ACNE TREATMENTS | NYC

As board certified dermatologists, one our specialties at Goldenberg Dermatology in Manhattan is helping reduce or eliminate active acne and acne scars through the use of the latest skin care technologies. While acne is most common in adolescents, it can also afflict adults of any age. And embarrassing, uncomfortable and unsightly acne does not just occur on the face – acne break-outs can surface on the back, shoulders, arms and even the buttocks.

Over-the-counter products are generally simply not strong enough to treat acne. Acne is a medical condition of the skin, so it is best treated by a dermatologist. Medical treatment of acne by a dermatologist is also the best way to avoid permanent acne scars.

At our Upper East Side office, we now offer the revolutionary Cutera ExcelV laser, as well Laser Genesis and revolutionary new AviClear. These treatments not only reduce active acne, but also provide exceptional results minimizing or eliminating the appearance of acne scars. We also combine these treatments with medications and clinical grade topical skin care products designed specifically to eliminate acne break-outs.

Our dermatologists have helped hundreds of teens and adult men and women, get smooth, clear skin, so they can start living life with confidence again. Let us customize a combination of medical and aesthetic acne treatments just for you at our NYC dermatology office – so you will love the skin you’re in!

ACNE TREATMENTS | NYC

As board certified dermatologists, one our specialties at Goldenberg Dermatology in Manhattan is helping reduce or eliminate active acne and acne scars through the use of the latest skin care technologies. While acne is most common in adolescents, it can also afflict adults of any age. And embarrassing, uncomfortable and unsightly acne does not just occur on the face – acne break-outs can surface on the back, shoulders, arms and even the buttocks.

Over-the-counter products are generally simply not strong enough to treat acne. Acne is a medical condition of the skin, so it is best treated by a dermatologist. Medical treatment of acne by a dermatologist is also the best way to avoid permanent acne scars.

At our Upper East Side office, we now offer the revolutionary Cutera ExcelV laser, as well Laser Genesis and revolutionary new AviClear. These treatments not only reduce active acne, but also provide exceptional results minimizing or eliminating the appearance of acne scars. We also combine these treatments with medications and clinical grade topical skin care products designed specifically to eliminate acne break-outs.

Our dermatologists have helped hundreds of teens and adult men and women, get smooth, clear skin, so they can start living life with confidence again. Let us customize a combination of medical and aesthetic acne treatments just for you at our NYC dermatology office – so you will love the skin you’re in!

ACNE TREATMENTS

ExcelIV Laser

Cutera ExcelV Laser can help clear the bacteria that causes acne, P. Acnes. This therapy also improves overall skin appearance, shrinks enlarged pores, and helps the skin heal treating mild acne scars. Cutera ExcelV Laser can also help with the persistent redness and hyperpigmentation (dark marks) that often occur during or after acne outbreaks.

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Laser Genesis

Laser Genesis delivers thermal energy that breaks up the dirt, oil and bacteria that are the main causes of acne – in addition to stimulating the regeneration of collagen, which gives the skin a new, smooth, clear surface. It can treat both non-inflammatory (blackheads, comedones, whiteheads) and inflammatory (papules, pustules, nodules, cysts) acne.

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✰ NEW! AviClear ✰

AviClear is the first & only FDA-cleared energy device for treatment of mild to severe acne. It uses light energy to target & suppress sebaceous glands, eliminating acne at the source without medications. Clinical trials show future breakouts are also shorter, less intense, and less frequent after the AviClear procedure. It is also effective for reducing red acne scars.

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PRP Microneedling

Microneedling with PRP (platelet Rich Plasma) is an excellent treatment for reducing acne and scarring. However, patients should avoid microneedling when there are open lesions present. Microneedling combined with PRP is an especially effective treatment for reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation and atrophic, boxcar & rolling acne scars.

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Other Acne Treatments

Acne Surgery/Comedone Removal

Severe acne is characterized by deep cysts, inflammation, extensive skin damage, and scarring. It requires a more aggressive treatment regimen. Acne surgery consists of comedone extraction of non-inflamed lesions and extraction of milia or tiny white cysts. Some large cysts or granulomas may require drainage and extraction. Comedone removal for acne is usually not covered by insurance and is considered a cosmetic treatment.

Steroid Injections

When an acne cyst becomes severely inflamed, the chance of scarring increases. To treat severely inflamed cysts and prevent scarring, your doctor may inject the lesions with a diluted corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and promote healing. An intralesional corticosteroid injection breaks up the cyst over a period of 3 to 5 days.

Accutane

Accutane® or Isotretinoin, a vitamin A derivative, has been a cure for severe cystic acne. Accutane® works by decreasing oil in the skin, adhesion of skin cells, and bacteria in the follicle. It is the only drug that effectively addresses these different steps in the production of acne. If you are considering using Accutane®, you must consider the associated risks, and discuss them with your doctor before beginning a course of therapy. It is imperative to avoid pregnancy while taking Accutane®, which can cause severe birth defects. Two forms of birth control are recommended for any sexually active woman taking Accutane®. It is also important that women not breastfeed during this time. While taking isotretinoin, patients are regularly monitored for side effects through follow-up visits. For most people, these side effects are tolerable and not a reason to discontinue therapy before remission is achieved.

Treating Acne

Acne is caused mainly by three important factors: bacteria, hormones, and sebum or oil. In its most simple form acne consists of blocked hair follicles, called comedones. Comedones come in two varieties: open and closed. Closed comedones (whiteheads or zits) form when a follicle is blocked beneath the surface of the skin. Debris such as oil and dead skin cells build up under the plug. As the pore swells, these substances leak into the adjacent skin and the body produces an inflammatory response. This appears as pus-filled bumps. Open comedones (blackheads) are follicles blocked by dead skin cells and oil. In contrast with closed comedones, the surface of the follicle is open to the air. Dead skin cells and other debris react with the air and gradually change color. This oxidation produces chemicals that turn dark in much the same way that an apple changes color when exposed to the air.

Goldenberg Dermatology offers a wide range of therapies to combat acne and to improve acne scarring. Treatment options include topical creams, oral antibiotics or Accutane, chemical peels, laser treatment, microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and acne surgery. One of the most bothersome symptoms of acne is persistent redness, known as persistent erythema. We specialize in using the Cutera ExcelV Laser, Laser Genesis, and state-of-the-art AviClear to help patients with redness due to acne.

ACNE TREATMENTS | NYC

ACNE TREATMENTS | NYC

ACNE TREATMENTS

ExcelIV Laser

Laser Genesis

✰ NEW! AviClear ✰

PRP Microneedling

Other Acne Treatments

Treating Acne

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