Acne Treatment Fact Sheet

Treatment Types - Acne Treatment

All clients are given a free consultation when the acne is assessed according to the Leeds Scale and a suitable program of treatment will be recommended. There are 4 programs of treatment dependent on the severity of the acne:

Acne Treatment Programme 1:

For Congested skin, Mild acne and breakouts to level 2 on the Leeds Scale . This program involves 10 alternating peel and microdermabrasion treatments phased over a 15 week period. The object of the program is to bring the acne to a level where it can be controlled by at home products and occasional maintenance treatments at the clinic.

Acne Treatment Programme 2:

For Moderate non cystic acne with active pustules and nodules, between levels 3 to 5 on the Leeds Scale . This is a more intense program involving 10 alternating peels and microdermabrasion treatments phased over 10 weeks. The object of the program is to bring the acne to a level where it can be controlled by program 1.

Acne Treatment Programme 3:

For Severe cystic acne, levels 6 and above on the Leeds Scale . This is a very intense program involving 10 simultaneous (combined) microdermabrasion and peel treatments in a 10 week period. The object of the program is to bring the acne to a level where it can be controlled by program 2.

Acne Treatment Programme 4 (Intense):

For Severe cystic acne, levels 6 and above on the Leeds Scale . This is our most intense acne course and involves 10 combination treatments involving peels, microdermabrasion, mesotherapy and intense pulsed light. The object of the program is to bring the acne to a level where it can be controlled by program 2.

Suitability for Acne Treatment

Suitable for males and females of any age, skin type or skin colour looking to reduce the incidence and severity of acne breakouts. SkinGenesis acne treatments are effective on their own but can be used in conjunction with other treatments.

Aims of Acne Treatment

To reduce the incidence and severity of acne breakouts, by deep cleansing of the pores, stimulation of vascular and lymphatic circulation, induction of acne inhibiting agents, stimulation of the immune system to achieve:-

• Reduction in the severity of acne breakouts  

•  Reduction in the number of spots  

•  Reduction in the size and severity of spots  

•  Reduction in the healing time of spots  

•  Reduction in scarring and blemishes resulting from the acne

Acne Treatment Overview

The affected area is treated using a series of microdermabrasion (Mda) treatments that deep cleanses pores while improving circulation and massaging the lymphatic system. Peels are used in conjunction with the Mda treatments to unblock pores, reduce inflammation, decrease bacteria and prevent new acne eruptions.

In the intense programme 4 intense pulsed light (IPL) is used to treat individual cysts and mesotherapy is used to induce vitamin C deep into the skin. IPL selectively targets the cysts stimulating the release of healing antibodies. Vitamin C not only has anti bacterial properties but greatly helps the skin to heal.

Recovery Time after Acne Treatment

For most clients no recovery time is needed. Normally clients should expect the treated area to be slightly red for about half an hour after treatment although in rare circumstances the redness could last for up to 24 hours.

Typical Acne Treatment Course Duration

The amount of treatments depends on the expected result. A significant reduction in the severity of acne is normally noticeable after a program of treatments, with a usual treatment interval of about 1 week. Further improvements are noticeable after further courses. Most clients will require maintenance treatments.

Acne Treatment Cost (full face)

• Consultation, free of charge.

• Individual treatments from £60 per session.

• Courses of treatments include Products for use at home and our Satisfaction Guarantee. Prices for 10 treatments from £699.  Programme 1, £699/1049 inclusive. Programme 2, £699/1099 inclusive. Programme 3, £949/ inclusive. Programme 4 £1,349 inclusive.
  

• There are payment options to help spread the cost of treatments. 
  

• There is a 10% discount for students.

Contra Indications for Acne Treatment

We are unable to treat clients who are taking (or who have recently taken) Roaccutane or Isotretinoin.  This treatment works well in conjunction with most other acne treatments although clients on medication are advised to consult with their GP prior to consultation.

These treatments are not suitable for clients who suffer from keloid scarring or eczema.  All clients are required to fill in a medical questionnaire prior to consultation which will enable us to fully determine suitability of treatment.

Risks

There are virtually no risks with these treatments. A small number of clients may experience a slight redness, but this normally disappears within 30 minutes although in exceptional circumstances this may be longer.  In circumstances where clients have exceptionally thin and fragile skin mild short term bruising is possible but extremely rare.  All clients are tested for allergic reaction before treatment.
There are no long-term risks or adverse side effects.

Other Acne Treatment Benefits

Microdermabrasion, Peels and IPL are excellent treatments for removing scars and blemishes and existing acne scars and blemishes will be significantly reduced by a course of treatments.

Satisfaction Guarantee

SkinGenesis has a satisfaction guarantee, details of which will be discussed during the consultation. The Intense Program 4 has a specific performance guarantee.

Accessibility

If you have any disabilities please enquire about our Disability Policy.


SkinGenesis is a member of the Acne Support Group and is included in its list of approved clinics for light based treatments.


All SkinGenesis skin clinics are Care Quality Commission registered and specialize in safe, proven, non-invasive techniques that stimulate natural responses in the skin to achieve permanent benefits.

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