Acne Treatment in Berkeley & Davis, CA
Permanent Acne Treatments for Adult Acne
Acne and acne scars can affect your confidence and self-esteem and diminish your social life. The best acne treatment addresses the underlying cause of your acne, reduces or eliminates breakouts, prevents future breakouts, and treats acne scars. At Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness, we use revolutionary, state-of-the-art acne treatments in Berkeley and Davis, CA. We will identify the type of acne you have, the underlying cause of your acne, and determine if laser treatment is the best acne treatment for you. Our acne treatment methods offer a permanent solution for acne and acne scars and can enhance your confidence and self-esteem.
What Is Acne & What Causes It?
Acne is a skin condition that can occur when your pores or hair follicles are clogged with dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria. This causes an eruption or inflammation that results in painful bumps, papules, whiteheads, pimples, nodules, cysts, or whiteheads on your face or body. The primary causes of acne in adults are:
Hormones
Stress
Menstrual cycle
Hair and skin products
Makeup
Diet
Excess oil production
Air pollution
Certain medications
What Is Laser Treatment for Acne Scars?
Laser acne scar treatment can reduce or eliminate acne scarring. We don't recommend acne scar treatment until we have addressed the underlying cause of your acne and treated your outbreaks. Otherwise, you will just continue having new scars form. During acne scar laser treatment, we use a small, handheld laser device to direct targeted laser light energy to your skin. This laser light penetrates deep within the skin and removes damaged or scarred tissue. It also promotes the regeneration of healthy new skin and tissues and stimulates the production of collagen, which tightens skin and keeps it plump and firm. Laser acne treatment can reduce or eliminate acne scars and reveal smoother, healthier new skin.
What Is the Best Acne Treatment for Your Type of Acne?
The treatment we recommend will depend on the type of acne you have or the underlying cause of your acne. We will consider your age, overall health, home and work/school environment, diet, activity level, and more to assess the cause of your acne. The most common topical and oral acne treatment options we recommend are:
Topical Acne Treatment – Topical acne medications are gels, creams, serums, lotions, or oils that you apply directly to your skin. They contain ingredients that fight acne by addressing oil, bacteria, and dead skin cells to keep your pores and hair follicles clean and clear. The most common ones we prescribe contain benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, azelaic acid, retinoids, or antibiotics.
Oral Acne Treatment – Oral acne medications are ones you take by mouth in pill form. We may recommend antibiotics, Isotretinoin, contraceptives, steroids, or hormone therapy.
Acne Laser Treatment – Acne laser treatment can treat acne outbreaks and scars. The procedure uses low-level laser light to penetrate deep into your skin to reduce inflammation, promote healthy tissue regrowth, and stimulate the production of collagen.
Schedule a Consultation for Acne Treatment
Don’t go another day feeling self-conscious about your acne or acne scars. Call us at Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness or contact us online to schedule a consultation for acne treatment in Berkeley or Davis, CA. We will assess the type of acne you have, the underlying cause of your acne, your health and lifestyle, and your goals, and we'll develop an acne treatment plan or acne scar treatment plan that works for you.
