AQUA LASER London Med Spa
Acne Treatment in London
80% of people will have acne in their lifetime. 30 to 40% of adults will suffer from acne. A number of new revolutionary procedures that treat the lesions and changes associated with acne are now available. Antibiotic therapy has been linked with breast cancer. Accutane can cause severe liver problems and birth defects. Newer advances offered by AQUA MEDICAL include our medical grade topical cosmoseuticals and microdermabrasion for treatment of comedones and IPL therapy for red and inflamed lesions that kill the bacteria that cause acne. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) in London with Levulan for more severe cases and cystic acne. All of these treatment programs provide for a gradual, not sudden, improvement in the appearance of acne.
What is Acne?
Acne is caused when sebaceous glands present in the skin overproduce greasy secretions that plug the pores in the skin. Plugged pores can turn into whiteheads or blackheads depending on the size of the pore. These pores can then become inflamed and cause deep lumps on the skin. Cystic acne is formed when inflamed pores are infected.
Acne is most often associated with adolescence; however, it can also occur in adulthood. Oily skin is at greatest risk of acne. Teenage acne can occur after the age of ten and may last for up to 10 years. Acne lesions are most common on the face, but they can also occur on the neck, chest, back, shoulders, scalp, and upper arms.
Most forms of acne are attributable to heredity and hormones. Increased hormone production associated with puberty will result in creation of Testosterone and subsequent production of sebum. Sebum is a waxy substance that helps the skin retain moisture. Acne is caused when the skin produces too much sebum.
Photodynamic Therapy Acne Treatment in London
PDT (photodynamic therapy) in London is a non-invasive acne treatment that is a highly effective treatment for acne. It uses a photosensitizing agent that is activated by a special light to gradually improve acne over several treatments. The light source used can be an intense pulsed light or laser light which will activates the photosensitizing agent and targets and destroys cells with acne bacteria. As the bacterial acne cells are destroyed sun damaged skin also begin to improve. The treatment will also reduce pore sizes which will further help fight off acne from returning.
Our London Med Spa Difference
AQUA LASER Medica - Med Spa in London - offers premium London Med Spa Cosmetic services in a professional yet comfortable and attentive environment. We are committed to providing the most up-to-date procedures and treatments that are supported by the latest in medical and cosmetic research. The procedures and treatments offered in our Med Spa clinics are carefully chosen to provide the best therapeutic outcome for our clientele with safety and effectiveness being paramount considerations.
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