Laser acne treatments at Dermalogic focus on both clearing active breakouts and improving the overall health of your skin. These treatments calm inflammation, target the bacteria that drive acne, and shrink overactive oil glands, which helps reduce new breakouts over time. They can also improve lingering issues such as redness, dark marks from past pimples, enlarged pores, and acne scarring.

Because we have multiple technologies available, including Laser Genesis, IPL, and microneedling RF, we can tailor treatment to your specific skin type and the kind of acne you’re experiencing. Some lasers are better for inflammation, others for redness or scarring, and we often combine modalities so your skin is treated at every stage. The result is clearer, calmer skin that continues to strengthen and look more even as treatments progress.

Laser acne treatments target several root causes of acne at once. The energy from the laser can reduce acne-causing bacteria while calming active inflammation, which helps break the cycle of ongoing breakouts. Certain wavelengths also reach the oil glands and can slow excess oil production over time, making future flare ups less frequent.

Many patients also notice pores look smaller because less oil and inflammation means less congestion. When redness or discoloration is present from old breakouts, light based treatments can gently fade those marks and even the tone of the skin. At Dermalogic, we match each laser to your individual needs so we can treat current acne, prevent new breakouts, and support healthier, clearer skin in the long run.

Your visit starts with a thoughtful consultation where we look at your skin type, the kind of acne you’re dealing with, and what your goals are. Dr. Krachman takes your full skin picture into account, not just the breakouts you’re seeing today. Together we decide which laser or combination of treatments will give you the best outcome.

During the session, the laser energy is delivered in short pulses while cooling measures keep you comfortable. Most patients describe the sensation as warm with light snaps in certain areas. Treatments move quickly and you can return to normal activities right away in most cases.

As your plan continues, we review your progress, adjust settings as your skin changes, and add supportive treatments when needed. The goal is steady, long term improvement, not a one time fix. You leave feeling cared for and confident that your skin is moving in the right direction.

After laser acne treatment, patients may experience minor side effects such as slight redness or mild swelling at the treatment site. The skin may look and feel similar to the way it does after a sunburn. These effects are generally short lived. We put on a post laser cooling gel and sunblock after the procedures to aid in healing and protect our patients once they leave.

Noticeable improvements can often be seen right after treatment and continue into the following weeks as bacteria levels drop, inflammation calms, and the skin meals. Most patients require multiple treatment sessions in order to achieve optimal results. Periodic maintenance treatments may be recommended to maintain clear skin over the long term.

Yes. At Dermalogic, lasers are only one part of our approach to clearer skin. Depending on what your skin needs, we may recommend medical grade chemical peels to clear congestion and fade post inflammatory pigmentation, traditional microneedling to soften scarring and refine texture, or DiamondGlow to exfoliate, extract, and infuse clarifying serums. Aquagold can also be used for overall brightness and smoother tone once active inflammation is controlled.

Home care is equally important. We create a personalized regimen of medical grade products so your skin continues to improve between visits. By combining lasers with the right supportive treatments and a consistent routine, we help you reach clearer, calmer skin with results that last.