Acne and acne scars plague both teens and adults alike and may make you feel self-conscious, adding emotional distress. Acne is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. The unfortunate appearance of acne and acne scars is challenging to treat, but there are options. At Epi Center MedSpa, we believe that combination therapies are often the best approach, but patience is required.
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WHICH TREATMENT IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Not sure which treatment will benefit you? Schedule a complimentary consultation in person or virtual. Treatments depend on your skin tone, skin issues, and age.
IPL PhotoFacial℠
What is IPL PhotoFacial℠?
The IPL Photofacial℠ is a photo rejuvenation treatment using light pulses to penetrate the top layers of skin to destroy abnormal vessels and pigmentation, queuing the body to begin the natural healing process. After each treatment, the skin will feel smoother and appear more evenly toned. It is recommended that treatment is repeated 2 to 4 times for optimal results.
This treatment is best indicated for people with lighter skin tones. Medium skin tones would need to pretreat for two weeks before the procedure. It is not recommended for dark skin tones.
What does it treat?
Redness
Rosacea
Broken capillaries
Sun-damaged skin
Age spots or brown spots
Pigmented acne scars
MicroNeedling
What is MicroNeedling?
The IPL Photofacial℠ is a photo rejuvenation treatment using light pulses to MicroNeedling causes targeted trauma to the problem areas of your skin using a micro-needling pen that penetrates the skin with tiny needles. This process activates a natural healing response of increased collagen production. As an essential protein for youthful-looking skin, collagen creates a revitalized, firm, smooth, and elastic appearance by filling in and smoothing out fine lines and scars.
What does it treat?
Fine lines and aging skin
Skin pigmentation issues
Scarring
Stretch marks
Acne scars
Cellulite
Large pores
Fractora® Radio Frequency MicroNeedling
What is Fractora® Radio Frequency MicroNeedling?
Fractora™ Radio Frequency MicroNeedling delivers RF energy to the skin through various pins that produce localized heat and small micro-injuries to the treatment area. The mild heat to the sub-dermal tissue generated by Fractora™ promotes collagen restructuring for skin rejuvenation and improved skin appearance by remodeling tissue and collagen. In addition, the methodical scattering of micro-lesions allows the skin to heal faster than if the entire area was ablated.
What does it treat?
Fine lines and some wrinkles
Skin laxity
Scarring
Poor skin tone & texture
Pigmentation
Crepey skin
PhotoDynamic Therapy
What is PhotoDynamic Therapy?
PhotoDynamic Therapy (PDT) is an FDA-approved treatment that uses a topical photosensitizing agent called Levulan® (5-aminolevulinic acid or ALA ) in conjunction with Blue Light Therapy to effectively treat acne, rosacea, sun-damaged skin, enlarged pores, and reduce oil glands. Treatment also removes precancerous spots called Actinic Keratoses. During the procedure, Levulan® is applied to your skin and then activated with the correct wavelength of light to kill unwanted cells.
What does it treat?
Active acne
Cystic and chronic acne
Reduces oil glands
Severely sun-damaged skin
Actinic Keratoses
Enlarged pores
HydraFacial™ MD
What is HydraFacial™ MD?
HydraFacial™ MD uses patented technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate using super serums from nourishing ingredients. Create an instantly gratifying glow in just three steps: cleanse and peel, extract and hydrate, fuse, and protect.
Uncover a new layer of skin with gentle exfoliation and relaxing resurfacing.
Remove debris from pores with painless suction. Nourish with intense moisturizers that quench skin. Saturate the skin’s surface with antioxidants and peptides to maximize your glow.
What does it treat?
Fine lines and wrinkles
Dull skin
Sun-damaged skin
Uneven tone and texture
Acne scars
Acne
ResurFX™ Laser Resurfacing
What is ResurFX™ Laser Resurfacing?
ResurFX™ Laser Resurfacing stimulates the skin to develop collagen without harming any tissue. As collagen grows, skin looks tighter, more even, and youthful. ResurFX™ is a fractional laser that delivers light as tiny dots to the skin. Unlike other fractional devices, ResurFX™ requires only one pass over the skin to produce effective results, reducing treatment time and discomfort. In addition, it is a highly customizable treatment as laser beam shape, size, density, and energy strength can be adjusted to fit each patient’s individual needs.
What does it treat?
Uneven skin tone
Acne scars
Skin laxity
Sun-damaged skin
Fine lines and wrinkles
Age spots or brown spots
Hyperpigmentation
Stretch marks
Chemical Peels
What are Chemical Peels?
In general, chemical peels work by applying a solution to the skin that causes the skin to exfoliate. There are light (superficial), medium, and deep penetrating options. Epi CenterMedSpa offers four types of chemical peels for corrective skin treatment in superficial and medium: Perfect Peel, Vitalize Peel, Illuminating Peel, and MicroPeels.
What does it treat?
Perfect Peel:
Acne and acne scars
Melasma
Hyperpigmentation
Vitalize Peel, Illuminating Peel & MicroPeel:
Dehydration
Fine lines and wrinkles
Hyperpigmentation
Skin laxity
Rosacea
Acne
Sun-damage
Acne Detox Treatment
What is an Acne Detox Treatment?
This detoxification treatment is designed to deeply cleanse the skin and address congested pores. Steam and a detoxifying serum are combined to soften the skin, allowing pores to be extracted gently and thoroughly. Depending on your skin type, a soothing mask, Blu-U, or CO2 Cryotherapy will be added. This treatment significantly decreases bacteria and ultimately treats and prevents excessive acne breakouts from recurring. Individual results will vary.
What does it treat?
Acne
Dull complexion
Hyperkeratolytic build-up
Retin A
What is Retin A?
Retin-A, also known as tretinoin, is a form of vitamin A that comes in a gel or cream and helps the skin renew itself. Retin-A is used to treat acne, sun-damaged skin, scars, and melasma. It is also used in our pre-treatment protocol for patients who have darker skin tones and want a PhotoFacial or laser hair removal treatment. Tretinoin reduces the appearance of fine wrinkles and skin discoloration and makes rough facial skin feel smoother.