Acne

Acne is a common skin disease that affects most people at some point.

Acne has a significant dermatological and emotional effect whether you are a teenager or an adult. At VT Med Spa, we have the latest laser and light technology to help you get your acne under control.

We individualize each patient’s treatment using conventional therapies, such as oral and topical medication and light and laser therapy.

Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic therapy is a treatment for moderately severe cystic acne using the photosensitizing medication Levulan and blue light. Levulan is absorbed into the sebaceous glands, which play a significant role in the cause of acne. Light activation of Levulan causes temporary destruction of the sebaceous glands and bacteria, dramatically improving the severity of patients’ acne.

Number of Treatments: 2-4

Procedure Length: 2-5 Hours

Maintenance: As needed

Downtime: Sun avoidance for 48 hours

Discomfort: Mild

Laser Therapy

VT Med Spa offers a laser-based treatment protocol that provides a comprehensive solution to acne. The precisely controlled Nd: YAG laser light safely penetrates the skin to effectively target overactive sebaceous glands, thus reducing the risk of developing new acne inflammation.

The laser treatment for active acne reduces inflammation through photoselective absorption and controlled heating effects. Its high-powered Nd: YAG laser safely penetrates the skin to a treatment depth and selectively destroys overactive sebaceous glands.

Apart from thermal penetration effects, the Nd: YAG acne laser treatment also accelerates the healing process and stimulates collagen remodeling, which is an essential step in the long-term treatment of acne. Fast results are achieved without any side effects.

Number of Treatments: 4-8

Procedure Length: 30-60 Minutes

Maintenance: 2-4 weeks until healed and then as needed

Downtime: Slight redness for 24 hours is possible

Discomfort: Very mild