What is the best laser acne treatment?

i am really close to deciding on professional acne treatment like a laser. is there a laser that you recommend best for acne clearing? 

3 answers to “What is the best laser acne treatment?”

A: Acne Laser Treatment

Harold J. Kaplan, MD

For our acne treatment program, we use a combination of three lasers and a Blu-light device. Aramis Laser for shrinking the sebaceous glands. Q-switched lasers (Palomar & Hoya Conbio) to kill bacteria and control active acne. Pulsed dye (Cynosure V-star) laser to decrease redness and... more

A: Best lasers for Acne

David Goldberg, MD

There are a variety of lasers used for acne treatments; there is no one specific system that works for everyone. Some help by decreasing the bacteria that cause acne. Other lasers used for acne work by shrinking the oil glands that also play a role in causing acne. Some physicians will combine these two... more

A: Isolaz

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

    I am going to assume that you are not a candidate for Accutane ( ? high triglycerides, increased intracerbral pressure) or hormonal treatment (?male). Accutane is a permanent treatment while laser or Photodynamic therapy is only temporary. I wo;uld always take the permanent cure over the... more

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