It is finally possible to do the previously impossible; there is now a great option available to shrink your pores. For years, it was thought that you were stuck with your enlarged pores. We now know that this just isn’t …
The dark spots from acne, what we refer to as the “ashes after the fire,” can be annoying. Your skin is finally clear, but you still need to use cover-up to keep your skin looking great. The good news is …
Acne Scar 411: What You Should Know About Ice Pick Scars The most common types of acne scars are atrophic, ice pick and hypertrophic scars. Atrophic scars are shallow pitted scars with smooth borders. Ice pick scars are a specific …
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 …
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 …
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 …
