Why Choose an Acne Treatment Clinic for Top Acne Treatments?

For majority of people acne can be a real nuisance. It is expected at the age of puberty, however lots of us experience acne breakouts even at adult age.

Acne comes in many forms, from acne cysts to blackheads, whiteheads; some people have it really bad, some of us are lucky to only have a few outbreaks every once in a while.

There are three major approaches to an effective acne treatment; treat the source (internally), prevention (i.e. exfoliate acne prone skin) and to reduce the appearance of already existing blemishes (such as acne spot treatment).

There are several reasons why adults can get acne - from stress to hormonal problems - even some medications or a change in your diet could cause breakouts. As for treating the cause of acne, your best option is to consult your physician.

Although it is a great idea to treat acne at the source, internally, there are several precautionary measures you can take to reduce the chances of acne breakouts. There are 2 things that will work and help you with your acne problem, no matter what is causing it: prevention and external treatments.

Acne develops when dead skin cells block the pores or the hair follicles. This blockage traps sebum, which leads to a build-up of bacteria and inflammation of the skin.

It is very important to make acne prevention part of your daily skin care routine. For example, make sure that your skin is clean (use mild cleansers), exfoliate acne prone skin, and moisturize.

For the already existing acne problems, there are more and more treatments available on the market; from OTC acne treatment creams, gels and acne spot treatments, to the more professional and more effective acne treatments.

This article will be talking about the top acne treatments for the already existing skin condition.

Although in the past years the variety of available over-the-counter acne remedies have seem to explode, it is safe to say that your best option is to visit your local acne treatment clinic. At an acne treatment clinic, trained professionals and doctors can offer you such effective acne treatment, which you would not be able to utilize on your own. They can also give you the most accurate information on top acne treatments and they can advise you which products and procedures would fit your individual needs best.

These treatments can be used to remedy acne cysts, to prevent acne scarring, as acne spot treatment and to help reduce the signs of existing acne scarring. At an acne treatment clinic - such as Laser Touch Medical Clinic - top acne treatments include microdermabrasion, chemical peel, ipl acne treatment, acne laser resurfacing and skin laser rejuvenation for the correction of acne scarring.

Let's take a look at each procedure in a little bit more detail.

Acne Facials

Acne facials involve a few basic steps: cleansing, skin analysis, exfoliation, massage, extraction of blackheads and other impurities, and application of moisturizing products matching your skin type (dry, oily, mixed, sensitive, mature.) All facials serve to clean and rejuvenate your skin, by removing the top layers of dead skin to allow optimum new cell growth.

Microdermabrasion

You may have heard about this method, if you've been getting familiar with top acne treatments in the past. It is a very unique approach to remove dead skin cells with the help of Hungarian Virgin Crystals which are blown onto your skin and then vacuumed away with a hand piece. This procedure not only removes the superficial layers of your skin, but also exposes fresher and healthier skin. This is a safe and convenient method for all skin colors and types.

Vi Peel

The unique blend of ingredients in the Vi Peel provide powerful results with no pain, no skin preparation and very little downtime. The Vi Peel will clear acne skin condition and reduce or eliminate acne scars. It will also stimulate the production of collagen, for firmer, more youthful skin.

This treatment can be combined with microdermabrasion or skin-specific facials for optimal results.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)

This more and more popular treatment utilizes the versatile use of IPL (Intense Pulsed Light). First a solution called Levulan is being applied to the skin. After the solution has properly penetrated the acne sufferer's skin, the skin care professional applies pulses of light to the area to be treated. This treatment has shown significant improvement in acne skin condition - with proper skin care regimen.

Other treatments such as acne facials, microdermabrasion and/or chemical peels (Vi Peel) can be added for more dramatic improvement. 

Vi Peel – The Next Generation Chemical Acid Peel

There are only a handful of people who have perfect skin. Lucky them, right? As for the rest of us, we have to deal with a variety of skin problems. Fine lines, wrinkles, acne cysts, acne scarring, skin discoloration, sun-damage, etc. The list is endless.

