Acne and acne scar treatment — a tailored plan to clear breakouts and smooth scars.
Battling breakouts — or the scars they leave behind?
Acne is a common skin disease that affects people of all ages including teenagers and adults. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t get acne because your face is dirty or you eat too much chocolate. Acne is an environmental and genetic disease of the sebaceous gland.
Here at ZENA Medical, we are pleased to offer treatments for acne and acne scars so that you can achieve the beautiful, clear skin you deserve.
Over the years, we’ve discovered that as long as acne is tackled early and aggressively, it’s a curable skin disease. Curing acne takes more than simply applying the right creams to your face. Our doctors address acne through a four-pronged approach, which incorporates the following:
Depending on the severity of your acne, isotretinoin (Accutane®) may also be used. This medication acts on the follicles to prevent plugging and shrinks the sebaceous glands to decrease oil production.
While most offices prescribe Accutane daily for six months, Dr. Zenovia will customize your does to limit the side effects while still achieving optimum results. You may find that you require a very low-dose of Accutane to cure your acne. Our low-dose Accutane treatment plans are safe and completely side-effect free. You can count on us to design a customized treatment plan to thoroughly address your acne. With our hands-on, four-pronged approach, we can help you become completely acne-free.
You may be a good candidate for acne and acne scar treatments:
The specifics of your treatment plan will dictate how long it will take.
Patients who undergo acne and acne scar treatments often see:
There is typically no downtime associated with acne and acne scar treatment. You can go on with work and your daily responsibilities while you’re going through it.
Acne and the scars it leaves behind are treated in two stages: first calming active breakouts, then resurfacing and remodeling the skin to smooth scars. Because acne has many causes, effective treatment is tailored to your skin — not one-size-fits-all.
For active acne, options range from medical-grade topicals and prescription medication to chemical peels, LED, and in-office extractions. For scarring, we use treatments such as microneedling, PRP, fractional lasers (like Fraxel or CO2), and RF microneedling to rebuild collagen and even out texture.
A board-certified dermatologist can address the root cause of acne and choose scar treatments matched to your scar type and skin tone, reducing the risk of pigment changes. At ZENA Medical in Newport Beach, your plan is designed by Dr. Zena Gabriel. Schedule a consultation to start on clearer, smoother skin.
With a tailored plan ranging from medical-grade topicals and prescriptions to peels and LED.
With microneedling, PRP, and fractional lasers that rebuild collagen and smooth texture.
To treat the root cause and match scar treatments to your skin type safely.
