Acne elimination with AviClear ® in Perth

At Skin & Medical Northbridge, we believe in personalized care to address your skin concerns effectively. We highly recommend scheduling a consultation with our doctors. This initial meeting allows us to:

• Assess your specific skin issues.
• Discuss your goals for treatment.
• Evaluate the severity of your acne or other concerns.
• Recommend a tailored treatment regimen that may include laser dermatology.

Contacting Skin & Medical Northbridge to arrange your consultation is simple. Our experienced team is here to guide you through the process, answer any questions you have, and craft a customized treatment plan that suits your unique needs.

Let us join you on your journey to healthier, more vibrant skin through advanced laser treatments. Reach out today to schedule your consultation and take the first step towards radiant skin!

At Skin & Medical Northbridge, we’re here to make your laser dermatology experience as smooth and effective as possible.  All Laser dermatology procedures including treatments using AviClear® are performed by our Doctors and Nurse Practitioner.

Before starting your laser treatment, it’s important to have a chat with our doctors or nurse practitioner. Here are some tips to prepare for your session:

• Try to avoid tanning or getting sunburned for at least 6 weeks before your first treatment and throughout the entire treatment process.
• Refrain from skin treatments like waxing or certain topical therapies that could irritate your skin within 2 weeks prior to your appointment.
• Some topical products may need to be stopped a day before your treatment.
• Please come without makeup on the day of your appointment.
• If needed, trim any excess hair on the day of your treatment.
• Certain patients may require cold sore therapy before or on the treatment day, and others may need to temporarily stop medications that increase risk of bleeding.

During the treatment itself:

• Your skin will be thoroughly cleansed to remove makeup, dirt, and oil.
• Protective eyewear will be provided to shield your eyes from the laser light.
• Our provider will use the AviClear handpiece to deliver precise laser energy to targeted areas.
• Your skin will be kept moistened throughout the procedure to enhance comfort.

During each session, which lasts about 30 minutes, most patients report experiencing minimal to moderate discomfort. Typically, we recommend a series of three treatments for optimal results. Depending on your individual response and skin condition, additional treatments may be necessary. Each treatment session is spaced four weeks apart to allow your skin time to heal and maximize the effectiveness of the laser therapy.

After your treatment:

• Apply sunscreen immediately after the session.
• You may experience some redness and swelling, typically lasting a few hours to a few days.
• There’s no required downtime with AviClear®, so you can resume your normal activities right away.
• Remember to use moisturizer and sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
• Avoid skin irritants for the next few days to ensure optimal results.

We’re committed to your skin’s health and beauty every step of the way. If you have any questions or concerns before, during, or after your treatment, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you on your journey to healthier skin!

Typically, we recommend a series of three treatments for optimal results. Depending on your individual response and skin condition, additional treatments may be necessary. Each treatment session is spaced four weeks apart.

The AviClear® procedure has shown significant benefits as a standalone treatment in clinical trials:

• At 3 months: Most patients see some improvement; about one-third achieve clear or nearly clear skin.
• At 6 months: 93% of patients experience noticeable improvement, comparable to results seen with oral vitamin A treatments.
• At 12 months: Two-thirds of patients achieve clear or nearly clear skin.
• At 2 years: Patients continue to see improvement, with a 97% reduction in nodules.

It’s important to note that individual responses to AviClear® treatments vary. Some patients enjoy long-lasting results lasting for years.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how AviClear® can benefit you, please feel free to reach out. We’re here to support you on your journey to clearer, healthier skin!

Is AviClear® treatment painful?

Laser dermatology treatment with AviClear® is generally not painful. Compared to other laser systems, these treatment provides a relatively comfortable experience that is well tolerated by most patients. During the sessions, most describe the treatment as a warm and tingling snapping of rubber band against their skin. There is no painful sensation. There is no burning sensation.

What to expect after treatment?

While AviClear® focuses on putting acne in remission to prevent flare-ups, it does not treat scars directly. Achieving remission is crucial as it reduces the risk of developing red scars, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and atrophic scarring. During this phase, scars can heal more effectively and stimulate collagen regeneration.

At Skin & Medical Northbridge, our doctors have special interest in effective treatment plans for managing acne scars. This may involve utilizing other advanced laser systems such as Excel V+ and Enlighten III to address specific scar types. Reach out to us to explore how we can help you achieve smoother, clearer skin with tailored solutions.

Acne is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. With repetitive inflammation comes destruction of collagen, changes in microvascular and melanocytes and hence various types of post inflammation discolouration and scarring occurs.

