Physician-Guided Treatment for Active Acne
Acne treatment in Huntington Beach at VENUS MD is designed for patients who continue to experience breakouts despite skin care, topical treatments, or other approaches. Because acne can vary considerably between patients, treatment should be based on the type and severity of acne, previous treatment, skin characteristics, and individual goals.
Dr. Francois Bui evaluates patients seeking acne treatment from Huntington Beach and throughout Orange County and develops an individualized treatment plan based on their acne pattern and treatment history.
For appropriate patients, VENUS MD offers AviClear®, an FDA-cleared laser treatment that targets the sebaceous glands involved in acne.
Complimentary consultation
Understanding Active Acne
Acne develops through several interacting factors, including excess oil production, clogged pores, inflammation, and changes within the hair follicle.
Some patients experience occasional mild breakouts, while others develop persistent inflammatory acne that can affect the face, chest, back, or other areas.
The appropriate acne treatment depends on the type and severity of acne, previous treatments, skin characteristics, medical history, and the individual patient’s goals.
AviClear® for Acne
AviClear® is an FDA-cleared energy-based treatment for the long-term treatment of mild to severe inflammatory acne vulgaris.
Rather than relying solely on topical or oral medication, AviClear uses laser energy to target the sebaceous glands involved in oil production.
This makes AviClear an option for appropriate patients who want a device-based approach to managing active inflammatory acne.
How AviClear® Works
AviClear uses a 1726 nm wavelength that selectively targets the sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum, the oily substance that contributes to the development of acne when combined with other factors such as clogged pores and inflammation.
By targeting and suppressing sebaceous gland activity, AviClear is designed to reduce one of the important contributors to inflammatory acne and help reduce future breakouts.
The system also incorporates AviCool™ contact cooling to help protect the skin and improve comfort during treatment.
What to Expect During AviClear® Treatment
AviClear treatment is performed without surgery or incisions.
The standard treatment series consists of three treatment sessions. Each session generally takes approximately 30 minutes, although treatment time can vary according to the area being treated and individual circumstances.
Improvement is not necessarily immediate. Acne may continue to change after the treatment series, and results can continue to develop over time.
Individual response varies, so VENUS MD does not promise that every patient will achieve a specific percentage of acne clearance.
Who May Be a Candidate for AviClear®?
AviClear may be considered for patients with inflammatory acne who want an additional treatment option beyond conventional skin-care approaches.
Potential candidates may include patients who:
- Have persistent inflammatory acne
- Continue to experience recurring breakouts
- Have had inadequate improvement with previous acne treatments
- Want to explore a device-based acne treatment
- Want an individualized physician-guided treatment plan
AviClear is not appropriate for everyone. Medical history, medications, previous acne treatments, skin condition, and other individual factors should be reviewed before treatment.
Acne Treatment vs. Acne Scar Treatment
Active acne and acne scars are different concerns and may require different treatments.
Active acne treatment focuses on reducing current breakouts and helping control the factors contributing to future acne. AviClear is used primarily for inflammatory acne rather than for correcting established acne scars.
Once active acne is adequately controlled, patients who are bothered by residual acne scars or uneven skin texture may be evaluated separately for treatments designed to improve those concerns.
Acne Scar Treatment with RF Microneedling
For appropriate patients with acne scars and textural irregularities, VENUS MD offers RF microneedling with Secret RF by Cutera.
RF microneedling combines controlled microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered into selected depths of the skin. Treatment is designed to stimulate a healing and remodeling response that may gradually improve the appearance of certain acne scars and uneven skin texture.
Acne scar treatment is individualized according to scar type, depth, skin characteristics, active acne status, and treatment goals. Some patients may require a series of treatments, and improvement varies between individuals.
Acne Treatment Safety & Expectations
Acne treatment should be selected according to the individual patient rather than assuming that one treatment is appropriate for every type of acne.
AviClear treatment can cause temporary treatment-related effects including discomfort, redness, swelling, dryness, or a temporary acne flare. Less common complications are also possible.
Patients should provide an accurate medical history and disclose medications, recent acne treatments, skin conditions, and other relevant medical information before treatment.
For additional information about AviClear indications, treatment, and safety, patients can review the official AviClear information.
Acne Treatment Pricing at VENUS MD
AviClear treatment is generally performed as a three-session treatment series.
AviClear three-treatment package — from $3,000
Final treatment recommendations depend on the patient’s acne, treatment area, medical history, previous treatments, and individualized treatment plan.
Your consultation is complimentary.
Schedule an Acne Treatment Consultation in Huntington Beach
If persistent or recurring acne is affecting your skin or confidence, a consultation can help determine which treatment approach is appropriate for your acne and goals.
Dr. Francois Bui personally evaluates acne patients at VENUS MD in Huntington Beach, serving patients throughout Orange County.
For appropriate patients with active inflammatory acne, AviClear may provide a device-based treatment option. Patients with established acne scars can be evaluated separately for treatments such as RF microneedling.
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