Understanding the Origin of Acne
The birth of a blemish actually occurs approximately two to three weeks prior to its visibility. As part of a natural process, your skin generates sebum oil deep within each hair follicle. This oil is necessary to maintain moisture and pliability within the skin.
Simultaneously, a natural sloughing process occurs. Together with the sebaceous oil produced, the dead skin cells are shed from the surface (superficial layers), making room for fresh new cells to take their place.
Under normal circumstances, this shedding process is gradual and the cells are shed evenly; hence, unblemished skin. Pores remain unobstructed and clear.
Any excessive oil production will cause dead skin cells to become stuck together forming plugs, which traps more sebaceous oil and bacteria inside each follicle.This contributes further congestion to the clogged pores, leading to the collaboration of white blood cells and eventual swelling culminating in the form of a “pimple.”
Acne Types & Symptoms
- Superficial pustules — pus at the follicular opening
- Nodules — pus deep in the dermis
- Cysts — nodules that fail to discharge to surface of skin
- Large deep pustules — nodules that break down, leading to scars
- Open comedones — blackheads — dilated follicles with central dark plugs
- Closed comedones — whiteheads — inflammatory changes of small follicular papules with or without papules
Four ways we treat acne
- Topical skin-Ceuticals: Dermagenesis Skin Care™ System; cleansers, lotions, masks and gels.
- Internal-oral natural supplements (pills)
- Acne-Mesotherapy™ Injections directly into the affected skin
- Physical and Chemical (Thermal and Laser non-ablative treatments, Light therapy, Peels, Mild and Aggressive ablative, Cryo-cold therapies)
Longevity Spa Acne Treating Facials
In our Chicago location, we offer the following acne treatments:
Ultrasonic Facial Acne Treatment – This signature treatment quickly and effectively corrects blemishes and fine lines/wrinkles in only 20 minutes. The dead skin is removed and exfoliated and the impurities/blackheads are electrically extracted (No uncomfortable squeezing). The collagen/elastin is regenerated which stimulates your healthy even skin tone. The facial is then finalized with a deep hydrating moisturizer for the face and eye areas. The results are fantastic and quick.
Oxygen Facial for Treating Acne – the facial offers a deep cleansing and hydration treatment, while delivering the magic of O2 through inhalation and directly to the skin. Warm foot and calf covers are used during the treatment offering deep stimulation, while promoting lymphatic drainage.
Lymphatic Drainage/Hydrating Facial for Treating Acne – This facial incorporates a detoxifying method of facial cleansing and massage. The therapists work to apply pressure to specific points within the face to generate the natural sebum flow, which hydrates the skin internally. Simultaneously, the lymph nodes are activated to release toxins stored deep within the body.
Dr. T.’s Signature Acne Eliminating Treatments
New ClearLight™ Acne PhotoClearing™ Treatment System
A revolutionary aggressive treatment designed to painlessly clarify acne breakouts with the healing power of light. Envision lying under a warm embracing lamp similar lying in the sun except without the exposure to damaging free radicals.
And that’s it. Just lying under a warm lamp for 15-20 minutes wearing tiny goggles allowing the healing light to eliminate stubborn breakouts.
Our Chicago acne treatment Phototherapy system utilizes a 405-420 NM wavelength light, working to permeate deep within the skin tissue reaching the P. Acnes Bacteria. The light safely and effectively disintegrates the bacteria, while leaving light triggered endogenic porphyrins to reside within the skin’s tissue post acne treatment. They work to continuously surpass the proliferation rate of the P. Acnes leading to the elimination of bacteria and lesions.
