Acne

Around 85% of young people will suffer from acne to some extent during adolescent years and unfortunately may continue to be affected into adult life. Living in an image obsessed world, sufferers of acne may experience problems of low self-esteem or depression.

At Laserase we use an N-Lite (Pulsed Dye) laser, for the treatment of acne which has caused a stir in the medical world. It is described as the most significant advancement in acne treatment and offers hope for thousands of sufferers, and it is available at Laserase Medical Aesthetics..

One of the causes of acne is hormonal changes. For example, when a child reaches puberty, the levels of androgens or male hormones will increase. This in turn may cause the sebaceous glands (which are present in the hair follicle) to secret sebum. During puberty, skin cells in the follicle shed and mix with the sebum, causing a blockage in the follicle. This can lead to inflammation and acne lesions such as: pimples, blackheads, nodules and cysts.

Each patient is treated individually and along with laser treatment, medical microdermabrasion and cosmeceuticals are used for optimal results.

At Laserase we use the Obagi skincare range, which is effective in treating acne in combination with Laser or alone.

- Treatment with the pulse Dye laser for acne will cause some reddening of the skin which will last for a few days to a week
- It is important to avoid direct sunlight before and after laser treatments, to avoid changes in skin pigment
- Ensure no direct sunlight on the treated area for 4 weeks before treatment
- Oral Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) must not have been used in the last 6 months, and topical Tretinoin cream within the last month
Consultation (Including Patch Test): £45
Treatment: Starting from £100 per treatment