Chemical Peels
Chemical peels superficially damage the outermost layer of skin to enable topical medications to penetrate the skin's dermal layer to treat more stubborn acne. Chemical peels allow skin pores to release trapped contents and promote skin regrowth to treat acne scarring and create a healthier and more robust appearance. Read more about chemical peels here.
Dr. Hazany uses various chemical peels, tailored for each of his patients' specific needs, including phenol, pumpkin enzyme, trichloroacetic acid (TCA), Jessner’s, and glycolic acid. Chemical peel treatment must be overseen by a medical professional since improper usage can cause permanent burn damage or pigmentary changes.
Intralesional Steroid Injections
Dr. Hazany relieves acne inflammation by injecting each acne spot with a low dose of glucocorticoids with a fine needle. Intralesional steroids are effective within 24-48 hours. This treatment is particularly useful for breakouts that occur right before an important event, such as weddings.
Nd:YAG Laser
Nd:YAG laser is an effective acne treatment, in addition to other conditions such as
rosacea
and
hidradenitis suppurativa. This treatment allows for a targeted approach to reduce and even eliminate acne symptoms in as little as one treatment.
It is important to extract "hard-to-reach" acne in order to prevent scarring and relieve pressure in your skin. Informal blemish extraction is akin to “pimple popping.” While it is tempting to pop, squeeze, or scratch blemishes, this can damage the skin and exacerbates acne symptoms. Board-certified dermatologists like Dr. Hazany use special, sterilized instruments to remove acne lesions, minimize the risk of scarring, and protect the patient from infection. For persistent pimples, comedones, cysts, or acne lesions, acne extraction offers a targeted removal method. Note, acne extraction is only an effective procedure for existing acne lesions and does not prevent future acne lesions.
What is Active Acne?
Non-Surgical Active Acne Treatment
Types of Active Acne