Acne brings more problems than just pimples filled with pus whenever your sebaceous glands become clogged. In many cases, acne brings scars and hyperpigmentation that linger for a long time, even when the breakout fades. Around 95% of individuals with acne vulgaris experience scarring, which gets progressively worse as they age. 

AviClear™ is a procedure that treats acne at its root to prevent it from happening in the first place. This minimizes the chances of lingering scars and hyperpigmentation, allowing you to enjoy blemish-free skin in the long term. Keep reading to find out more about how AviClear™ treatments can help you!

How AviClear™ Works for Acne

AviClear™ is a specialized device that the FDA approved for the treatment of mild to severe acne vulgaris. This laser involves using a 1725nm wavelength to deliver heat directly into the sebaceous glands, which is then absorbed by the water and lipids. This “deactivates” the glands, keeping them from producing excess amounts of oil. 

This is beneficial in reducing acne because, at its root, the condition happens when the pores become clogged with sebum. Trapped bacteria and dead skin cells cause the immune system to react and send inflammation to that location. With less oil being produced, the chances of clogs are slimmer, which decreases breakout potential.

How AviClear™ Prevents Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation 

AviClear™’s role in preventing scarring and hyperpigmentation is less direct but obvious in the long term. Here’s how it keeps lingering acne effects at a distance:

1. Non-Ablative Approach

AviClear™ uses a non-ablative laser, which requires a shorter recovery and fewer side effects compared to ablative lasers. This is because the 1725nm laser goes straight to the sebaceous glands while preserving the outermost skin layer. 

This process reduces the risk of additional scarring that can occur with ablative lasers while lowering the chances of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Patients might experience some redness, but it usually fades within a couple of hours.

2. Breakout Reduction 

Acne scars happen when the inflammation is widespread enough to leave a gap in the skin. Pimple popping doesn’t help either, with 85.4% of patients experiencing worsened acne due to this practice. 

AviClear™ focuses on acne at its root, preventing the frequency of breakouts, which reduces the opportunities for the tissue to become damaged. This indirectly leads to fewer acne scars and excess pigment.

3. Reduced Inflammation

Chronic inflammatory reactions in the skin are among the main drivers of skin pigmentation changes. This happens because the body produces more melanin in response to your injury. 

Acne is an inflammatory condition that AviClear™ clears in the days and weeks after the procedure. The treatment reduces bacterial overgrowth that drives inflammation, giving the body fewer chances to respond and create new surface melanin.

4. Cooling Technology

Redness and irritation after a laser treatment can sometimes contribute to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is the case if you tend to touch or pick at your skin, which is an unconscious reaction to discomfort. 

AviClear™ treatments use AviCool™ technology to protect the top layer from superficial irritation, which decreases the long-term potential for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

5. Skin Texture Improvement

Primarily, AviClear™ is used to shrink the oil glands and prevent acne, but it also has a secondary benefit of boosting collagen production. The skin reacts to the heat in your oil glands by creating more collagen and elastin to heal the “wounds.” 

This reduces the appearance of existing acne scars while strengthening your skin barrier, shrinking your pores over time. There will no longer be as much sebaceous oil to stretch the pores, letting them return to their original, minimally congested form.

Schedule Your AviClear™ Treatment for Clear Skin!

AviClear™ can prevent acne and its associated side effects, contributing to clearer skin. By breaking the cycle of acne, you keep acne scars and dark spots from lingering on your face. Schedule an appointment for your first AviClear™ treatment today and start your journey toward acne-free skin!

For more information about how AviClear™ treatments can help, schedule an appointment with Dr. Ariel Ostad at 212-517-7900. He can create a treatment plan to prevent the long-term side effects of acne. Alternatively, fill out the online contact form, and we will get in touch shortly.