Fractional laser resurfacing can improve most types of acne scars. 2-5 sessions spaced 4-8 weeks apart is a typical program. My team and I employ 10 different types of fractional lasers in order to match the scar type, your skin color & projected recovery. This gives you the best possible results whilst reducing side effects and recovery time.
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Kleresca® is a treatment that uses the principles of photodynamic therapy to treat acne. It is an exercise of marketing basic formulations of photoactive chemicals, activated by blue light. Regardless, it can be effective for some patients with zits, pimples, & nodules. It does not treat blackheads & whiteheads. Read more to understand why I am not a fan of this treatment.
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Put simply it is an exercise in strategic marketing. Kleresca uses a gel that is sensitive to blue light. This gel is concentrated in the acne lesions, more specifically in the sebaceous or oil glands. This oil gland is rich in bacteria known as c.acnes.
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The blue light source of Kleresca activates the gel within the oil gland, in turn causing oxidative stress to the bacteria. This also reduces oil production due to the collateral inflammation within the oil glands itself. Read more to understand why I am not a fan of this treatment.
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Acne is not just a teenage problem and may present in the late 20s through to the early 40s. This form of acne is more common in women and may be related to hormonal changes. Adult acne usually presents along the jawline and chin area. In severe cases acne lesions can be seen on the shoulders and trunk. Acne can range from a few pimples through to cysts & scars. Stress can be a contributing factor.