Not to mention the fact that most of the time people have a combination of the above mentioned skin conditions, which makes it more difficult to treat them. It could also get extremely costly, as a combination of different treatments would have to be utilized.

One way to keep your skin looking younger and healthier is to exfoliate. The main goal of exfoliation is to remove the dead skin cells, grime and residue from the surface of your skin. There are different methods to carry out this process. As an alternative to abrasive exfoliation is the use of chemical exfoliants, such as a chemical acid peel. If you have ever used a chemical skin peel treatment before, you know that it can be very painful and it requires significant downtime.

For the relief of many who have been suffering from a variety of skin conditions, now there is a new treatment available on the market, and it's called the Vi Peel.

The Vi Peel is a “next generation” chemical skin peel, that offers all major benefits of a traditional chemical acid peel, without the downsides. The main difference shows is the consumer's comfort and convenience, as the Vi Peel treatment means virtually no pain and significantly less downtime.

Just like any other chemical acid peel, the Vi Peel treatment has to be performed by a licensed professional. It is and in-office procedure – for your own safety – however, your appointment will not take longer than 20-30 minutes. The Vi Peel is revolutionary in this line of treatments, as it combines the power of various acids and the nourishment from many vitamins. This powerful, yet gentle mix gives Vi Peel the ability to combat the most difficult and wide variety of skin conditions, including acne, aging, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, sun-damage and hyper-pigmentation (even melasma). The Vi Peel will also shrink enlarged pores and promote collagen and elastin production of the skin, which will result in tighter, more supple skin.

The Vi Peel also provides excellent result for acne skin conditions, including acne cysts, and could be used for both teenage and adult acne sufferers. The results are quick and impressive, after just one Vi Peel treatment you will see significant improvement.

Let's take a look at the major benefits of the Vi Peel treatment:

1. The Vi Peel is suitable for any and all skin types and color, meaning, for the first time, dark skinned patients can enjoy the benefits of a chemical skin peel. The Vi Peel has shown excellent results on African-American patients, on patients with olive skin and also on people of Asian and Latin descends.
   
2. The Vi Peel is virtually painless. You might feel a slight stinging sensation for a few seconds during the first application, however, the numbing will take effect after the first pass, so you won't feel the burning pain, what is associated with the traditional chemical acid peel.
   
3. The Vi Peel treatment carries significantly less downtime, when compared to any other chemical skin peel. Although your skin will be slightly red immediately after the Vi Peel treatment, for the first two days you will show no signs of peeling. The skin's peeling process will begin on day 3 and it could take up to two days, but if you use the recommended moisturizer, you can go about your usual daily routine.
   You will be completely done peeling one week after the Vi Peel treatment and it will be well worth it, you will love the stunning results!
   
   To avoid uneven sun exposure, you should avoid going out to the sun on the days that your skin is peeling. However – unlike with other chemical skin peels - you can enjoy moderate sun exposure with the use of sun protection. That is a wonderful advantage of the Vi Peel treatment, as it greatly reduces your recovery time.
   
   Another great benefit of the Vi Peel is that you may wear makeup at any time after the solution has dried, except for the days of the actual peeling (day three and four, usually). That also means less downtime for you.

The Vi Peel may be repeated every two weeks for the purpose of repairing damaged skin, however, for skin maintenance (usually for average skin), it is not recommended to have Vi Peel treatments any less than 3 months apart, to prevent skin damage. Your skin care professional will advise you about the optimal Vi Peel treatment intervals, after your evaluation.

As for the Vi Peel cost; since Vi Peel chemical acid peel is a customized procedure, its price depends on many factor, such as the individual's skin condition and the areas to be treated, therefore the best estimate can only be given by your skin care specialist.

If after reading this article, you feel that the Vi Peel treatment is something you might be interested in, please visit - www.laser15.com - the official website of Laser Touch Medical Clinic, where you will find further information on the Vi Peel chemical skin peel and will be able to schedule a complimentary, no-obligation consultation with Dr Hakimian.