Acne Treatment

Effective Solutions for Clearer, Healthier Skin

What is Acne?

Understanding Acne Vulgaris and Its Impact

Acne vulgaris, commonly known as acne, is a prevalent skin condition characterised by seborrhea (scaly red skin), comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), papules (pinheads), pustules (pimples), nodules (large papules), and sometimes scarring. It primarily affects areas with a high density of sebaceous follicles, such as the face, upper chest, and back. Acne can present in both inflammatory and non-inflammatory forms, often resulting from changes in pilosebaceous units, structures comprising a hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland, triggered by androgen stimulation.

Most commonly occurring during adolescence due to increased testosterone levels in both genders during puberty, acne can persist into adulthood for some, lasting into their thirties, forties, or beyond. Severe forms, such as cystic acne (previously called nodulocystic acne), affect deeper skin tissues and can appear in areas like the buttocks, groin, and armpits where sweat collects in hair follicles. While acne often diminishes over time, there’s no predictable timeline for complete resolution. At Envisage Clinic, we offer personalised treatments to manage and reduce acne symptoms effectively, helping you achieve clearer skin.

What Causes Acne?

Identifying the Root Triggers

Acne develops due to a combination of factors that affect the skin’s oil production and follicle health. Understanding these causes helps in crafting effective treatment plans:

Hormones: Increased androgen levels, especially during puberty, stimulate sebaceous glands to produce more oil, contributing to clogged pores.
Hereditary Factors: A family history of acne can increase susceptibility to the condition.
Excess Sebum and Overactive Sebaceous Glands: Overproduction of oil can trap dead skin cells and bacteria in follicles.
Follicle Fallout: Dead skin cells can block hair follicles, leading to comedone formation.
Bacteria: Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) thrives in clogged pores, causing inflammation and pustules.
Inflammation: The body’s immune response to bacteria and clogged pores results in redness and swelling.
Stress: Elevated stress levels can exacerbate hormonal imbalances, worsening acne.

At Envisage Clinic, we assess these contributing factors during consultations to design targeted treatments that address the specific causes of your acne.

What to Expect from Treatment?

Tailored Care for Lasting Results

Acne treatment at Envisage Clinic is personalised to your skin type, severity of acne, and underlying causes. Depending on the approach, treatments can reduce oil production, unclog pores, kill acne-causing bacteria, and minimise inflammation or scarring. Most treatments require multiple sessions or consistent use for optimal results, and improvement may be gradual over weeks to months.

Our team ensures you understand the process and expected outcomes during your consultation. While mild discomfort or temporary redness may occur with some treatments (like peels or BBL), most procedures are well tolerated with minimal downtime. We’re committed to supporting you throughout your journey to clearer skin, adjusting plans as needed to achieve the best possible results.

Our Acne Treatments

Comprehensive Solutions at Envisage Clinic

We offer a range of advanced treatments to combat acne and improve skin health:

BBL therapy utilizes BroadBand Light technology to emit specific wavelengths that target acne causing bacteria and reduce excess oil production. The light energy is absorbed by the skin, where it destroys P. acnes bacteria and reduces inflammation, key contributors to inflammatory acne. Additionally, BBL helps to shrink sebaceous (oil) glands, minimizing the oil that can clog pores and lead to further breakouts.

Medical Grade Chemical Peels. A medium depth chemical peel can exfoliate the skin, unclog pores, and reduces oil production. Effective for comedonal and mild inflammatory acne, it also helps with post-acne marks.

Topical Skin Care: Customised regimens with medical grade products containing ingredients like retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, or salicylic acid to control oil, prevent breakouts, and promote healing.

Antibiotics: Oral or topical antibiotics to reduce acne-causing bacteria and inflammation, often used for moderate to severe cases in conjunction with other therapies.

Our specialists will recommend a combination of these treatments based on your unique needs, ensuring a holistic approach to managing acne and preventing future breakouts.