The F.A.S.T. procedure, developed by Dr. Schweiger, uses the most effective laser technology for the treatment of acne scars in an innovative way to improve results and decrease downtime. F.A.S.T. stands for Focal Acne Scar Treatment; this focal acne scar …
Personal Acne Coach Acne treatment is made simple with our personal acne coaches. Members of the Clear Clinic’s Clear Club will be paired with their own personal acne coach; these coaches are specialized Physician Assistants who have years of experience …
Clear Clinic has a special interest in the unique requirements of darker skin patients with acne. Patients with skin of color have different obstacles to achieve the best treatment of their acne than other patients. Acne breakouts occur from the …
There are two types of acne, inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne. Inflammatory acne, ie. a “pimple” or a deep cyst, is the type most likely to cause scarring on the skin. After an inflammatory acne lesion causes damage to the skin, …
What Causes Acne? There are many factors that cause acne. The first step of acne development is the formation of the microcomedone. The microcomedone forms as a result of abnormal regulation of the cells within the hair follicle. Once the …
What is the most effective treatment for acne scarring? The best treatment for most patients with acne scarring is the Fractional CO2 laser. Examples of this laser include the Fraxel Re:pair, the MiXto laser, the TotalFX and the Matrix CO2. …
The F.A.S.T. procedure, developed by Dr. Schweiger, uses the most effective laser technology for the treatment of acne scars in an innovative way to improve results and decrease downtime. F.A.S.T. stands for Focal Acne Scar Treatment; this focal acne scar …
What causes acne scars? The skin’s response to p. acnes bacteria can produce inflammatory acne (“pimples”), these inflammatory lesions often leave scars behind after they resolve. Some people are more prone to scarring than others, and can end up with …
The KTP laser is used to treat many causes of redness on the face, including blood vessels, rosacea and post-inflammatory erythema (the redness left behind after acne.) KTP is an abbreviation for potassium titanyl-phosphate, though the laser is commonly called …
Why does acne cause scarring? These are two major types of acne lesions, inflammatory (such as a “pimple” or a cyst) and non-inflammatory (such as a “blackhead”or “whitehead”.) Inflammatory acne is more likely to cause scarring on the skin. Inflammatory …
