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Acne
What is it?
Acne is a condition caused by skin cells that do not shed properly and plug pores, causing oil and bacteria to be trapped inside. As the oil and bacteria accumulates, the skin becomes inflamed and swells outwards forming the familiar whiteheads, blackheads and pimples. The most common type of acne shows up on the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest.
How is it treated?
Using Laserscope's FDA-cleared green laser, light is delivered through the skin's surface triggering the body's natural bacteria-fighting defenses. These defenses kill the problem-causing bacteria, significantly reducing the severity of current and future breakouts. A second wavelength, 1064 Yag, is used to stimulate collagen growth helping to decrease acne scars as well as shrink oil glands. While outcomes vary from person to person a prospective clinical study indicates that over 90% of patients treated experience marked reduction in acne lesions.
Cherry-red bump or Cherry Angioma
What is it?
Cherry angiomas are benign skin growths that are cherry-red bumps which vary in size.
How is it treated?
Laser is applied over the treatment area. Without damaging the skin, the laser penetrates through the skin and is absorbed by the abnormally dilated vessels. This coagulates the problem vessel resulting in eliminating the cherry angioma.