Acne and Acne Scarring:

Skin Concerns: Acne, breakouts, pimples, scarring, PIH (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation)

Desired Results: Reduction in redness, acne bacteria diminished, smoother texture, prevention of future breakouts, healing of inflammation, PIH and scaring, healthier barrier function and regulation of oil flow.

Treatment Recommendations: Lira Clinical Facials and Peels, Lira Green Power (natural alternative to skin needling), LED Therapy, Ultra-Fusion, Nano-Fusion, Oxygenating Enzyme Facials

 

Diagnosis:

Acne can be an inherent, genetic condition or can be caused by external factors, such as hormonal fluctuations, stress, medications, hot or humid climates and irritating cosmetic ingredients. It is a chronic inflammatory disorder caused by fast cell turnover, excess oil flow, excess P acne bacteria and an abnormality in the cell division where cells flatten out too early and stick to the sides of the oil glands and hair shafts. There are typically 4 grades of acne, each requiring a variation of treatments. Grade 1 is simple non-inflammatory acne presenting with comedones and occasional papules. Grade 2 acne will present with open and closed comedones, occasional inflamed pustules and small papules. Grade 3 will typically be a combination of many open and closed comedones, large and small inflammatory papules and pustules and a few cysts. More severe forms of grade 3 acne will involve the face, neck and upper portions of the trunk. Grade 4 acne will present with many open and closed comedones, deep lesions tending to coalesce (come together as a mass). More severe with cysts becoming confluent (merging) with an increased risk of scarring.

Solution:

We treat acne first by stabilising the skin and regulate the dysfunctions that contribute to the acne conditions by removing blockages within the ducts, regulating oil flow and cell turnover. We build and maintain healthy barrier function to reduce inflammation and sensitivities that are often associated with acne.
We take into account the individual condition and tailor a program to revise and preclude the recurrence of acne. We recommend clinic treatments weekly then treatments can be pushed out to every fortnight or every month once the infection is under control. Treatments may include options like Ultra-Fusion to kill P acne bacteria and reduce inflammation, LED to stimulate healing and reduce bacteria, Peels to promote cell turnover and wound healing as well as reducing PIH. Nano-Fusion is also a great option for non-inflammatory acne. We also love our Oxygenating Enzyme facial for balancing and bringing fresh blood oxygen and nutrients to the skin.

You can also assist your skin's health my drinking lots of water, getting regular exercise, consuming a well rounded healthy diet, getting sufficient sleep and managing stress levels. It may also be worth checking in with your doctor to assess if there are any underlying hormonal causes triggering acne.

 
Before & After Acne Breakouts Pimples