Acne Treatment
Acne is a skin condition that affects the skin’s oil glands and hair follicles.
Acne is a skin condition that affects the skin’s oil glands and hair follicles. The pores in your skin connect to oil glands under the skin. These glands produce an oily substance called sebum. The pores connect to the glands by a canal called a follicle. Inside the follicles, oil carries dead skin cells to the surface of the skin. A thin hair also grows through the follicle and out to the skin. Sometimes, the hair, sebum, and skin cells clump together into a plug. The bacteria in the plug causes swelling which can turn into whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples.
Acne is common on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. It is most common in teenagers, however it can affect people of all ages.
Acne is usually not a serious health threat, but it can be painful, particularly when it’s severe and may cause permanent physical scarring.
It can also cause emotional distress, affect a patient's self-esteem.
Types of Acne: Whiteheads are closed just under the surface of your skin, giving them a white appearance.
Blackheads open at the surface of your skin, allowing the sebum to oxidize giving them a black appearance.
While whiteheads and blackheads are the most common lesions seen in acne, other types can also occur. Inflammatory lesions, such as pimples, are more likely to cause scarring of your skin.
Your skin is unique, just like you! Thankfully, we have a variety of products and treatments to help address acne prone skin whether it is sensitive, dry, oily, or a combination of dry and oily skin.
Medical Grade Chemical Facial Peels rejuvenate and refine the look of your skin. They work by removing the outermost layer of skin, causing immediate gratification by diminishing imperfections. Peels effectively combat acne, reduce pore size, dullness, blotchiness, age and sun spots, hyperpigmentation, and improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles. Peels can be used as a stand alone treatment or as a part of a customized treatment plan for more dramatic effect when combined with other treatments or procedures.We offer two types of medical grade chemical peels from the leaders in skincare to help you look and feel your best. First, the minimally invasive yet very effective Vivier® Peel, which is ideal for sensitive skin. The second type, the Jessner Peel, is the most intense which is especially effective for those most concerned about hyperpigmentation, sun damage, acne and scarring.
Vivier® Skin Care products are carefully formulated and manufactured to the highest standards. This pharmaceutical-grade skincare line has strong science, innovative ingredients and rigorous testing in order to deliver exceptional results. The New Light Team has extensive training on the Vivier® Skin Care product line and can help build the perfect acne skincare system for you.
Part of the Vivier® skin care range is the Acne Treatment System and it contains two full-sized medical grade products that are effective and easy to use. The Acne Treatment System is the only acne-clearing system containing a unique combination of Hexamidine, 2% pharmaceutical grade Salicylic Acid and 5% pharmaceutical grade Benzoyl Peroxide to help reduce the frequency and severity of acne breakouts and prevent the formation of blackheads and whiteheads.
Benefits of the Acne Treatment system:
- It delivers visible reduction of whiteheads and blackheads
- Presents a more unified skin tone in as little as 2 weeks
- Helps control oiliness, breakouts, inflammation and redness
- Helps restore a radiant complexion
- Suitable for use on the face, chest and back
- Ideal for acneic skin
Potenza takes RF microneedling to new levels. The versatility this system provides allows us to customize your treatments based on your specific needs – all skin types, anywhere on the body, any time of the year. The industry gold standard for skin tightening, toning, acne scarring improvement, surgical scar improvement, cystic acne treatment, mommy tummy makeover, underarm tightening, and improving the look of cellulite.
Vivier® and Jessner peels
Pre-Treatment Instructions
(Three days before the treatment)
Avoid the following procedures: electrolysis, waxing, depilatory creams and laser hair removal
Stop using exfoliating products that may be drying or irritating
Stop using products containing Salicylic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Retinol, prescription Retinoids or Benzoyl Peroxide such as the following Vivier products:
- Medicated Wash
- AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cream
- Exfolliant Forte
- 0.3% Retinol SR Complex
- Retinol 1.0% Night Complex
- Peptide CR Creme
- Peptide CR Eye Creme
- Acne Treatment Lotion
What to Expect During and After the Treatment
You may experience a slight tingling sensation as the treatment activates on your skin
Approximately 48 hours after the treatment, your skin may peel, be red, dry and irritated
Skin may take on a sunburn appearance
Peeling and redness, if any, may last for 3 to 5 days
The amount of sloughing experienced will vary depending on the condition of your skin and the home care products you use
The amount of peeling observed is not an indication of the effectiveness of the treatment
Post-Treatment
The night of your treatment rinse your skin gently with water only and pat dry
Do not rub or pull your skin as scarring may result
Avoid vigorous activities, swimming and hot showers, especially in the first 24 hours following the treatment
Avoid harsh cleansers, washcloths, scrubs or loofahs for 48 hours following your treatment (gentle scrubs such as the Vivier Vitamin C scrub are safe to use)
Do not use products containing Salicylic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Retinol, prescription Retinoids ro Benzoyl Peroxide up to 48 hours following your treatment or once peeling, redness or dryness subsides such as the following Vivier products:
- Medicated Wash
- AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cream
- Exfolliant Forte
- 0.3% Retinol SR Complex
- Retinol 1% Night Complex
- Peptide CR Creme
- Peptide CR Eye Creme
- Acne Treatment Lotion
- You may continue to use products that do not contain the previously mentioned ingredients the day after your treatment
- Do not have any other facial treatments for at least one week after the procedure
- Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher daily and avoid direct sunlight for at least one week
At-home
To maintain or improve your results at-home, use the suitable Vivier skin care program recommended by your skin care specialist
If outdoor activities are planned use Vvier® SPF 30 or SPF 45
If you have any questions or concerns do not hesitate to contact your skin care specialist or your physician
