While many people associate acne with teenagers going through puberty, the hard truth is that anyone can develop acne at any time in their lives. Factors like pregnancy, menopause, stress, and medications can all contribute to the development of acne. However, at Medical Grade Aesthetics, we offer the best solution—AviClear.
In this blog, we discuss everything you need to know about the AviClear laser in Beloit, including how it works, what you can expect, how long results last, and much more.
How It Works
AviClear is a non-invasive, medication-free solution to acne that uses the power of laser light to limit the production of oil that greatly contributes to acne.
This award-winning treatment targets the sebaceous glands within the skin. These glands produce sebum, a type of oil, that keeps your skin moisturized. However, these glands can begin to over-produce oil, causing your pores to become clogged and trapping bacteria that causes acne.
The laser light from AviClear suppresses your sebaceous glands, limiting their ability to produce sebum and preventing the development of acne.
| Consultation Required? | Procedure Length | Numbing Needed? | Sessions Needed | Downtime | Results Duration |
| Yes | 1 hour | None | 3 | None | 6 to 18 months |
The AviClear Process
While we personalize your individual treatment plan to your specific needs, every patient can expect to follow the same steps for care with the AviClear laser in Beloit.
Consultation
Before undergoing treatment, you first meet with one of our experts at Medical Grade Aesthetics for a one-on-one consultation. During this appointment, your provider learns about your concerns, your goals, and your medical history, including any medications you take. They also examine your skin to try and understand the cause of your acne.
Once they understand the cause of your concerns, they talk to you about your options, including AviClear, making sure to thoroughly explain how each treatment works. Together, you create a plan that fits your needs to help improve your acne.
Treatment
Patients need to undergo 3 sessions of AviClear, and each session lasts about 1 hour. Your provider cleanses your skin before giving you protective goggles for your eyes. Once your goggles are on and you feel ready, they begin treatment.
AviClear’s unique cooling technology keeps the surface of your skin comfortable while the heat from the laser light penetrates the dermis to reach the sebaceous glands. This heat suppresses the glands, suppressing their ability to produce oil. While you may feel a slight snapping sensation, you should feel comfortable during your session of AviClear.
Results
You may begin to see results just a few weeks after your first treatment session, but the full results of your AviClear treatment won’t appear until about 4 to 6 weeks after your last session.
Your provider will talk with you after your final session about maintaining a skincare regimen at home, and they may even help you establish a skincare routine with products customized to your skin’s needs to help you maintain and prolong your results. Then, they will talk to you about maintenance treatments for AviClear.
Maintenance
Maintenance varies from patient to patient. Some patients make their results last for years just by following their established skincare routine. However, while the sebaceous glands can be suppressed, they can “reactivate” and begin overproducing sebum once more. While many factors can trigger this, our team can help repress them again with a maintenance treatment using the AviClear laser in Beloit.
You and your provider can talk about your lifestyle, at-home skincare routine, and other factors that might influence the return of your acne. Based on this information, you can work out a maintenance plan that works for your individual needs.
Commonly Paired Treatments
We like to customize your care plan to include the treatments that will help you not only achieve clear skin, but maintain it for a long time. We recommend paired treatments personalized to your individual needs, but here are some services we often pair with AviClear.
Facials
When you want to maintain your results, you can pair your AviClear treatment with gentle yet effective facials. While many believe that facials are a luxury service you should only get every once in a while, they are actually designed to complement your regular skincare regimen.
After finishing a full series using the AviClear laser in Beloit, patients typically schedule monthly facials to help keep their pores clean, hydrate their skin, and improve collagen and elastin production. Not to mention a regular check-in with your skin expert here at Medical Grade Aesthetics.
DiamondGlow
DiamondGlow, a medical-grade facial, goes beyond the typical facial experience and exfoliates the uppermost layer of skin using a diamond-encrusted tip. We can choose from 6 interchangeable diamond-crusted tips to deliver a custom exfoliation experience, but with any of them, the DiamondGlow facial removes dead and damaged cells to help create refreshed skin.
After receiving AviClear, patients enjoy the DiamondGlow facial because it helps minimize texture and scarring left from past, untreated acne.
Chemical Peels
Another exceptional treatment to help with texture are chemical peels. Chemical peels use a unique combination of compounds to create a reaction within your skin that causes dead and damaged skin to flake away, revealing healthy, smooth skin.
Patients can benefit from receiving a chemical peel after completing their AviClear series because it helps minimize large pores, improve your skin’s ability to retain moisture, smooth scars, and much more. And since we are experts in different chemical peel mixtures available today, we can easily customize your formula to target your specific concerns.
Common AviClear Questions
We get it—having a laser near your face can feel a little intimidating, and you might have a few questions before you want to talk to us. We’re more than happy to provide the answers to our most commonly asked questions about the AviClear laser in Beloit.
And if you have a question that’s not covered here? Reach out! Our team loves sharing about this exceptional acne treatment, and we happily answer any additional questions patients have about this treatment.
Is AviClear safe?
Yes! AviClear is an award-winning and FDA-approved treatment for acne. Treatment also feels relatively comfortable, since it uses advanced cooling technology to maintain a safe temperature on the surface of your skin while using heat to target your sebaceous glands.
Can adults and teens both receive AviClear?
Yes! AviClear effectively treats acne in adolescents and adults. However, we do not provide AviClear to anyone under the age of 13, and we require parental consent and supervision for those between 13 and 18 years old.
Will AviClear help with acne scars?
AviClear’s technology specifically targets sebaceous glands, and it does not minimize or reduce the appearance of scars. If you do have acne scars, you can talk to your provider about different treatments, including other lasers, for scarring specifically. We can include them as part of your treatment plan.
Does AviClear hurt?
AviClear is not painful. You may experience a slight “snapping” sensation as the light hits your skin, but many patients tolerate treatment without the need for numbing or taking breaks.
However, if you have sensitive skin or concerns about pain and discomfort, your provider can talk to you about your options so you can have an enjoyable experience when receiving the AviClear laser in Beloit.
Is it safe for all skin types?
While some older lasers can only safely target lighter shades of skin, AviClear’s technology was designed to work with all skin types and tones, providing relief for a wide variety of patients.
Can I take acne medication while using AviClear?
Many people choose AviClear to eliminate the need for acne medications, since it offers a safe and effective alternative. If you are on Accutane, we ask that you stop using that medication for at least 6 months before receiving AviClear.
For any other acne medications you currently take, you need to talk to your provider during your consultation and make sure you can continue use during your AviClear series. You may be asked to stop your medication for some time before undergoing treatment.
Are the results from AviClear permanent?
We consider the results from AviClear to be semi-permanent. While the results can last for years, the sebaceous glands can reactivate at any point in time, causing your acne to reappear. You and your provider can talk about maintenance treatments, at-home skincare, and other paired in-office treatments to prevent the return of your stubborn acne.
Where on my body can I get AviClear?
AviClear is FDA-approved to treat acne on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, arms, and legs.
Try the Clear Solution to Acne
While other treatments require invasive methods or harsh medication with lots of side effects, AviClear requires no downtime, creates no pain, and has few to no side effects, making it the most effective acne solution available.
To learn if you’re an ideal candidate for the AviClear laser in Beloit, you can request an appointment with one of our skin experts, or you can use our complimentary treatment planning tool to explore the best treatment options based on your needs.
