ACNE TREATMENTS
Acne and skin blemishes don’t only affect teenagers. There has been a reported increase in acne in adult women. The following treatments can be used alone or in combination to give you healthy clear skin.
Acne Facials
This 1 hour facial is designed to clear pores of congestion and infection and to remove old skin. Our RN Acne Specialist tailors you facial to just what your skin needs. All facials include a Clarisonic cleaning, a mask and steaming followed by extractions and possible microderm. You can expect smoother skin in 3 days. We also encourage you to use the Blue-U Light right after extractions to kill bacteria in your skin . Acne facials are also available for your chest and back.
One hour Acne Facial (including Blu-U light) - $130
See also: Skin Care
Antibiotics
Antibiotics may be prescribed to decrease inflammation and bacterial growth. Our goal is to give you a boost for improved less inflamed skin, not to have you on antibiotics for months on end.
Blu-U Light
The Blue-U Light is an effective and painless way to help stop P. Acnes bacteria growth on your face, chest or back and take 21 minutes.
Treatments may be done 3x per week.
Blu-U Light treatment - $25
Cortisone Injections
Have a painful zit that you can’t do anything about? Cortisone injections are a quick and effective way to get medication exactly where it’s needed. After an injection, soreness decreases within a few hours and by the next day a noticeable decrease in swelling occurs. This treatment is most effective for deep pustules that in general do not come to a head.
Cortisone injection - $25
Levulan
Levulan or Amino-Levulinic Acid is used to treat acne, scarring, and to rejuvenate the overall appearance and texture of your skin. It is typically used on the face but can be applied to other areas requiring treatment, such as the chest or back. You can read more about Levulan treatments here: Levulan