With today's
technology, there's no reason to walk around with pimples on your
face or any other part of your body. Acne can be resolved completely
or improved dramatically with available treatments usable by anyone
at any age under most any circumstance.
New Treatment
Option: ClearLightTM
Acne Therapy
There is a new light-based
system for the treatment of acne. It involves a short, completely
painless treatment regimen with impressive results and no side effects
or downtime.
ClearLight
treatments destroy acne-causing bacteria within the skin. Applied
in eight treatments over a four week period, most patients see a dramatic
decrease in the number and severity of acne blemishes and lesions;
some report significant improvements after only two or three sessions.
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Typical Treatment
During
treatment sessions, which last approximately 15 minutes, the
patient lies comfortably while the high-intensity ClearLight
illuminates the acne. Protective eyewear is used during all
treatments. The ClearLight utilizes a unique spectrum of light
that causes the acne bacteria to self-destruct, while having
no effect on the normal skin. The therapy is suitable to treat
all areas of the body, including the back, chest and face.
Patients return to normal activities immediately after treatment.
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How ClearLight Works
The
ClearLight system's high-intensity blue-violet light activates special
bacteria-fighting agents in your own body called porphyrins. These
porphyrins start a chemical reaction that produces peroxide, which
destroys the P. acnes bacteria (the root cause of inflamed blemishes).
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ClearLight
is the first medical device designed to significantly clear
inflammatory acne lesions in less than four weeks - without side effects.
Traditional acne treatments have various side effects. Topical therapies
often cause redness, irritation and/or peeling. Topical-only treatment
can be effective in the management of mild acne but rarely has the
desired results for those suffering from constant and persistent acne.
Oral
antibiotic therapies may have even more side effects. Although not
to be discounted and frequently helpful in combined treatment,
typical oral antibiotics alone simply don't "get the job done". Ongoing
antibiotic use in women often results in imbalances that encourage
yeast infections and requires self-monitoring of sun exposure.
ClearLight
is suitable for all body areas, including the large areas of the back
and shoulders and the sensitive beard area. It treats mild to moderate
inflammatory acne. Severe acne requires more aggressive treatment
and many cases will respond well to the newer "non-ablative" lasers.
(Non-ablative lasers do not remove or burn skin, but work from
within the skin.) See Smoothbeam
and Vbeam links below under Related Treatments.
Goals
of the ClearLight Acne Treatments
- Prevent
scarring
- Reduce
the number of painful legions
- Limit
disease duration
- Minimize
psychological stress and embarrassment.
No blood test or antibiotic is necessary. ClearLight is a systemic
drug-free treatment with no downtime, no pain, no irritation, no
problems with the sun or physical activities, and no side effects.
What
is a ClearLight Treatment Like?
First, you should arrive
with clean skin. Makeup must be removed prior to treatment. You will
lie comfortably under a light for a period of minutes with protective
goggles over your eyes. There is NO PAIN with ClearLight, no peeling,
no irritation, no restriction from sun exposure and no one will even
notice you have had a treatment. If you wear makeup, it can be reapplied
directly following your treatment. It's really that simple.
Will
I be Blemish-Free after my treatments?
Though the
inflammation will be gone for the majority of patients at the end
of the treatment series, you may experience a redness, where the inflamed
blemish was located. This redness will dissipate in a short time.
It is important to remember that ClearLight treats only inflamed mild
to moderate acne blemishes. ClearLight is not designed to clear cystic
and/or nodular acne or comedones and will provide little or no clearing
of these lesions. Our office has a wide range of other effective treatments
for more severe or resistant acne.
Acne is not a medically "curable" condition,
but it is one that can be controlled and managed. You may require maintenance treatments
to keep the clearing at an optimum level. This is in addtion to any at-home treatment
program you have been advised to use.
What
should I do between ClearLight Treatments?
You
should avoid touching or picking your blemishes at all times. In addition,
use a non-irritating anti-acne cleanser such as salicylic acid daily.
You will be advised of correct products and proper home care during
and after your treatment.
How do ClearLight Treatments for Acne compare to Topical Creams
and Oral Antibiotics?
Topical
and Oral Antibiotics - Treatment Time and Side Effects
Manufacturers'
information on topical creams and oral antibiotics indicate that
conventional treatment for acne sufferers have limitations and require,
at least, 3 months of continuous treatment.
Some of these drugs are reported to have side effects that range
from mild to quite severe. For example, Benzoyl Peroxide causes
irritation to the skin, and topical antibiotics have a very low
effective rate. Topical retinoids such as Retin-A and Renova are
photosensitive. Oral antibiotics have a relapse of a few weeks to
a couple months at the end of the therapy and the side effects include
GIT, Vertigo, Vaginal Candiosis (yeast infections), Hepatitis, and
Lupus. Accutane and Roaccutane cause severe skin and mucosal irritation,
liver enzymes, blood lipids, night blindness, and depression.
Clear
Light
The
ClearLight acne treatment series is completed in four (4) weeks,
with treatments lasting approximately 15 minutes each. Most importantly,
ClearLight treatments have been shown to significantly decrease
inflammatory acne lesions in a very high percentage of patients
with no side effects.
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Related Treatments
and Information
Acne Facts - Learn what
acne is, what causes acne, the various types of acne, treatments and
how you can help maintain clearer skin.
Photo Dynamic Acne Therapy
- Resistant Moderate
Acne
A "stepped-up"
treatment using ClearLight and a special Photo-sensitizing solution
Smooth Beam Laser -
Severe Acne and Acne Scarring
A non-ablative laser
which targets the sebaceous gland and alters its function, reducing
and eliminating more severe acne.
Vbeam Laser - "Red"
Acne Scarring and Post-Acne Redness
A non-ablative laser which
targets the broken capillaries responsible for redness left by acne
lesions. Use in combination with Smoothbeam or ClearLight treatments
Accutane
- Monitored Systemic
Treatment of Severe Inflammatory Acne
An oral medication
used for acne cases that do not respond to other treatments.
During
your consultation, Dr. Pilest will be able to determine the best course
of treatment for your skin condition.
Contact us for an appointment.
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