Are you tired of feeling like you’ve tried every possible treatment option yet still struggle with acne breakouts? Does it seem like breakouts are just something you’re going to have to get used to and that lasting relief is simply not possible?
If so, there’s an innovative, light-based treatment option that is well worth consideration. AviClear® is a laser system that works by eliminating acne at a base level. For many patients who rely on Vijaya Polavaram, MD, for acne treatment, this approach has been a game-changer.
The best way to understand why AviClear is such a powerful treatment option is to think about how acne develops. Your skin is covered in millions of hair follicles, each of which looks like a tiny channel that extends from the surface of your skin down to a base where a hair bulb lies. The opening of each follicle at the surface of your skin is called a pore.
Your hair bulb creates the cells that stack atop each other to form strands of hair. Sebaceous glands within your hair follicles produce an oily substance known as sebum. While sebum is essential in lubricating the skin, too much sebum is a primary cause of acne.
Your sebum can mix with dead skin cells, creating a thicker and less fluid substance. When this substance becomes trapped in a hair follicle, bacteria present within the follicle cannot exit. The result is inflammation, which creates the redness, swelling, and discomfort associated with acne breakouts.
AviClear is a safe and effective laser treatment that harnesses the power of light energy to create changes in the deeper layers of your skin. During sessions, the handheld treatment wand delivers a specific wavelength of light into your pores.
That light creates heat deep within your hair follicles, even as the surface of your skin remains at a comfortable temperature. That heat damages the cells that produce sebum, lessening the volume of sebum you’ll produce after treatment.
Less sebum means a reduced risk of clogged follicles and the resulting redness and inflammation. A series of several treatments is the best way to deliver lasting results.
Treatment sessions begin with a thorough skin cleansing to remove any bacteria or debris from the surface of your skin. As you relax on the treatment table or chair, Dr. Polavaram glides the treatment wand over your skin, focusing on areas where you have current blemishes or where you’ve had blemishes in the past.
You may feel some warmth during treatments. Some people report a mild stinging or snapping sensation. The AviClear treatment platform has built-in cooling technology that works to reduce excessive heat and keep you comfortable throughout your visit.
Treatments only take around 30 minutes, and there is no need for downtime. You might notice some slight redness or mild tenderness for a few hours after your sessions, but there is no pain and no need for any form of anesthetic.
Best of all, AviClear offers a drug-free path to clearer skin. You won’t have to worry about potential side effects or keep up with medication schedules. Virtually everyone is a good candidate for AviClear. Once your acne clears up, there are other light-based treatments that can help reduce the appearance of acne scarring.
When you’re ready to learn more, reach out to Cary Laser Aesthetics online or over the phone to schedule a visit.
