La Jolla Acne Treatments
Few things are worse about being a teenager than acne and acne scars. For adults, you definitely want younger looking skin, but acne certainly isn’t the kind of youth you had in mind. With millions of over-the-counter products on the market, it’s easy to think that acne can be cured without medical help. But if you’ve tried those acne products, you know they don’t work. Get the effective acne treatment you need from a board certified Dermatologist, Susan M. Stuart, M.D. by scheduling a consultation with La Jolla Dermatology at (858) 623-6333 or you can contact LaJollaSkin.com online.
Every over-the-counter acne treatment manufacturers would like you to believe that acne occurs because of eating habits, hormone fluctuation and hygiene. These can inflame the effects of acne breakouts, but acne is caused when bacteria multiply beneath pores blocked by oil secretions. Because acne is caused by a bacterial infection at the glandular level of the dermis, treatment must penetrate beneath the skin’s surface. The kind of treatments necessary to kill the bacteria which cause acne breakouts must be prescribed or administered by a medical professional. If you’re using any other products, you are only addressing the effects of acne and not the root cause.
Acne Treatments at La Jolla Dermatology
At La Jolla Dermatology, Dr. Stuart treats the bacterial causes of acne, the breakouts and subsequent scars.
- Laser Therapy
Laser treatments penetrate deep beneath the epidermis of the skin to kill bacteria where it grows. Treatment is painless and does not harm the surface layer of skin. Once the bacteria are eliminated, your acne lesions will begin to clear up. - Acne Away Facials
This therapeutic treatment utilizes fruit enzymes to penetrate the skin’s pores aiding in improving the effects of acne related breakouts. This is an excellent follow up treatment after completing a series of acne laser treatments. - Back Facial
A unique facial treatment designed to remove dead skin cells and to clean pores. This treatment can prevent further breakouts once acne laser treatments have eliminated bacteria growth and breakout lesions have diminished.
The advantage of receiving acne treatments at La Jolla Dermatology is that you will be seen by an expert in skin care. At our state-of-the-art facilities in La Jolla, acne treatments are administered by award winning, board certified Dermatologist, Susan M. Stuart, M.D. Dr. Stuart is considered one San Diego’s leading experts in Dermatology and Laser Surgery and has been selected as one of America’s Top Physicians in Dermatology making her an excellent choice for all of your acne treatment needs. Dr. Stuart also served for two-terms as the Chief of Dermatology at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla and was one of the youngest past presidents of the San Diego Dermatological Society. Dr. Stuart has been voted one of the best doctors by the La Jolla Light readers’ poll.
Acne Treatment Recovery and Results
You will begin to notice improvement after your first laser or facial treatment. Because all of these therapies are gentle and non-invasive, there is no downtime. You or your adolescent will be able to return to work or school, daily life or social functions immediately following treatment.
To completely eliminate bacteria and breakouts may require a treatment regimen that will take a few appointments over many weeks. Dr. Stuart will recommend a complete protocol including physician strength skin care products for use at home between appointments.
Acne and the bacteria that cause breakouts can return if preventative skin care treatments are not continued after your acne has cleared up.
To learn about all of your acne skin care options, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stuart at La Jolla Dermatology by calling (858) 623-6333 or you can contact LaJollaSkin.com online.
