ACNE AND ACNE ROSACEA

What is Acne?

Acne is a chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous glands of the face and trunk that occurs in adolescence and early adulthood. It is manifested by black heads (comedones), papules, nodules, cysts or pustules. It is often but not always followed by pitted reddened scars. There are many types of Acne. The most common is called Acne Vulgaris.

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How do Acne Lesions Form?

Just beneath the surface of the skin lie hundreds of tiny glands called sebaceous glands. Their function is to collect and excrete an oily substance to keep the skin healthy. The tiny pathway for the sebum to escape often becomes clogged and a bacterium called p.acnes grows inside. In a short time the area swells up and forms a pimple on the skin.

How can I control My Acne?

Our acne program includes home care products to enhance our in-clinic treatment program. At the clinic you will undergo two processes. The first is a facial treatment called Sono Peel and the second is light therapy to kill P. acnes the bacteria responsible for most acne blemishes.

Are there any Treatments that don’t involve taking Medicines?

Yes we try to avoid the use of systemic medications.

1) The Sono Peel

SonoPeels ..by UltraMax™

Ultrasonic Skincare System

The UltraMax™ ultrasonic skincare system

Skin cleansing using ultrasonic wave motion
Removal of aged surfaced skin
Increased skin's metabolism
Diminish the appearance of acne blemishes
Utilizes up to 28,000 vibration cycles per second, variable power
Multiple-mode system includes pulsed, non-pulsed & massage settings

SONO Peel

SONO Peel 2

The most current form of exfoliation is “ultrasound scrubbing”. It is great for all skin types and preferred among those with sensitive skin, acne or rosacea. SonoPeels result in cleaner, smoother more radiant looking skin.

Sono Penetration completes the treatment protocol and penetration compounds are customized to your skins needs. Rejuvenated, luminescent skin is the result of these processes.

2) Light Therapy

A wavelength of light from 405-420 nm is used. It is in the visible Blue spectrum of light therefore these treatments are referred often as Blu U light therapy. These particular wavelengths of light are toxic to P. acnes, the bacteria responsible for most acne blemishes. The treatment consists of sitting under the light for 20 minutes twice a week. This light is not hot or painful and is rather relaxing ...bring your music and relax for 20 minutes. There is no downside to the treatment...no UV light exposure and no down time. You look 'normal' right after the treatment.

BLU U

3) Individualized Skin Care Package: 3 lines of skin care products are available for you as your home care part of the regime and will be individualized to meet your needs.

The Regime

Week 1	Day 1:Sono Peel and Light Therapy Day 3-5:Light Therapy
Week 2	Day 1:Sono Peel and Light Therapy Day 3-5:Light Therapy
Week 3	Day 1:Sono Peel and Light Therapy Day 3-5:Light Therapy
Week 4	Day 1:Sono Peel and Light Therapy Day 3-5:Light Therapy
Week 5	Day 1:Light Therapy Day 3-5:Light Therapy

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What is Acne Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic condition that affects facial skin. It is characterized by redness on the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. Overtime the redness tends to become ruddier and more persistent and visible blood vessels may appear (telangiectasia). If left untreated, bumps and pimples (acne rosacea) often develop and in severe cases the nose may grow swollen and bumpy (rhinophyma-think W. C. Fields).

This condition affects women and men, but men sometimes leave it untreated longer therefore it appears more severe.

Treatment involves a gentle skin care routine, sunscreen and some topical medications may temporize the condition.

Laser therapy with a highly specific vascular laser is the best treatment option for reversing the condition of rosacea. Redness in reduced or eliminated, the small blood vessels can be eliminated and even prominent nasal veins can be eliminated. If your condition has progressed to Acne Rosacea additional therapies will be added to correct this condition.

At Laser Health Works we specialize in the treatment of Rosacea. Let the our Medical Team at Laser Health Works help you decide what treatment is best for your facial redness.

What Treatments are available for Acne Rosacea?

Treatment of Acne Rosacea first involves avoidance of factors which are thought to worsen this condition. These include the avoidance of harsh climatic effects on the face, dehydrating beverages and the moderation of alcohol intake if this is thought to aggravate the condition. (Some patients with acne rosacea do not drink alcohol at all although most report being suspected of over imbibing).

Rosacea itself (Rosacea without acne) it can be treated with a pulse dye laser (see Treatment of Rosacea, Facial Redness, Facial and Nasal Red Veins….)

Acne Rosacea can be treated or at least controlled with some of the same creams and medications used to treat adolescent acne. Acne Rosacea can also be dramatically improved with Photodynamic Therapy, which will actually shrink the sebaceous glands and improve the reddened appearance of the skin.