When Every Product Has Failed, We Can Clear Acne In Just A Few Months
Acne is a very common skin condition that affects individuals of all ages and from all walks of life. It is most common in adolescents, but acne can also affect adults, especially women going through hormonal changes. In serious cases of acne, the skin can be left with visible scars.
At Avalon Laser in San Diego and Carlsbad, we custom-tailor our acne treatment in San Diego to each individual patient.
Acne is usually caused by clogged pores that leads to the accumulation of bacteria under the skin’s surface. However, it can also be caused by hormonal imbalance. In many cases, oily skin is very prone to acne, as the glands produce too much oil, thereby clogging the pores. Studies have shown that acne can also be caused by an unhealthy diet, harmful skin care products, and stress.
Avalon Lasers is a leading San Diego acne treatment medical clinic. Our staff are trained and certified in the procedures we offer and there is always a doctor onsite. Patients in Carlsbad and San Diego who are suffering from acne experience a private, serene, luxurious setting at Avalon Laser. We offer a widely diverse array of advanced cosmetic treatments performed with the latest protocols to achieve superior results. We are dedicated to helping you resolve your acne. Please call today for a consultation about your customized acne treatments!
The key to treating acne is finding the right solution for your unique skin type. Not everyone responds to the same type of treatment, which is what makes acne difficult to address. Luckily, in recent years, there has been a development of various effective acne treatments, allowing us to find a unique and custom-tailored solution just for you.
To learn more about your acne treatment options, please read the important information below. If you have questions or think Dr. Reza Tirgari and his team might be able to help you, please call today (619) 831-8964 for a consultation.
This is a very important factor. While we understand that there are countless acne products available, it is very important to stay away and resist trying to treat acne in San Diego on your own. More often than not, the acne will only get worse.
The most common treatments over-the-counter include benzoyl peroxide, topical salicylic acid, Retina-A, and Accutane antibiotics. All of these can have a range of negative side effects, especially antibiotics to which the body becomes immune overtime. Benzoyl peroxide can be very harmful, especially in large doses. It burns the skin and can leave behind very bad acne scars.
Sadly, most of our acne scar removal patients come to use as a direct result of self-treatment. Topical salicylic acid is the least harmless chemical, but it is not right for every skin type. For treatment that is tailored to you, it is best to visit a medical professional who has years of experience treating acne and other types of scar removal.
For patients who suffer from mild to moderate acne, we often recommend a medical grade peel. This is a term used for a chemical peel that will target your specific concerns. A chemical peel penetrates deep into the skin to remove dirt and bacteria, thereby eradicating the underlying issues that cause acne.
In addition to chemical peels, laser therapy is an option for acne treatment patients. Acne can be characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, red-inflamed pimples or cystic acne. Regardless of how severe, breakouts are difficult to treat, and each pimple is equally annoying. Cystic acne is the most difficult to treat as they are filled with blood and are rooted deep into the skin, almost always leaving an unsightly acne scar behind.
Laser acne therapy with the fractional laser is one of the most recent and most effective procedures to treat acne breakouts. Laser skin resurfacing therapy reaches deep into the skin without harming the skin’s surface, reduces the production of oil from the oily (sebaceous) glands, and targets Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), the bacterium that causes acne inflammation. Laser acne therapy results can be achieved with only three to five treatments.
Moderate to severe acne is generally cystic acne. These are the most severe cases, tend to leave acne scars, and are the most difficult to treat. In such cases, we almost always utilize a multifaceted treatment approach to eradicate cystic acne.
Cystic acne is generally caused by hormonal imbalance, improper diet and improper skin care routine. If you suffer from cystic or severe acne, Dr. Tirgari and our team will look at all these factors to determine the best course of treatment. We are now proud to offer advanced Microfractional Laser Acne Treatment.
In order to combat severe acne, we will help you with the following:
During your initial evaluation, we will find the best and most effective treatment for you. Dr. Reza Tirgari is a well-known cosmetic dermatologist. He will help you get rid of your acne and keep it away with a range of medical treatments known to work.
