Acne, Chicken Pox Scar Acne & Acne Scaring
Acne is something most of us have experienced at one time or another. As many as three out of four teenagers have experienced it to some extent. It is most prevalent during adolescence because hormonal changes stimulate the sebaceous glands (oil glands) into producing more sebum (oil), increasing the chance of acne. While most people outgrow acne in their late teens or early twenties, many continue to be affected much longer. Aggravation of acne in later life may occur with menstrual periods, use of birth control pills, use of oil-based products and stress. Recent advances in device-based acne treatments include: Harmony™ Medlite™ C6 CoolTouch CT3™News & Events
What causes Acne?
Acne occurs when the oil produced by sebaceous glands does not reach the surface of the skin but is trapped in tiny pores or follicles. This plug may close off the pore, causing the follicle wall to bulge, which creates a whitehead. If the pore stays open, the top surface of the plug may become darkened, causing a blackhead. In both cases, the bacteria, P acnes, thrives in the clogged follicles. When the bacteria and pus leak from the follicle into the surrounding tissue, pimples are formed.You may have heard that "blackheads are dirt" ; "only teens have acne" ; "junk foods cause acne" ; or "it will just go away by itself." These and other myths have prevented many from seeking the appropriate acne treatment for years.
Your doctor will determine the severity of your acne and may select one or more treatments that are best for you. The basic steps of acne control may include topical antibacterials and antibiotics, oral antibiotics, comedolytics (such as Retin-A(tm)), sebostatics (such as Accutane(tm)), astringents and exfoliants.
Harmony™
Why Harmony™ are good choices?
Harmony™ provide physicians with safe and effective methods of delivering to their patients predictable, reliable and reproducible photoepilation results, including: Effecting stable long-term or permanent hair reduction. Use on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI), including tanned skin. The ability to treat nearly any hair color, from blond to black, as well as most terminal hair textures, from coarse to fine. The ability to treat hairs on all parts of the body including anywhere on the face, the bikini line, legs, underarms or a man's back. Causing minimal patient discomfort or side effects.What should I choose, Harmony™?
Although very different technologies, both systems provide the wavelengths, fluences and pulse widths necessary to produce safe and effective photoeilation results for any practice. Both systems are compact, portable and easy to use, and both come with Alma Lasers™' depot service guarantee.Harmony™ is a multi-application system. For practices that wish to start with multiple applications, or intend to upgrade the system as their practice grows, the system would not be used full-time for any one application.
For practices that have developed or wish to develop a high-volume hair removal practice, the Harmony delivers gold-standard performance and proven reliability. It also has integrated cooling for added safety and patient comfort.
Medlite™ C6
Currently hair can be safely and effectively removed by two systems i.e., laser or intense pulsed light.Until now the only options for removing unwanted hair were smelly hair removal creams, sharp razors, stinging wax or painful electrolysis needles. The advanced approach to beautiful skin provides the ultimate solution. Now, men and women alike will be pleased with the results made possible by the Laser or IPL Hair Removal process.
Removal of unwanted hair is one of the most quested cosmetic procedures worldwide. The significant advantage of using the Medlite™ C6 is that you will find your patients returning for their regular follow-up visits because this treatment is safe, effective, fast and comfortable.
“I couldn’t believe it was so easy and so painless.” - Medlite™ Patient
The 1064 nm of the Medlite™ C6 is the wavelength of choice because it can penetrate deeply enough to damage the hair bulb with minimal risk of hyper- or hypopigmentation, and other side effects on patients with darker skin types (Fitzpatrick Type VI), and tanned skin. The risk of pigment changes, blisters and burns is not an issue with the Medlite™ C6 because the the hair removal action is photomechanical rather than photothermal. Because there is no heat transmitted to the surrounding skin areas, the treatment is comfortable, and no additional costly and cumbersome cooling devices are needed. Studies with the Medlite™ C6 have shown significant delay in hair regrowth following several treatments.
CoolTouch CT3™ - 1320nm Nd:YAG Laser System
Cleared for acne, acne scar and wrinkle treatments on all skin typesThe CT3 laser delivers precisely controlled energy to stimulate the production of collagen for N.I.C.E.™ results. Non-Invasive Collagen Enhancement is a safe, gentle and effective solution designed for all skin types that improves the appearance of acne scars and wrinkles. CoolTouch also treats acne by altering the sebaceous gland- targeting the source of acne versus bacterial symptoms, for longer lasting results.
The CT3 system combines thermonic control with a large 10mm spot size and pulsed cryogen cooling for maximum results and increased patient comfort.
1320nm Wavelength
Designed specifically for its absorption in water Allows for deep penetration and uniform treatment Easily treats all skin types without pigmentary changesThermal Feedback
Measures immediate response to ensure therapeutic treatment levels are achieved Serves as a gauge to vary the laser energy delivered to different areas Allows you to customize treatments for each patient for desired resultsPrecision Cooling
3 settings: Variable pre-, mid- and post-cooling modes maximize patient comfort Soothes and protects the skin’s surface during treatmentVoltage: 110V-AC or 220V-AC
For before and after patient photos, see the Patients section.
