Blemish Excision: A small incision is made to drain pus and debris from inflamed pimples or cysts.
Comedone Extraction: Removal of blackheads and whiteheads using specialized tools.
Incision & Drainage (I&D): Used for large cysts or nodules; relieves pain and prevents rupture under the skin.
Laser Treatments: Reduce inflammation, kill acne-causing bacteria, and improve skin texture.
Chemical Peels: Controlled exfoliation using acids (salicylic, glycolic, trichloroacetic) to treat active acne and superficial scars.
Intralesional Corticosteroid Injections: Shrink large, inflamed lesions quickly.
Scar Revision Techniques:
Punch excision/elevation: Removes or lifts deep scars.
Subcision: Breaks fibrous bands under rolling scars.
Laser resurfacing or dermabrasion: Smooths skin texture
Possible scarring or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, especially in darker skin tones.
Redness, swelling, tenderness immediately after procedures.
Downtime varies: simple extractions heal in days, while laser resurfacing may require weeks.
Cost: Advanced procedures like laser therapy are often expensive and not covered by insurance.
