Acne Treatments and Acne Scar Removal – Minneapolis St. Paul, MN

While often thought of as a problem that affects mostly teenagers, acne can appear at any age, and is a major skin care concern for affected women and men. Treating and preventing active breakouts, along with minimizing the appearance of persistent scarring are high priority concerns for anyone who experiences this problem. For most people, over-the-counter acne treatments are ineffective, and antibiotic therapy can cause side effects or allergic reactions that prevent many people from using it successfully. At our Twin Cities medical spa, we offer several ways to help our clients prevent and treat acne and scars. All are designed to help you look your best and put your best face forward. Depending on your skin type and condition, we may recommend one or more of the following treatment procedures:

• Intense Pulsed Light Treatments

  Many cases of breakouts occur when bacteria grow in hair follicles on the face. Medical treatment of these infections with antibiotics are very common, but serious side effects and concerns about overuse of antibiotics keep many people from using them. Our Palomar Starlux pulsed light system uses intense blue light to destroy bacteria without any drugs. This procedure consists of passing a wand-like applicator over the skin. Pulses of high-intensity light kill the bacteria in hair follicles without any pain and provides major improvements that can last up to a month. This procedure takes about 30 minutes and is very affordable. Our clients report excellent improvements within just a few days after treatment.

• Obagi CLENZIderm MD Acne Therapy

  Available only from medical professionals, CLENZIderm is a medication that is applied to acne-affected areas. A prescription-strength benzoyl peroxide medication, it quickly penetrates pores and kills the bacterial that cause acne sores. Acting below the skin surface, it is not an oral antibiotic and cannot contribute to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. As it works, skin begins to heal and appearance improvements from clearer skin appear quickly. The medication also helps to remove skin cell buildups, kills P. acne bacteria effectively and decreases excess sebum that can clog pores to prevent future outbreaks. After a consultation with our medical professionals, this product, which you use at home, is available from us at Minneapolis medical spa at very affordable cost.

• Microdermabrasion Helps Prevent Acne Flare-ups

  Administered by clinical skincare professionals, microdermabrasion exfoliation does an excellent job of removing blackheads and whiteheads. Both are caused by clogging of skin pores by sebum and dead skin cells and can lead to acne breakouts when those pores become infected. Treatment is done by passing a microdermabrasion wand over the skin. Tiny crystals gently remove dead epidermal skin cells, which are vacuumed away. The process also refreshes the skin’s appearance, providing a fresh look by revealing a new layer of skin at the same time as it gets rid of pore-blocking materials. Acne prevention is one of the benefits of affordable, effective microdermabrasion. Many of our clients schedule regular exfoliation treatments as part of their overall facial skin care regimen.

• Chemical Peels for Acne Scar Removal

  Acne breakouts, especially when they are severe or occur again and again, can result in scarring that affects the appearance of facial and other skin. Chemical peels, expertly performed by the medical professionals at our Twin Cities skin care clinic, can reduce the appearance of, or even remove, scarring from skin. In consultation with you, we may recommend one of several facial peel products we can use for acne scar removal or reduce the appearance of more serious scarring. Over-the-counter exfoliating peels are too weak to effectively treat this condition. Facial peels may require some recovery time, depending on their strength and the depth of the scarring. Our extensive clinical training and experience, along with a detailed analysis of your condition, lets us advise you on the best treatment approach for your condition.

Choose the Best Acne Treatments and Scar Removal – Twin Cities, MN

Acne breakouts, infections and scarring seriously interfere with people’s appearance, so they’re a cause of great concern for women and men of all ages. As a leading provider of medical skin care and therapies, the specialists at our medispa are trained and experienced in helping minimize the effects of acne for our clients. We have a complete spectrum of medical remedies available to help you. Since 2003, we have been successfully helping our clients look their best at our Lake Minnetonka area medical spa and clinic. Wherever you live in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area, we’re near you, from lakeshore communities, Plymouth, Edina, Eden Prairie, Hopkins and St. Louis Park to eastern metro cities, including Eagan, Burnsville, Woodbury, Roseville, Champlin and all other locations. Call us today to schedule a free, no-obligation skin care analysis and consultation.