Beyond Breakouts: Overcoming Adult Acne with Laser Therapy

Are you struggling with acne, even though you’re well past puberty? Do you ever feel like you just can’t get ahead of the seemingly endless cycle of outbreaks and healing? If you’re ready to achieve softer, clearer skin that lasts, laser therapy is well worth your consideration. 

At Bio-X Weight Loss Center, we’re proud to offer laser acne treatment using the Harmony® system from Alma™, an industry leader in advanced medical aesthetics platforms. 

Let’s explore how Harmony works and why it might be what you’re looking for. 

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition 

Millions of hair follicles cover your skin, each of which looks like a tiny tunnel into the deeper layers. At the base of each follicle lies a hair root, where hair cells form and stack atop one another. 

As those hair strands move closer to the surface of your skin, oil glands produce sebum, which helps lubricate both your hair and skin. Sebum also helps move bacteria and debris from the follicles. The tiny openings at the external ends of your follicles are called pores. 

When sebum is thicker than usual or can’t exit the follicle, inflammation develops. That creates the visible blocked pores and red lesions associated with acne. Trapped buildup of sebum, hair, bacteria, and debris can’t move out of the follicle, and your body responds with swelling. 

Because it’s closely linked with hormonal fluctuations, young people going through puberty and pregnant women are most likely to experience acne breakouts. 

But acne can happen to anyone, even affecting people in their 30s and 40s. Adult acne affects up to 15% of the women in the United States.

Lasers use heat to battle acne

Lasers like Harmony treat acne by creating heat in the deeper layers of your skin. That heat destroys bacteria in the treated area to soothe acne breakouts. Heat also reduces your body’s sebum production levels, helping to keep your follicles and pores clear.

Best of all, laser therapy stimulates your body to produce new collagen and elastin, integral to creating a more plump, rounded facial contour. In this way, Harmony treatments not only help control your acne but also smooth your skin and reduce the appearance of acne scarring. 

Laser acne treatment takes time

While some people report improvements in their acne right away, it takes time to see the full results of laser therapy. That’s because your body must create new tissues and reduce inflammation. 

Expect results within 4-6 weeks of beginning treatment. You can combine Harmony laser therapy with some other acne treatments, but let your practitioner know if you’re taking any medications that can cause heightened sensitivity to light. 

Most people benefit from a series of treatments with breaks in between to allow the body to adjust. During your initial consultation, we discuss what to expect in terms of a treatment timeline. 

Take action against acne

Far too many people struggle with acne breakouts for years. That can result in significant scarring that lasts a lifetime. Thanks to advancements in medical technology, you have access to state-of-the-art therapies that can help you improve how your skin looks and feels. 

The best way to learn more about this exciting treatment option is by booking a face-to-face consultation with Luis Wilmont Jr., MPAS, PA-C, at Bio-X Weight Loss Center. 

We look forward to welcoming you to our office location in Round Rock or Austin, Texas, to discuss your treatment goals in greater detail. Call us or request an appointment online today.