Acne can range from a nuisance to a disabling condition.  It can be embarrassing and inhibit social interaction.  It can leave permanent scars as well.  Celebrity Laser Spa / Tattoo MD is focusing more on acne to help provide needed treatment for our patients.  We already offer facials, microdermabrasion and chemical peels.  These treat acne by exfoliating, unclogging pores and reducing existing acne lesions.

In an effort to offer the most effective available treatments for acne, we are now offering  Tazarotene (aka Tazorac), a retinoic acid, and clindamycin topical antibiotic to our patients.  Retinoic acids, such as Tazarotene, are highly effective for the treatment of acne by increasing skin cell turnover and decreasing the sebaceous production that leads to acne.  Thus, fewer blackheads and whiteheads are formed.   Bacterial colonization of sebaceous secretions leads to inflammation and the pustular or papular aspect of acne.  By killing  the acne bacteria, topical antibiotics reduce and prevent acne flare-ups.  You can find more information on tazarotene and clindamycin on our skin care products page.

For the residual damage caused by acne, such as pitted scars, Fraxel is a highly-effective treatment.  Over several treatments, acne scars are flattened and shrunk.  Chemical peels, such as Vi Peel, and skin lightening creams are also effective for the hyperpigmentation associated with previously inflamed acne lesions.