Feeling frustrated with the state of your skin? We offer customized acne skin treatments in Kelowna to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful and long-lasting glow.
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in Canada, affecting both men and women of all ages. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have healthy, beautiful skin! Customized acne skin treatments can help you achieve a clear complexion and have many benefits including:
- Reduced lesion count
- Clearer, healthier skin that lasts a lifetime
- Fast and effective results
- Improved self-confidence
- Higher quality of life
At our Kelowna skin clinic, we offer a wide range of acne treatments from chemical peels and microdermabrasion, to innovative laser procedures, to help you achieve the healthy, glowing and beautiful appearance you’ve always desired.
Skin Treatments for Acne Breakouts
Every case of acne is different and can range from mild to severe. The type of skin treatment you opt for usually depends on the severity of your condition.
There are three types of drugs that have been proven to be effective for the treatment of acne and most patients require at least one or two agents, depending on the severity of their case.
Benzoyl Peroxide
This topical medication is suitable for mild cases of acne and works by targeting surface bacteria, which can often aggravate your condition and cause breakouts.
Retinoids
This acne treatment is made from vitamin A derivatives and can treat the first lesions of acne including:
- Blackheads
- Whiteheads
- Raised red spots (papules)
It works well for patients with moderate acne.
Antibiotics
For more severe cases of acne, your skin care expert may recommend antibiotics as a treatment method.
They can be applied topically to the skin or taken orally and work by controlling surface bacteria and reducing any inflammation in the skin.
** This skin treatment is reserved for the most severe cases of acne that don’t respond well to other medications **
Skin Treatments for Acne Scars
If you have had severe acne, you may experience some scarring. Some of the most typical acne scars include:
- Ice Pick Scars - Deep, but small pits
- Boxcar Scars - These scars can be shallow or deep and usually have sharp angles/edges
- Rolling Scars - Rolling scars tend to be wide and shallow and are caused by damage beneath the skin
Reclaim Your Beautiful, Healthy Glow!
There are different types of treatments available for acne scars. Your skin care expert can examine your case and suggest a treatment plan depending on the type of damage to your skin, and how severe it is.
Some of these skin treatments include:
Chemical Peels
During a chemical peel, a special type of acid removes the damaged top layer of your skin, to reveal smooth, healthy and new skin below. This can help with deeper acne scars. (Learn More >)
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is the process during which a spinning wheel gently and effectively removes any damaged skin for a smoother and more consistent complexion. (Learn More >)
Fraxel Laser
Fraxel laser skin treatment is a pain-free and innovative method of rejuvenating your appearance, firming and plumping up the skin, while minimizing any acne scars you may have. (Learn More >)
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are injected into the damaged area with an ultra-fine needle. This will puff up the skin under the scar and help smooth it out. Repeat treatments will be required. (Learn More >)
Microneedling
Your skin care specialist will roll a device covered in tiny needles over your skin. This is a safe and effective way of stimulating the tissue underneath it to grow. (Learn More >)
Call Today
To find out more about our wide range of customized skin treatments and how we can help treat your acne quickly and efficiently, contact our Kelowna clinic today at 250-868-9099 or fill out our online contact form.
