Acne can create a vicious cycle of breakouts, healing, scarring, and inflammation. Many people struggle for years to try and find a solution that works. Thanks to advancements in medical aesthetics technology, it’s now possible to eliminate acne effectively with just a short series of brief treatments.
AviClear® is an exciting and innovative long-term acne treatment option that can help you break this cycle once and for all. But there are some misconceptions about the treatment that we’d like to clear up.
The team at Cary Laser, Aesthetics, and Center for Hair Restoration is happy to delve into how AviClear works and why it might be right for you. If you’d like to discuss AviClear in person, feel free to schedule a visit with Vijaya Polavaram, MD, at our office in Cary, North Carolina.
Let’s talk about five of the misconceptions about AviClear laser therapy.
It’s true that some acne treatments can actually make matters worse. Many people have learned the hard way that trying to scour skin with harsh products can cause sebum (oil) production to go through the roof, increasing breakouts.
But AviClear works differently, using the power of laser energy to kill the cells in your hair follicles that create excess sebum and cause or contribute to acne breakouts. Treatments don’t involve any manual skin exfoliation, so there’s no risk of increasing oil production.
AviClear treatments can cause your acne to flare up for a few days after sessions, but your body quickly adapts. You’ll see your skin improving in the weeks after your first session, and those improvements continue over time.
While medication can be a very effective treatment path for some people, there’s no denying that drug therapy comes with a list of troubling potential side effects. Dry eyes, an increase in blood sugar, higher cholesterol, muscle issues, and birth defects are just some of the side effects you need to be aware of when you begin drug therapy for acne.
Many people are not good candidates for acne medication. This includes people with heart disease, osteoporosis, liver disease, mental health challenges, diabetes, or a history of negative drug reactions.
AviClear offers a path to clearer skin without the need to rely on pharmaceutical intervention. You don’t have to worry about how acne medications might affect your overall health.
When you choose AviClear, you put yourself on a fast track toward clearer, healthier skin. It’s true that you’ll need to come in for three separate treatment sessions, each of which lasts less than an hour.
You’ll wait about a month between treatments to allow your skin time to adjust. But after you’ve had your third treatment session, you’re done with in-office treatments. The convenience of AviClear is a leading reason why the treatment is such a popular option for residents of Cary, North Carolina, and the greater Charlotte area.
This misconception stems from a lack of understanding about the different types of therapeutic lasers. Laser treatment uses concentrated beams of light to alter targeted tissues or trigger the body to respond.
There are absolutely laser therapies that deliver results by destroying the outermost layer of skin to trigger a healing reaction. These are called ablative lasers, because they ablate, or remove, a portion of your skin.
The laser technology used in AviClear treatments does not damage the outermost layers of your skin. It works by creating gentle heat in your oil glands, and this disrupts their ability to create excess levels of sebum. The exterior of your skin isn’t affected during sessions.
The thought of lasers pointed directly at your face can bring on anxiety. But it’s important to understand that the technology used in AviClear treatments does not cause any significant discomfort or skin disruption. A special cooling system keeps the surface of your skin comfortable.
There’s no need for any form of anesthesia during AviClear treatments. You’ll likely feel a warming sensation as your practitioner guides the treatment handpiece over the surface of your skin, but there’s no pain.
Of course, if you’re anxious about treatment or feel like you need a break, just let your practitioner know. For most people, treatment sessions are absolutely comfortable. Some minor swelling, redness, or sensitivity is normal in the hours after your visit, but clears up swiftly.
The best way to explore AviClear in more detail is during a personalized consultation at Cary Laser Aesthetics. You can set up a visit in just a few moments, whether you choose to reach out online or over the phone.
