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Alongside a thorough, professional skincare regime, light- and energy-based devices can be also be used to treat active acne

Alma ClearSkin

Distributed by Best Lasers, the Alma ClearSkin is positioned as the first technology to combine a non-ablative laser with simultaneous contact cooling and vacuum technology to treat acne vulgaris safely and effectively. The non-ablative ER: Glass 1540 nm laser deeply penetrates the skin, causing thermal damage to

the sebaceous glands, destroying P. acnes bacteria, and reducing sebum production, while leaving the epidermis intact. ClearSkin’s integrated vacuum mechanism extracts accumulated sebaceous material from the pores, while contact cooling protects the skin, reducing pain and allowing for safer and more effective treatment of the sebaceous glands within the dermis. It’s the Cooled ER:Glass laser with Vacuum treatment that addresses all forms of acne vulgaris, including papules, pustules, and nodules, while also achieving a gentle rejuvenating effect, diminishing the appearance of acne scars by stimulating collagen renewal. The treatment is suitable for all skin types, has no side-effects and achieves a smoother complexion with lasting results.

Nordlys IPL applicator PR530

Distributed by Radiant Healthcare, the Nordlys IPL applicator PR 530, improves the appearance of acne red macules, irregular pigmentation and skin tones. Intense pulsed light therapy (IPL) is based on emitting highintensity pulses of filtered light to penetrate the skin and treat various conditions with minimal discomfort and almost no downtime. Using light filters, the energy of the IPL can be focused on specific targeted substances in our body that are capable of absorbing light on specific wavelengths, such as the melanin found in skin and hair follicles. Protoporphyrins are also capable of selective light absorption and are found naturally in the body in low quantities, with higher levels are produced by the acne bacterium (P.Acnes). Skin bacteria can occur when your sebaceous glands overproduce sebum, often leading to pimples. The Nordlys system treats acne by reducing the blood supply to the sebaceous gland to slow down the production of sebum. It delivers short pulse, safe bursts of light directed at the skin. Using patented Dual Mode Filtering technology, the system filters the light to ensure that only the wavelengths necessary for the treatment are used. Because this is such a focused treatment, only the blood vessels that supply the sebaceous gland are impacted, while the surrounding vessels are not affected. IPL treatments can rapidly dry up acne by killing the bacteria deep in the skin and treating the inflammation. Nordlys has the added benefit of reducing redness and unwanted pigmentation around active acne. This is a safe and effective treatment for acne, with little to no

patient discomfort for patients of all ages.

Viora

Distributed by Medilase, Viora has developed a Maskne Express treatment to combat the effects of acne breakouts caused by wearing facial masks. The treatment includes two fast and simple steps: a diamond-peel microdermabrasion with Viora’s Pristine™ system, followed with the Smooth™ solution penetration via electroporation by Infusion™. the structural rearrangement of the lipid bi-layer to form openings in the cell membrane. Pristine™ from Viora features genuine, laser-cut diamond tips that gently abrade the upper epidermal layer of the skin to polish the skin surface, while a vacuum control stimulates the production of collagen and elastin. The combination of vacuum and pressure ensure diamond-peel uniformity and allow for personalised exfoliation treatments, according to skin type.

Luxea

Distributed by Hitech Systems, the Luxea from DEKA Italy

Viora’s Electro-Mesotherapy device, Infusion™ delivers a noninvasive, needle-free solution for superior transdermal delivery of topical ingredients. Featuring maximum cellular penetration, Infusion treatments can also be performed together with other aesthetic procedures. Ionwave™ Technology is based on the Electroporation principle where, when the electro current comes into contact with the cell, it begins is a multifunctional, modular, upgradable and expandable system with four pulsed light hand pieces, five laser hand pieces and one radiofrequency hand piece. The four hand pieces that treat acne and acne scarring are: Lilac (IPL) and Lazur (400-1200nm); Insight 1340nm and Vivid 810 nm Diode Laser.

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Acne treatment with the Lazur IPL hand piece enables the physician to greatly improve skin appearance and reduce acne, while at the same time treat the redness and pigmentation of the skin. This handpiece has integrated Sapphire Cooling and utilises an Xe Lamp with a 400-1200 nm spectrum of emission, the specific wavelength of light which target the bacteria in the skin, as well as inflamed sebaceous glands that contribute to breakouts. The hand piece has three pulse modes: short, medium and long pulse, which enables the physician to customise the treatment according to the skin type and desired results. The spot size is 48 mm x 13 mm. During a Lazur IPL treatment many, high intensity pulses of light penetrate several layers of skin in a controlled manner. A biochemical response is triggered that will eventually kill the acne bacteria within the pores and reduce the inflammation or sebum excess (skin oil) production that characterises acne. IPL is a non-invasive solution on inflammatory acne with less collateral effects than oral medication. The controlled pulsing, together with the integrated Sapphire Cooling system with the temperature selectable between 5°C and 25°C, prevents thermal damage to the skin and minimises discomfort, redness and swelling. To ensure the utmost comfort, the physician should apply cold coupling gel on the treatment area. Depending on your specific concern and to achieve optimal results, it may take four to six sessions that will last 15-20 minutes each, with a recess of four weeks between treatments. Immediately following the treatment, the patient may experience some redness, depending on the treatment settings. This will disappear within a few hours. The physician will advise the patient to stay out of direct sunlight for a few days.