Microdermabrasion is an in-office treatment that uses diamond exfoliating to remove the superficial layers of the skin, in order to improve the texture and tone of the skin. Microdermabrasion takes fifteen to thirty minutes, and requires no downtime after the …
Ask the Expert: Question: How can I treat ice pick acne scars? Answer: First off, an ice pick acne scar is one that is marked by a deep pit and then sharp borders. Unfortunately, this particular type of scarring will …
Accutane doesn’t have to be a scary experience. In reality, when used appropriately, Accutane can be life changing! For patients who experience severe recalcitrant acne (meaning, severe acne that does not stay clear when using other medications or treatments), Accutane …
Top 5 Reasons to See a Dermatologist for Your Acne: There is no doubt about it, treating acne early can prevent the formation of permanent scarring. Even patients with very mild acne visit the Clear Clinic to begin using a …
The Fraxel laser treatment is an excellent treatment for improving your acne scars. Not only does the Fraxel laser improve the texture of pitted acne scars, but the Fraxel laser also addresses discoloration (in the form of brown and red …
Laser Genesis is an excellent treatment option for both acne scars and the redness left behind after old acne clear (called post-inflammatory erythema.) Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Laser Genesis is a 1064nm short-pulsed laser that is non-ablative, meaning it does …
It’s not just the unsightly bumps associated with acne that give the skin an unpleasant look. It’s also the redness and discoloration involved in acne breakouts that make the skin look uneven and unattractive. We’re not only talking about the …
Luckily, not everyone experiences deep pitted scars as a result of their acne. However, many people are still left with other marks on their skin after the acne lesions are long gone. These red marks from old acne are referred …
The dermal filler Artefill, which is now used to plump up areas of the face to smooth out wrinkles, might soon be approved for use as an acne scar corrector. The testing phase is still underway, but if it gets …
The F.A.S.T. treatment is an acne scar treatment, developed by Dr. Schweiger, that he has found to be the fastest treatment for acne scars. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “F.A.S.T. is an acronym for Focal Acne Scar Treatment, meaning that during …
