The Nd:YAG laser targets overactive sebaceous glands and destroys acne-causing bacteria, while the Er:YAG laser gently ablates dead skin cells (gentle skin resurfacing) to unclog pores and stimulate new collagen production. This offers a holistic and comprehensive solution to treating acne.
Benefits:
- Safe and effective
- Fast and convenient
- No medication required
- Improves skin texture and tone
- Long-lasting results
Indications:
- Inflammatory acne nodules
- Comedogenic acne
- Hormonal acne
Contraindications:
(If unsure, always check with a doctor)
- Pregnancy
- Active skin infection
- Signs of sun injury
- Wounds (except those from acne)
Interval: 2 weeks
Number of sessions: 4–6 sessions recommended; exact number depends on severity
Results: Gradual reduction in inflammatory acne nodules and comedones formation, with best results after 4 sessions spaced 2 weeks apart.
Downtime: Treated area might appear slightly erythematous for less than 1 day; otherwise, no downtime.
Complications:
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Scarring (rare)
Pre-procedure:
- Photo documentation
- Apply numbing cream for 30 minutes
- Obtain written consent
Post-procedure:
- Remove gel on the face
- Skin cooling as required
- Follow post-procedure advice:
- Apply SPF50 broad-spectrum sunscreen at least twice a day
- Do NOT touch, scratch, or rub the treated area for 48 hours or until fully healed to prevent irritation or infection
- Be gentle when washing your face and applying skincare products
- Avoid skincare ingredients such as retinol, Vitamin C, exfoliating products (facial scrub, AHA, BHA) for 1 week
- Avoid excessive sun exposure for 1 week
- Avoid facial procedures and energy-based aesthetic treatments (laser, radio frequency, HIFU, BBL, IPL) for 2 weeks
Price: $600 (face)
