What is Acne?
For most, acne is an inherited condition of the skin in which the skin cells inside pores shed faster than can be expelled leading to clogged pores. Normal pores shed about one layer of skin cells a day. Acne prone skin can shed up to five times that amount. The build up of dead skin cells, called hyperkeratosis leads to plugs within the pore or microcomedones. Clogged pores create the perfect anaerobic environment for the P.Acnes bacteria. This bacteria feeds on the oil from your skin and proliferates. It’s important to note that oil is not the cause of acne; it’s just one thing that contributes to the problem.
Because acne is a dead skin cell problem and starts with the formation of microcomedones deep inside pores, it is crucial to use products that are able to penetrate the pores to kill bacteria and expel excess dead cells. Our acne products do just that!
What Should I Expect At My First Acne Treatment And Consultation?
I will diagnose your specific acne type both inflamed, non-inflamed, hormonal and identify factors that may be causing your acne. You will receive a packet with valuable information about ingredients, food, habits and lifestyle choices that aggravate acne as well as a list of acne-safe make-up recommendations. You will be asked to list all of the products you use at your first appointment so that we can check for pore-clogging ingredients. After a thorough skin analysis, I will perform extractions and do a treatment to begin the clearing process. I will design a customized home-care routine using products with acne appropriate ingredients and
How Long Does It Take To Get Clear Skin?
To get clear as fast as possible, we recommend coming in for acne treatment every three - four weeks during the first few months. The purpose of treatment is to accelerate exfoliation, extract acne plugs as they surface, hydrate the skin and assess your home care routine.
How Often Should I Come In For Acne Treatment?
While many clients see an improvement in their skin within the first month, it usually takes about six treatments over a three to four month period to get mostly clear. This is because it takes 30-90 days for existing acne impactions to make their way to the surface to be extracted.
New clients will see an acne specialist every four weeks for the first four to eight treatments, and then every six weeks for the next three treatments. The next step is maintenance treatments every four, six or eight weeks, depending on the client. Most clients see amazing results after 6-12 treatments.
Why Do You Adjust Home Care Routine Every Two Weeks?
Acne skin has the ability to adapt to products. We want to strengthen your home care routine every few weeks to stay ahead of your skin’s ability to adapt and keep pushing your skin to get clear. If you are unable to come in that often, we’ll still get you clear, it will just take longer.
What Will It Cost For Treatments And Products?
Depending on the products you are currently using and how severe your acne is, you should expect to spend about $125-$150 on products at your first visit. It may seem like a chunk of money but just think about all the money you’ve wasted trying products that have not cleared your acne! The cost of dermatologist appointments, prescriptions and products that may be contributing to your acne can really add up. Take the guesswork out of it, and let us recommend what will clear your skin. The pharmaceutical grade skin products range from $20-$45.
The initial treatment and consultation is $145. During this first meeting, you will get a packet of valuable information and tips about getting clear, along with a customized treatment plan. After the initial visit each treatment are $100.
What Is The Key To Clear Skin?
Your commitment to using the right acne-safe products, reducing acne triggers such as food, household cleaners, etc…and getting regular professional acne treatments with extractions is the key to clear skin!
How Is Your Acne Treatment Program Different?
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We offer a range of products in different strengths that can be customized to treat your specific type of acne and severity (it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach).
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You have a personal acne expert to coach you through your specific skin problems. We are available to answer your questions anytime and walk with you every step of the way.
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We adjust your home-care routine every few weeks to “guide” your skin to clear faster. (This takes monitoring so that skin doesn’t get too dry or irritated).
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The system addresses all aspects of getting your skin clear (lifestyle, diet, hyperkeratosis, bacteria), not just one area.
Will Accutane Treat My Acne?
Many of our clients have used Accutane™ (isotretinoin); but what’s surprising is that so many of them have been on it for two or three courses to get their acne under control. One client admitted to having gone through the Accutane™ regimen seven times. Some of them didn’t get any benefit at all; however, most of them experienced significant clearing, but to their dismay, started breaking out again within months of stopping the medication. So, how disappointing is that? They took huge health risks (again and again) for only a short term benefit? I don’t think most people know what the risks really are from taking “the tane,” so that’s what I would like to talk about here.
Additional side effects include possible birth defects, depression, psychosis, Crohn’s disease, internal organ damage, muscle and bone loss, central nervous system damage and immune system disorders to name a few. Often, acne returns after stopping Accutane and multiple rounds are required. If you are considering going on Accutane, please consult an acne specialist and consider your options first!
What About Antibiotics?
Unfortunately, it’s a growing trend for doctors to prescribe antibiotics or Accutane to patients without providing alternative options or addressing the root causes of acne. Antibiotics tend to work for a time on some inflamed acne, but only deals with the bacteria associated with acne, not the main issue of excess skin cells. Therefore, once you stop taking the antibiotic, your acne will come right back. It is also not safe to take antibiotics long-term.
The treatment portion of your appointment varies by client, but first and foremost includes consultation on your lifestyle, diet, current products, and medical conditions that might cause acne. Treatments that follow usually include a facial cleansing, enzyme exfoliation with warm towels or a corrective peel, thorough extraction of impacted pores, LED light therapy and high frequency. Specific acne products and a detailed at-home skin care regimen will also be recommended for your skin.
Please allow 1.5-2 hours for your first treatment.
$130.00
New Client Consultation + Acne Treatment
Existing Client Acne Treatment
**EXISTING CLIENT TREATMENT ONLY
Each treatment after your initial visit will vary in time from 30-60 minutes as well as procedure however, treatments usually include a facial cleansing, enzyme exfoliation with warm towels or a corrective peel, thorough extraction of impacted pores, LED light therapy, corrective mask and high frequency.
1 Hour
$90.00
Acne Back Treatment
Acne Consultation
This service is for a thorough skin consultation. Each acne treatment is specifically focused on what the skin needs at the time of treatment. Sometimes the skin will need more hydration, other times it will need more anti-bacterial and/or anti-inflammatory action. Learn what type of acne you have and about lifestyle factors and diet choices that could be aggravating your skin. You will receive a list of acne-safe make-up and other products along with a personalized treatment.
30 Minutes
$40.00
Acne Services
**This treatment is only available to clients who have had an Acne Consultation.
This treatment is specific for individuals with back acne and post acne marks.
Treatment includes:
-Cleanse
-Tone
-Acne Back Peel Solution
-Extractions
-High Frequency
-Moisturizer
1 Hour
$95.00