You may not associate laser treatments with acne, but the medical community is starting to recognize the advantages. Acne occurs when hair follicles clog with dead skin cells and oil. This leads to pore irritation and infection. While you may not realize the connection, the Mayo Clinic is calling laser light treatment the procedure to watch among emerging technologies in the fight against acne.
The painful swelling that you feel when a pimple starts to develop is a sign of infection. Certain forms of bacteria are attracted to the pool of moisture that forms due to the oil build-up. Once the bacteria congregate, the pressure on the pore causes inflammation and irritation.
Light therapy is a treatment that uses lasers to expose the skin to different types of light. Laser treatments are a form of targeted phototherapy. Targeted because the treatment exposes the skin to UV light, by focusing the beam, only the problem areas are affected. Light therapy for skin conditions, such as acne, utilizes an excimer, or exciplex laser.
The laser treatment kills bacteria. Infection causes the swelling that can lead to scarring. The bacteria problem makes you to want to pick at pimples, which can also lead to scarring. Pus forms in the follicle as a by-product of the infection. Pus equals pressure and pain. The skin cannot heal until the bacteria are gone. Bacteria respond to different colors of light. Primarily, treatments focus on blue light.
When blue hits the skin, it kills off the bacteria. Some treatments involve a pulsating light and heat, as well. These features help to treat one cause of the acne, oil, or sebum, production due to enlarged sebaceous glands. This form of light treatment will shrink glands and, therefore, reduce the production of oil. Once oil stops pooling on the skin, acne flair ups should subside.
Avalon Laser San Diego, Avalon Laser Carlsbad are proud to offer the advanced and extremely effective Microfractional Laser Acne Treatment for patients who suffer from moderate to severe and persistent acne. Our acne treatment in San Diego patients who undergo this procedure experience immediate relief from pesky and unsightly acne.
The Microfractional Laser Acne Treatment effectively kills acne causing bacteria. This treatment is much more efficient and better at targeting acne bacteria and can often reduce associated pigmented acne scars and other types of pigmentation at the same time. This treatment can be applied to any area of the body, including the face, neck, hands and chest.
Our acne treatment and cosmetic dermatology patients consider this treatment for the following reasons:
Microfractional Laser Acne Treatment is very safe. It only penetrates specific bacteria and damaged skin cells. After treatment, patients will experience redness and some peeling for about three to 14 days. However, most patients recover fully within one week and any redness can be easily covered with makeup. It is important to note that the first week after treatment is crucial. Skin should be well taken care of and exposure to sun should be avoided. If you do have to go out in the sun, very strong sunscreen along with a hat is recommended. The skin needs time to heal and rejuvenate completely. This is a life-changing treatment for patients who suffer from a range of skin irregularities. Our doctor and cosmetic dermatology team will provide you with specific aftercare instructions.
It is not easy to control acne but developing a daily routine for cleansing helps. Wash your face twice a day with a gentle cleanser. Avoid touching or picking at the skin. This only spreads infection to more pores.
If basic care doesn’t help, try professional treatment. Patients in San Diego, Carlsbad, Del Mar and nearby areas of California can contact Avalon Laser online or call (619) 831-8964 to schedule a consultation.
This procedure is very advanced; however, there are some limitation on who is a good candidate. In general, individuals with dark or sensitive skin may not qualify. Likewise, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may want to wait to undergo this procedure.
During your consultation, Dr. Tirgari will talk to you about your concerns and examine your skin characteristics as well as medical history to determine if this is the best option for you. If you are deemed not a candidate, we offer a range of other effective treatments at our cosmetic dermatology San Diego and Carlsbad practice.
This therapy can be performed once for patients with mild acne. However, patients who suffer from moderate to severe acne may require more than one treatment session. In general, our San Diego acne treatment patients undergo this procedure for one to two hours once a month. A total of four to eight treatments within four to six months. After examining your skin, our doctor will determine how many treatment sessions you will need for best results.
