A Guide to Your Acne Treatment Journey
A Precise Acne Treatment for All Skin Types
AviClear uses the power of laser technology to safely and effectively eliminate inflammatory acne at the source1-3
• Overproduction of skin oil, called sebum, is a leading cause of acne.2
• AviClear is a laser that uses a specific wavelength of light to target the production of oil by the skin without damaging surrounding skin.3-4
• After treatment, oil production is reduced, thereby clearing up your skin and helping to prevent future breakouts.1,3
• Most patients see lasting clearance after just three 30-minute treatments.1
SKIN SURFA CE
SKIN OIL
HAIR FOLLICLE AND OIL GLAND
What to expect between your treatment sessions
SOME REDNESS AND SWELLING
You may experience mild redness or swelling directly after the treatment, which resolves between one hour up to several days after the treatment.1
90% of patients showed visible improvement at six months after the final treatment session.1
Important safety and risk information about AviClear is available by contacting Cutera at www.cutera.com/us-en/global-offices. Patients should to talk to their healthcare provider.
What to Expect at Your Treatment Sessions
Your provider will clean your face to remove all skin oil.
Your provider will use wet gauze or a wet sponge to keep water on your face during the procedure.
Your provider will give you safety goggles to protect your eyes.
The AviClear handpiece will be placed against your skin. You may feel a snapping sensation followed by a cooling sensation with each pulse.
Your treatment will be complete after about 30 minutes, and then you can go about your day.
Acne Flares Are Normal and Lessen Over Time1
PURGE EFFECT*
PERCENTAGE OF PATIENTS
TREATMENT
ACNE FLARES
Acne can get worse before it gets better, and we understand that can be frustrating. We call that purging. Here’s why it happens:
• When successfully treating acne, there may be an associated purge, meaning the acne may temporarily worsen.5
• Acne purges typically consist of material trapped in the various layers of the skin that gets expelled as skin normally sloughs off.5
• Purging may occur after the first, second or third treatment.1
• Talk to your provider about ways you can prevent or manage flares.
*Purge effect means the percentage of patients who had temporary worsening of acne due to purging of the oil glands. Most flares happen within a few days of treatment and last a few weeks, but may last longer.
What to Do After Your AviClear Treatment6
Apply broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) SPF 30+. Reapply sunblock every 90 minutes if you have to be outside.
Refer to the AviClear Pre/Post Treatment Instructions
Visit www.aviclear.com
References: 1. Data on file. FDA clearance study. Cutera Inc. 2. O’Neill AM, Gallo RL. Host-microbiome interactions and recent progress into understanding the biology of acne vulgaris. Microbiome. 2018;6:177.
3. Sakamoto FH, et al. Selective photothermolysis to target sebaceous glands: theoretical estimation of parameters and preliminary results using a free electron laser. Lasers Surg Med. 2012;44(2):175-183. 4. Scopelliti MG, et al. Selective photothermolysis in acne treatment: The impact of laser power. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023;00:1.7.Manuscript in press.
5. Fulton, JE. 2024. What is skin purging and why is it a good thing? Vivant Skin Care. Available at https://www.vivantskincare.com/blogs/acne/whatis-skin-purging-and-why-is-it-a-good-thing. Last accessed February 27, 2024. 6. AviClear Treatment Guidelines, Cutera, Inc.
Do not use AviClear if you are pregnant or undergoing treatment for skin cancer. For more information, visit aviclear.com. © 2024 Cutera. All rights reserved.