Azure Skin & Wellness Centre
Laser Acne Treatments
The combined energies of elōs™— natural photodynamic therapy (blue spectrum) with radio frequency (RF) — enable highly selective targeting of the sebaceous glands and acne bacteria. Pulsed Light together with RF energies reduce sebaceous gland activity while blue light simultaneously destroys active acne. elōs Increased Safety & Satisfaction Safe and effective industry-leading medical aesthetic technology Significantly less energy required compared to conventional lasers and IPLs Minimal to no downtime Most people experience no side effects, though a few may exhibit some short-term local reddening elōs advantages translate to enhanced patient comfort, convenience, & satisfaction.
Acne Treatment Questions & Answers
How does Acne Treatment with elōs™ AC Applicator work?
The AC uses a specific spectrum of light that targets the bacteria that actually causes acne. When this bacteria proliferates in clogged pores it can cause bumpy and inflamed acne lesions. The AC combines light and gentle radio-frequency energies to decrease proliferation of acne-causing bacteria, and may also affect the sebaceous gland from over-production of oil and promote healing of the skin after acne break-outs.
What results can one expect from the AC Applicator treatment?
Over a series of treatments with the AC, most patients notice a faster healing time of existing acne lesions. Frequency and severity of acne lesions should subside as the treatments go on. As well, on-going treatments can help to prevent acne break-outs and promote skin healing after acne break-outs by evening out skin tone and texture.
What is the average number of treatments for AC?
Active acne is treated for 8 sessions performed twice weekly, followed by maintenance treatments at bi-weekly intervals. Improvement in acne lesion size may not be noticed until half-way through the initial treatment series (after 2 weeks or 4 sessions).
Is treatment with the AC Applicator safe?
Treatment is very safe for all skin tones, even very dark skin. There are many advances in the AC technology that make it one of the safest acne treatment systems available. There is no long term health hazards from light or radio-frequency energies used in the AC. Both have been used for decades in medicine, surgery, and aesthetics without adversity.
How is AC Applicator treatment tolerated by the patient?
The sensation is often described as “hot pinch” feeling. The sensation only lasts for fraction of a second, and you may feel warmth or a tingling sensation for a short time afterward. The cooling tip that touches the skin surface makes the treatment both comfortable and safe. Most patients do not use topical anesthetic to numb the skin for this procedure.
Who should get AC Applicator treatment for acne?
Anyone who wants an alternative to traditional topical or oral therapies for acne, or who have not responded to traditional acne solutions. Acne on the face, chest, and back are all treatable with the AC. There are a few medical conditions that contraindicate people from treatment.
Azure Skin & Wellness Centre
408 LaFollette Station Center, Floyds Knobs, IN 47119
812-923-2884
