Types of Acne Scars
Acne scars are not all created equal. There are several types of scars and marks that can be left behind from active acne. It is important to recognize the different types of acne scars in order to properly treat the …
13Jul
9Jul
Newest Laser Technology for Acne
Clear Clinic in New York City prides itself on keeping up with the most sophisticated laser technology for acne. The truth is that over-the-counter and prescription medications have not changed much over the past few years. Laser technology, however, has …
5Jul
F.A.S.T. Acne Scar Treatment
Even mild acne can cause pitted acne scars, so many patients have scarring over only a localized area of the face. These patients do not need aggressive full face fractional CO2 resurfacing treatments, they need only to treat the focal …
2Jul
How Can I Get Rid Of Red Marks From Acne?
Even mild acne flares can leave behind red marks after they clear. This can be frustrating, as sometimes these marks look just as bad as the active acne. In fact, many people confuse the flat red marks for pimples, even …
21Jun
A Closer Look at Acne Scars
Anyone with acne has heard time and time again how terrible it is to pick at your acne lesions. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and try and squeeze your pimple, but just try and imagine the …
18Jun
Is Acne Contagious?
Is acne contagious? No, acne is not contagious. Although acne is caused by the p. acnes bacteria, it cannot spread like bacterial infections. Nearly everyone has p. acne bacteria on their skin, but other factors must be in play for …
12Jun
How Much Does Acne Scar Treatment Cost?
The cost of laser acne scar treatment varies by the laser used for the treatment. Pitted, or atrophic, acne scars are best treated with fractional resurfacing lasers. The most effective fractional resurfacing lasers are the Fractional CO2 and the Fraxel …
6Jun
What is the Fraxel Laser?
Acne scars are frustrating for many patients. Even the most mild acne can lead to the development of permanent acne scars. Luckily, there are effective treatments available to improve the appearance of acne scars. Fractional resurfacing lasers, such as the …
31May
Best Acne Scar Treatments for Skin of Color
Treating acne scars can be a tricky issue when your skin has darker pigment in it. One of the most effective ways to treat acne scarring is with laser treatments, which can sometimes cause hyperpigmentation in skin of color. So …
25May
What’s Next After Acne Treatment?
After acne treatments, many patients choose to treat their acne scars. Lasers, such as the Fraxel and Fractional CO2 Laser stimulate collagen to fill in the pitted acne scars left behind after acne is treated. After treatment of acne and acne …