There are various types of scarring:

1. Discolouration scars: either as Red scars (Post inflammatory erythema) or Brown scars (Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation)
2. Atrophic scars: either as ice-pick scars, boxcar scars or rolling scars.
3. Hypertrophic scars: which present as a keloid or thicken elevated scar

Acne scarring is more likely to develop if you:

• Have deeper layer inflammatory type acne, such as acne cyst or nodules
• Pick, pop or squeeze the pimple

Acne is a dermatological condition that arises when hair follicles become clogged with oil, dead cells and bacteria. The usual sequence of events is as follows:

• The skin pores are blocked by abnormal cells or other external factors
• Sebum produced by the hair follicle exceeds the clearance
• Bacteria starts feeding on the sebum
• Infection sets in and causes inflammation and pus formation

Each type of acne lesions requires a different treatment. There are two general groups of acne:

1. Non-inflammatory acne or comedones:
These are usually formed during early stages when excessive sebum accumulates. They are usually not infected and does not cause any pain or swelling.

• Whitehead are tiny bumps that looks like white or flesh coloured lesions. This is formed when the hair follicle pores is blocked by oil or dead skin.
• Blackheads are tiny bumps that looks like dark-coloured centre appearing to be trapped among the pores. This is formed when the pore blockage is exposed and the contents in the pore is dark due to oxidation.

2. Inflammatory Acne:
These are usually formed during the next stage involving bacterial infection and inflammation of the hair follicle.

• Papules: These appeared as small red bumps that is under the surface of skin
• Pustules: These appeared as a pimple with pus at the centre and surrounding red and inflamed skin
• Nodules: These are chronic large, inflamed lumps caused by blocked pores of deeper tissues under the skin.
• Cyst: These are deep seated, large pus filled lumps.

Acne red scars, also known as post inflammatory erythema (PIE), are flat red marks as a result of acne. The redness is due increase in blood vessels and thinning of the epidermis following the acne inflammation.

PIE can be self limiting, usually 3 to 6months from the onset. Topical cream and therapy can assist in the healing and reductions of the redness.

Excel v+ stands out as an effective vascular laser system to manage PIE. It is crucial to stabilize the active acne prior to treatment of PIE. Typically, four to six treatments are required for optimal results. Make an appointment now the doctors at Skin & Medical Northbridge to design an individualised vascular laser therapy plan.

Acne brown scars, also known as post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are darken pigmentation marks as a result of inflammation or injury to the skin. The colour can range from light brown to black. PIH can occur in anyone but is more common in Fitzpatrick skin type III to VI. The pigmentation is due to increased deposition of melanin within the skin cells, which is caused by inflammation stimulating the melanocytes.

PIH can be self limiting, but often become darker if exposed to sun light and can last for many years. Topical cream and therapy can assist in the healing and reduction of the pigmentation.

Enlighten III leads the way in managing pigmentation conditions, including PIH. Typically, four to six treatments are required for optimal results. Regardless of type and severity of pigmentation, picosecond laser system has the ability to lighten pigmentation and regain radiant and even tone skin. Make an appointment now the doctors at Skin & Medical Northbridge to design an individualised picosecond laser therapy plan

Laser facial rejuvenation is important part of acne management plan, during acne flare-ups, post acne flare-ups, prevention of flare-ups and especially during the treatment of various discolouration and atrophic scars.

The Excel V + Laser Genesis rejuvenation therapy can help manage oily skin by regulating oil production and promoting skin balance. It also assist in restoring moisture to the skin. This is perfect for those with oily or dull complexions, as it can help reduce the appearance of large pores and oily skin. Your skin will be smoother, softer, and will have a more youthful glow to it.

The Enlighten III Pico Genesis rejuvenation therapy can help to promote collagen, elastin, and new skin cell production, The end result is diminishing the appearance of existing enlarged pores, uneven surface and scarring, while improving skin tightening, firmness and resilience,

Enlarged pores are usually cause by aging, sun exposure or excessive sebum production, oil skin and recurrent inflammation. Acne associated enlarged pores are very common. The lost of skin collagen along with destruction of organised fibres and elastin leads to the appearance of the enlarged pores.

Topical creams and medications are useful to prevent and assist in recovery of the enlarged pores. Excel V+ vascular laser system is useful to reduce sebum productions, while the Enlighten III picosecond laser system is efficient to assist in collagen stimulation and filling in the pores.

Acne atrophic type scars are the most common type of scars appearing in various degree of severity. The inflammatory response of the acne causes the destructions of collagen fibres in the dermis, leading to thinning and fibrosis of the area.

There are three types of atrophic scars: Ice-pick scars, Boxcar scars and Rolling scars.

Most atrophic scars respond only to treatment by fractional or ablative laser platforms, TCA cross, microneedling, chemical peels or surgical subcision.

However, the 1064nm Pico Genesis and Pico Genesis FX treatments from Enlighten III can target specific skin cells leading to controlled wound healing and natural collagen production. The approach can assist in reducing scarring and rejuvenation and regeneration of collagen.