How IPL and Laser Acne Treatments Work

Palomar's IPL treatment for preventing future acne breakouts delivers a spectrum of light that is absorbed by porphyrins within skin, destroying P. acnes bacteria and inhibiting future acne breakouts.

To treat acne scars, we use pulses of laser light to coagulate scar tissue and trigger healthy new tissue to form in clients' skin.  Healing time is minimal, infection risk is eliminated and clients feel little to no pain.

Palomar offers the following equipment to treat acne and acne scars:
Acleara^™ Acne Clearing System, StarLux^® Systems, Palomar Icon™ Systems

Palomar Icon Application-Specific Handpieces:
1540 Fractional Laser: Fractional non-ablative laser for treating acne scarring

StarLux Application-Specific Handpieces:
LuxV^™ for treating acne outbreaks
Lux1540^™ for treating acne scarring

Acne Treatment Benefits for Clients:

• Clearer skin
• A comfortable, well-tolerated procedure
• No downtime
• Non-invasive procedure
• Eliminates or reduces the need for oral acne medication

Acne Treatment Benefits for Practioners:

• Another modality of treatment to address a challenging clinical condition
• Advanced Contact Cooling facilitates comfort and safety
• Adjustable spot sizes for face and body
• Client satisfaction with treatment outcomes

Photos courtesy of Girish Munavalli MD, MHS (Acleara)
Photos courtesy of Girish Munavalli MD, MHS (Acleara)
Photos courtesy of Girish Munavalli MD, MHS (Acleara)
Photos courtesy of Girish Munavalli MD, MHS (Acleara)
Photos courtesy of Margo Weishar, MD (LuxV Handpiece)
Photos courtesy of Roger Mixter, MD (LuxV Handpiece)
Photos courtesy of Aditya Gupta, MD (LuxV Handpiece)

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Acne IPL and laser treatments with Palomar is proven to deliver excellent aesthetic results. Learn why it may be the right investment for your practice right now.

Acne Treatment

Fractional Non-Ablative 1540 nm Laser Resurfacing for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Hedelund, L., Winther K., Beyer D., Nymann P., Haedersdal M., American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Abstracts, 2009.
(Abstract.)

Acne Therapy: Experience with Palomar LuxV Intense Pulsed Light Therapy. Berger R., Berger C. PMTI, 2006.

Treatment of Acne Vulgaris with a Variable-Filtration IPL System
Dierickx C. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2004.
(Abstract.)

Treatment of Acne Using the Palomar LuxV Handpiece
Vasily D. PMTI, 2003.
"Treatment of acne with the LuxV is a promising alternative to current topical and oral anti-acne remedies."

Experience with Fixed Array Novel 1540 Fractional Erbium Laser for Acne Scars
Weiss R., Weiss M., Beasley K, Maryland Laser, Skin and Vein Institute
(Abstract.)

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