Clear Light Acne therapy is a new form of acne therapy that has become extremely popular in the last few years. Although it is still a new form of acne treatment, it is already being hailed as one of the most effective ways of treating acne. It also provides quick and long term results.

How it Works

Clear light acne therapy is done by passing lasers over the affected areas of the skin. There are several kinds of lasers used in clear light acne treatment. The type of lasers used on a patient depends on the skin’s condition and the severity of the acne. Clear Light Acne Therapy is a painless procedure.

Three of the lasers used in clear light acne therapy are as follows:

NON - ABLATIVE LASERS: This type of laser works by stimulating the skin underneath the acne. It helps to tighten the pores and stimulate the growth of collagen. As a result, the skin looks younger and firmer. Non-ablative lasers are also used in the treatment of fine lines and wrinkles.

ERBIUM LASERS: Erbium is a naturally occurring element. The function of Erbium lasers is to heat up water molecules in the skin. This treatment not only kills bacteria, it also helps stimulate blood flow to the affected area. Erbium lasers are also used in the treatment of zits.

CARBON DIOXIDE LASERS: Carbon Dioxide lasers are considered to be the best type of laser for acne treatment. These lasers are designed to give out high energy beams in short bursts. It is effective in treating all layers of damages skin and is effective for a wide range of acne types.

Duration

Clear Light Acne therapy is broken down to a total of eight treatments for one month. That means that a patient has to undergo treatment twice a week for four consecutive weeks. Treatments are concluded quickly and patients can schedule them during their free time.  With Clear Light Acne therapy, patients begin to see results within six months or earlier. It continues on after that and soon the patient will be rid of acne on the treated area.

Ideal Candidates for Clear Light Acne Therapy

This type of acne treatment is ideal for people in all age groups and ethnicities. It is recommended to those who suffer from a severe case of acne. The treatment is also safe for pregnant women. High school and college students can choose to undergo the treatment when school is out for the summer. They can also take it during school months. All they have to do is schedule the weekly treatments after class hours.

Side Effects

There are no known severe side effects to Clear Light Acne therapy as no systemic reactions have been documented. It is considered to be one of the safest acne treatments available today. All a patient has to do is to lie on a table for a few minutes, twice a week for a period of one month. Acne breakouts start decreasing in number after that and pretty soon, it will all be gone.  

However, minor side effects do occur. Some patients experience flaking and drying up of the skin. Other patients experience swelling and pain on the treated area. The Carbon Dioxide laser is also said to cause discoloration on the treat area. The discoloration does go away as treatments continue.

Costs

Clear Light Acne therapy is often offered by dermatologists as a package. A complete set involves four weeks of biweekly treatments. That is a total of eight treatments all in all. The cost of Clear Light Acne therapy ranges from 600 - 1000 USD for all eight treatments. It is not covered by insurance which means that patients would have to pay for the treatments on their own. The price may be steep, but the results are worth it.  People who have long suffered form acne are raving about the unbeatable results of clear light acne therapy. There is a chance that the treatments will get more affordable later on, but for now the costs remain at and average of 120 USD per treatment.