Which Acne Treatment Should I Try?

While acne is a classic teenage issue, it affects many people into adulthood. If you are struggling with acne that has not responded to at-home treatments, Laser Skin Care Center offers customized acne treatment plans to clear your skin and prevent future damage. Our treatment options manage your acne with a comprehensive strategy that least to lasting results. 

What Causes Acne?

Acne is a condition that occurs when sebaceous glands, the oil glands inside each of your hair follicles, become blocked with oil, dead skin cells, and environmental debris. Bacteria that normally live on your skin can take advantage of these conditions to reproduce, causing inflammation that causes swelling and soreness. Managing acne includes keeping these pores clear, preventing bacterial activity, and controlling oil production.

Which Acne Treatments Should I Try?

Acne comes in many forms, and your breakouts may vary in severity or frequency. We will develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. While these are among our preferred options, we will also recommend other methods, including medical-grade skincare. 

DiamondGlow®

This three-step treatment is gentle enough for anyone’s skin. It purifies, extracts oil and debris to clear your pores, and treats your skin with targeted serums and hydration. While many people love it for the glowing skin, those with acne love that it keeps pores clear and controls oil production. 

Microneedling

Microneedling is an effective way to trigger skin rejuvenation. It creates tiny microchannels in the skin that lead to new collagen formation and trigger your skin to replace dead, pore-clogging cells with healthy new ones. The new collagen will also smooth acne scars. 

Chemical Peels

As well as being an excellent treatment for acne scars, chemical peels are a versatile way to prevent excess oil production, prevent the accumulation of dead skin cells, and make pores look tighter. Chemical peels are suitable for all skin types and tones. 

For many people, the ideal solution is our Acne Facial Program. This package includes three DiamondGlow® treatments, extractions to keep your pores clear, skincare products, and a consultation to develop a long-term management plan.

Is There Any Downtime After Acne Treatment?

Most acne treatments have little to no downtime. You can usually return to work or other activities immediately. DiamondGlow® and light chemical peels have no downtime beyond a flushed look for a short time after treatment. Microneedling or stronger peels can cause mild redness and sensitivity for a day or two. Wear sunscreen after all acne treatments to protect your skin.

Am I a Good Candidate for Acne Treatment?

If you have acne, we can develop a plan to treat it safely and effectively. Our range of treatment options lets us choose the ideal one for your skin, type of acne, and lifestyle. Good candidates for acne treatment have reasonable expectations and plan to follow their at-home acne prevention plan.

Take the Next Step

If you’d like to learn more about acne treatments, please fill out the form on this page or call (562) 997-1144. Laser Skin Care Center proudly serves the Long Beach, CA, area and offers various cosmetic dermatology services.

*Individual results may vary.