Active Acne Treatment In Barrie
Fotona offers a laser acne treatment for active breakouts. The Fotona laser penetrates the skin and is designed to target overactive sebaceous glands, helping reduce the risk of new acne inflammation.
Active Acne Treatment at a Glance:
Procedure Length
20 - 30 minutes
Technique
All over treatment with two lasers
Treatment Plan
About 4 - 6 months apart, with yearly maintenance
Pain Level
Minimal discomfort
Recovery Time
No downtime; warmth or redness for a few hours
Anesthesia
None Required
What is Active Acne Treatment?
Fotona offers a laser acne treatment for active breakouts. Fotona’s precisely controlled Nd:YAG laser light penetrates into the skin and is designed to target overactive sebaceous glands, helping reduce the risk of new acne inflammation.
The Fotona Active Acne laser uses light that penetrates deep into the skin while gently resurfacing the top layer of skin. Treatments take about 20–30 minutes.
What Active Acne Treatment Helps With:
- Active acne breakouts
- Overactive oil glands
- Skin congestion
Post-Treatment Care - Active Acne Treatment
There is no downtime associated with the Fotona Active Acne Laser! On active acne spots patients may feel some warmth or experience redness for a few hours post treatment. The skin may feel dry or tight, apply moisturizer to help with any discomfort! We recommend following a skin care routine using one of our medical grade skincare lines for best results. Avoiding touching the skin as much as possible and staying hydrated can help the skin heal much quicker.
Frequently Asked Questions On Active Acne Treatment
The Fotona Active Acne laser uses precisely controlled Nd:YAG light that penetrates the skin and is designed to target overactive sebaceous glands, helping reduce the risk of new acne inflammation.
Treatments take about 20–30 minutes.
Most patients feel minimal discomfort, with some warmth on active acne spots during treatment.
Treatments are about 4–6 months apart, with yearly maintenance. We will recommend a plan at your consultation.
There is no downtime. On active acne spots you may feel some warmth or have redness for a few hours, and the skin may feel dry or tight, so we recommend moisturizer. We will give you personalized aftercare instructions.
Laser acne treatment is not suitable if you are taking isotretinoin, and it may not be suitable with an active skin infection, recent sun exposure or pregnancy. Darker skin tones need modified protocols, and rosacea needs a proper diagnosis before it is treated as acne. We will review this with you at your consultation.
