Acne is a common skin condition that affects many people at some point during their lives. It is a complex and continuous cycle that can be caused by many factors, resulting in a hormonal fluctuation that stimulates oil production. It is most common in adolescents but can be experienced at any age and range from mild to severe. Too often, people squeeze spots and blemishes because of their unpleasant appearance. Unfortunately, the habit can increase inflammation and, in extreme cases, lead to permanent scars.
Fotona’s laser treatment reduces acne inflammation through light absorption and controlled heating. The laser safely penetrates the skin to an optimal treatment depth to heat the tissues and selectively destroy overactive sebaceous glands. In addition, the treatment accelerates the healing process and stimulates collagen remodelling, an important step in the long-term treatment of acne.
Each person is different but during the treatment, you can expect minimal to mild discomfort. Immediately following treatment, you may experience some redness or swelling that will diminish after a few hours. Most patients can resume their daily activities immediately following the treatment. It is best to avoid direct sun for a few days following treatment and to apply sunscreen.
What if I have acne scars?
Fotona’s laser is ideal for mild to moderate scar revision. It safely and effectively penetrates the skin for resurfacing of acne-scarred skin, helping to improve the texture and tone of your skin. Unlike chemical peels and dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing allows the penetration depth to be precisely controlled by the practitioner.
Depending on the depth of treatment, your recovery could be anywhere between 2-7 days. Your practitioner will discuss this with you at the time of consultation.
Procedure Duration:
30-90 minutes depending on the area to be treated.
Recovery Time:
2-7 days.
Fun Fact:
Healing times will decrease if we add blood-derived growth factors to your treatment.
Acne is a common skin condition that affects many people at some point during their lives. It is a complex and continuous cycle that can be caused by many factors, resulting in a hormonal fluctuation that stimulates oil production. It is most common in adolescents but can be experienced at any age and range from mild to severe. Too often, people squeeze spots and blemishes because of their unpleasant appearance. Unfortunately, the habit can increase inflammation and, in extreme cases, lead to permanent scars.
Fotona’s laser treatment reduces acne inflammation through light absorption and controlled heating. The laser safely penetrates the skin to an optimal treatment depth to heat the tissues and selectively destroy overactive sebaceous glands. In addition, the treatment accelerates the healing process and stimulates collagen remodelling, an important step in the long-term treatment of acne.
Each person is different but during the treatment, you can expect minimal to mild discomfort. Immediately following treatment, you may experience some redness or swelling that will diminish after a few hours. Most patients can resume their daily activities immediately following the treatment. It is best to avoid direct sun for a few days following treatment and to apply sunscreen.
What if I have acne scars?
Fotona’s laser is ideal for mild to moderate scar revision. It safely and effectively penetrates the skin for resurfacing of acne-scarred skin, helping to improve the texture and tone of your skin. Unlike chemical peels and dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing allows the penetration depth to be precisely controlled by the practitioner.
Depending on the depth of treatment, your recovery could be anywhere between 2-7 days. Your practitioner will discuss this with you at the time of consultation.
Procedure Duration:
30-90 minutes depending on the area to be treated.
Recovery Time:
2-7 days.
Fun Fact:
Healing times will decrease if we add blood-derived growth factors to your treatment.
Whether it’s preventative, correctional, or simply enhancing, our physician, laser specialist, or our expert aesthetician are here to guide you.