TheraClear’s Acleara™ treats acne using a two-part process that utilizes a vacuum and broadband light to clean, treat and remove the sebum to clear the skin. Acne treatments are quick to perform and highly effective.
Acleara™ Acne therapy is an acne treatment that combines a gentle vacuum with pulses of specially-filtered intense light to help clear pores and treat acne outbreaks.
How the Acleara™ Acne Treatment works?
The Acleara™ has a vacuum that clears build up of sebaceous material in the pores. The sebaceous glands undergo targeted heating with a broadband-pulsed light at the same time.
Treatment duration for treating acne is normally 15 min however this is based on treatment area. A peel, skin care, can be added to this treatment but this is only to enhance the effect of the Acleara™.
Steps taken to treat acne by Acleara™
Before and after the acne treatment:
What is Acne?
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scar the skin. The earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of such problems.
Four main factors cause acne:
Excess oil (sebum) production
Hair follicles clogged by oil and dead skin cells
Bacteria
Inflammation
Acne typically appears on your face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders because these areas of skin have the most oil (sebaceous) glands. Hair follicles are connected to oil glands.
Types of acne scars
Atrophic scars Atrophic scars are flat, shallow depressions that heal below the top layer of skin. These scars are commonly caused by severe cystic acne. However, other types of acne can cause them as well.
There are three types of atrophic scars:
Boxcar scars Boxcar scars are broad, usually box-like depressions with sharply defined edges. Boxcar scars most often form on areas like the lower cheeks and jaw, where skin is relatively thick.
Ice pick scars Ice pick scars are smaller, more narrow indentations that point down into the skin’s surface. These scars are common on the cheeks.
Rolling scars Rolling scars have a varying depth, with sloping edges that make skin appear wavy and uneven.
Hypertrophic and keloid scars Unlike atrophic scars, hypertrophic and keloid scars form as raised lumps of scar tissue where the acne once was. This happens when scar tissue builds up, sometimes from previous acne spots.
Hypertrophic scars are the same size as the acne that caused them. Keloid scars create a scar larger than the acne that caused them and grow beyond the sides of the original spot.
Hypertrophic and keloid scars are more common on areas such as the jawline, chest, back, and shoulders. People with a darker skin color are more likely to develop this type of scarring.
Types of Acne
Whiteheads: Small, flesh-colored or white bumps that develop under the skin.
Blackheads: Small, dark bumps that appear on the surface of the skin, often in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin).
Papules: Small, red bumps that are tender to the touch.
Pustules: Small, pus-filled bumps that may be red at the base.
Nodules: Large, painful, solid bumps that are lodged deep within the skin.
Cysts: Deep, painful, pus-filled lumps that are often larger than nodules and can cause scarring.
One of the best things about Acleara™ acne treatment is that it is virtually painless and requires no downtime. You can resume your daily activities immediately after treatment. Additionally, Acleara™ is safe and effective for all skin types and tones.
If you are interested in scheduling a consultation to discuss your treatment options, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Marks. We are here to support you in achieving your skincare goals.
