The patient then waits for 30 minutes and is then placed in front of a Blu-U light machine. Those who do not have a Blu-U light might use the IPL device. The blue light does not contain the ultraviolet... more