Acne therapy with lasers and light-based systems

Active Acne and acne scars can be treated effectively with lasers and light-based systems: The energy reduces sebum production and amount of bacteria and reduces acne scars through thermal stimulation of the tissue.

Acne is the most common dermatological disease worldwide. The quality of life of those inflicted is reduced, and sometimes even suffer from social stigmatization. Active acne – or acne vulgaris as common acne is also called – often leaves permanent acne scars after the healing. There are various reasons for acne: seborrhea – an overproduction of the sebaceous glands – and intensified cornification, bacteria, inflammatory reactions, hereditary and hormonal factors are considered as some of the main causes.

Therapy with lasers and light-based systems is an effective possibility for treating acne and acne scars. Inflammatory efflorescences of acne such as comedos, papules and pustules are reduced by the intense light therapy. Acne scars adapt to the surrounding healthy skin. The side effects of an oral or topic treatment can be avoided.

Active principle of acne therapy with lasers and light-based systems

The acne therapy with lasers and light-based systems addresses acne at the root of the cause and doesn’t just treat the symptoms. The light energy reduces the amount of bacteria in the sebaceous glands in the skin: It induces the growth of aggressive, anti-bacterial oxygen species and inhibits the growth of propionibacterium acnes.

The anti-inflammatory effect of the light supports the healing of acne inflammations. Furthermore, the light has anti-seborrhoic effects: the intense thermal impact damages or even destroys sebaceous glands and thereby stops the overproduction of sebum.

Therapy with lasers and light-based systems enduringly smooth acne scars through thermal stimulation of the collagen neo-synthesis in deeper lying skin layers.

Laser acne therapy: attacking the problem while protecting the patient

The treatment of acne and acne scars with lasers and light-based systems is highly tolerable because the epidermis is protected. No downtime is required, side effects are minimal. When treating active acne, the treatment might be a little unpleasant because of the inflamed areas. The skin cooling system of the Quantel Derma products significantly enhances patient comfort.

The treatment is suitable for all skin types and can be performed all year round. An average treatment takes between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on the findings and the size of the area to be treated. Active acne can already be reduced after one or two sessions, but more sessions may be needed in tough cases.

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Our lasers and light-based systems for acne therapy:

		ARAMIS Er:Glass laser system for acne therapy Skin rejuvenation & smoothing of scars Comfortable contact cooling system Minimal side effects, no downtime			LEDA HP 415 blue Applicator for LEDA platform system Handpiece with high-power LEDs Intense blue light for acne treatment For effective PDT of the skin surface
		LEDA HP/SCR 585 yellow Applicators for LEDA platform system With yellow high-power LEDs Treatment screen or handpiece For skin rejuvenation & acne therapy