The Best Option for Acne Scars

This is a comprehensive and innovative approach to the treatment of mild to severe acne, utilizing medical management, nutritional analysis, cosmetic appearance enhancement, and psychological counseling and support. At Positive Changes for Health and Beauty, our goal is to provide a high quality, well rounded program of care so that the patient can blossom and have a new, brighter outlook.

MILD TO MODERATE ACNE PROGRAM

This is a 3 month program that starts with a physical examination and evaluation by our nurse practitioner. We will explore possible causes, nutritional factors, and provide opportunity for education about acne and proper skin cleansing and care. Appropriate medication will be prescribed to treat the acne, and a follow-up appointment will be scheduled for 1 month. At the second visit, the effectiveness of the medication regimen will be evaluated and the patient will receive the first of two Microdermabrasion treatments. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive facial treatment procedure which serves several purposes in the treatment of acne: It removes excess dead skin layers, unclogs pores and removes comedomes, and smoothes over any scarring that may have begun to develop. There may be some redness to the skin afterwards, but this will diminish quickly. One month later, at the third visit, the patient will receive another Microdermabrasion treatment and continued evaluation of the medication regimen and its effectiveness. The patient may, at this time, opt to schedule more Microdermabrasion treatments.

MODERATE TO SEVERE ACNE PROGRAM

This is a 6 month program that is somewhat identical to the 3 month program, although medical management may be more aggressive depending on the severity of the acne. There will be monthly follow-up appointments and the patient will receive 5 Microdermabrasion treatments.

The overall goal of acne therapy is to get rid of existing lesions and prevent the formation of new ones, and to provide each patient with an individualized treatment plan that produces the best healing results.

Acne is not just a skin disorder. It also affects the patient's image of themselves - their self-esteem, self-confidence, and body image. This impact on one's psychological outlook can have a crippling effect on the patient's ability to pursue life's opportunities - at school, work, or in a social setting. It is our hope that by integrating a comprehensive program that encompasses both medical management with cosmetic enhancement and counseling, we may be able to assist our clients in obtaining a new outlook on life that they might not otherwise have without any treatment.

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