Acne & blemishes

Some treatments are contraindicated during oral isotretinoin therapy, notably peels and microneedling. Others such as Skinboosters are particularly indicated in the period after isotretinoin, to restore a weakened skin barrier. Every situation is reviewed at the initial assessment with our doctor.

Not simultaneously. The rule is to stabilise active acne before treating the after-effects. Applying dermal reshaping techniques to skin that is still inflamed would be counterproductive and potentially risky. Our protocol is designed in two stages to respect that logic: regulate first, repair afterwards.

Atrophic acne scars come in three main forms: “ice pick”, fine and deep like micro-perforations; “boxcar”, wider, with sharp edges and a hollow; and “rolling”, which form waves under the skin and give the face an uneven look.

There is no universal answer. Everything depends on the intensity of the acne, how long it has been present, your hormonal profile and the technologies used. On average, an active protocol runs to between 3 and 6 sessions spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart. Results show from the first sessions and improve gradually across the protocol. Several technologies are often needed to reach a satisfying result, because there is usually a mix of rolling, boxcar and ice pick scars.

Deep atrophic scars do not clear entirely, but they can be considerably softened. Results vary with their type (ice pick, boxcar, rolling). All the regenerating treatments offered significantly improve the texture of the skin, often to the order of 50 to 70% visible improvement after a complete protocol. It is worth recalling that a complete protocol can sometimes combine several techniques: subcision, Skinage 1550, Morpheus and others.

That depends on the treatment. HydraFacial and LED therapy require no downtime: the skin may be slightly pink for a few hours. Chemical peels can cause flaking for 3 to 7 days depending on their intensity. Microneedling or the Harmony laser generally causes redness for 24 to 48 hours. Scar treatments, on the other hand, involve social downtime, sometimes up to 72h. Your doctor will explain the expected after-effects before each session.

That is exactly the purpose of the assessment consultation. Using our VISIA 7 skin analysis technology, your doctor reviews the nature of your lesions, your skin type, your history and your triggers. They then build a bespoke, evolving protocol, which may combine several technologies as the results progress.

The inflammation created by active acne very often leaves red and brown marks. Red marks come from post-inflammatory erythema, which is a vascular mark. Brown marks correspond to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation: inflammation increases melanin synthesis, especially on darker phototypes. To clear them we use the Harmony Pro laser, which addresses both the pigmentary and the vascular side. Several sessions are needed to reach a satisfying result, which we measure with our Visia 7 tool.

Blue LED is effective at reducing inflammation and bacterial activity, particularly on mild to moderate acne. Used alone, it produces visible but very limited results on more severe forms. It comes into its own alongside the various technologies within a global protocol.

Yes, they can bring valuable help both on the inflammation and on the after-effects. Our medical team is available to review your needs.