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All in One Treatment for Acne, Broken Capillaries and Large Pores?
asked 2 years ago by jbgilleo in Birmingham
Latest answer by Stephen Mandy, MD
Question viewed 1,092 times
Tags: face, acne, broken capillaries, large pores, skin
I am looking for a facial treatment, but can not decide which would be best for my skin. I am looking for a treatment that can tone down acne lesions, decrease pore size, and decrease visibility of broken capillaries around my nose. Any suggestions?
3 answers to All in One Treatment for Acne, Broken Capillaries and Large Pores?
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Best all in one treatment for acne, capillaries and large pores
There is never a one only treatment for complex problems, but there is often a best approach for most of the problem. Since acne is a recurrent problem, continuous treatment with good topical therapy (Ziana, Duac, Epiduo) is like brushing your teeth to prevent tooth decay.
Then, a fractional CO2 laser treatment will smooth, scars, tighten pores and remove capillaries. Is it perfect? No, but it will give long term 60-70% improvement.
Stephen Mandy, MD
Miami Dermatologist
Miami Dermatologist
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All in One Treatments not a great option
While Isolaz may be an option in your situation, we find that all in one devices are "jack of all trades and masters of none" as the saying goes. There are a few options for each of the conditions you mentioned, each of which we think are better than the Isolaz.
Broken Capillaries. For small vascular lesions like this, there are several to close them.
Laserscope Aura (or Aura-i) KTP laser or other similar "KTP" lasers.
Sciton Profile, Laserscope Lyra-i and other...
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Isolaz
This unique technology combines suction to deep clean pores, blue light to kill bacteria, and broad band light to decrease inflammation and redness. This sounds like your best option.
