Acne Treatment
in Lancaster, CA

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Acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil (sebum) and dead skin cells. This can lead to various types of skin blemishes, such as whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts, and nodules.

At Kat Motlagh's Health Clinics in Lancaster, CA, Dr. Katayoun Motlagh and her team offer a range of effective acne treatments tailored to help you achieve clear, healthy skin.. The clinic provides comprehensive care with personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.

Causes and Triggers of Acne

Hormonal changes: Such as those during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, or starting/stopping birth control pills.

Excess oil production: Leading to clogged pores.

Bacteria: Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) can cause inflammation.

Certain medications: Such as steroids or medications containing lithium.

Diet and stress: High-sugar foods and chronic stress can exacerbate acne.

Types of Acne Lesions

Whiteheads: Small, round, white bumps caused by clogged pores. They remain under the skin's surface.

Blackheads: Open clogged pores that turn black when exposed to air, due to the oxidation of sebum.

Pimples: Red, tender bumps with pus at their tips. When infected, they become inflamed.

Cysts: Large, painful lumps beneath the skin that result from clogged pores deeper in the skin. They can cause scarring.

Nodules: Hard, painful lumps that reside deeper under the skin surface.

Xeo® Laser for ACNE Treatment

Initial Consultation: A thorough dermatological evaluation to understand your skin type, acne severity, and underlying causes.

Medicated Creams and Gels: Custom prescriptions of topical treatments with ingredients like benzoyl peroxide or retinoids to reduce inflammation and unclog pores.

Oral Antibiotics: Prescribed if bacterial infection is significant.

Hormonal Treatments: Specific hormonal treatments or birth control pills for women if hormonal imbalance is contributing to acne.

Laser Genesis: Regular sessions to improve skin texture and reduce acne scars by stimulating collagen production.

Limelight IPL: Tailored to your skin tone and acne severity, tackling redness and acne-causing bacteria.

Xeo® Laser Procedure Details

Chemical Peels: Customized with specific concentrations to exfoliate, unclog pores, and enhance skin renewal.

Drainage and Extraction: As needed for large cysts or nodules.

Microneedling with PRP: Promotes healing and reduces acne scars using your own platelet-rich plasma.

Expected Results

Significant Reduction in Acne Scars: Continued Laser Genesis treatments will progressively minimize the appearance of acne scars.

Fewer Breakouts: Consistent adherence to a personalized routine and follow-up sessions will lead to prolonged periods without breakouts.

Overall Skin Health: A comprehensive approach that maintains and enhances the skin’s overall health.

How does the BeautiFill treatment work?

The BeautiFill procedure uses laser energy under the skin to gently loosen fat from problem areas such as the abdomen, hips, flanks, and thighs. The live harvested fat cells are then injected into areas where volume has been lost, including many facial areas and certain areas of the body such as the buttocks.
What's the difference between BeautiFill versus other fat transfer procedures?

The crucial difference between BeautiFill and other fat transfer methods is how the fat is harvested. Other fat harvesting methods were intended to destroy and/or discard fat, nor preserve it for reimplantation. BeautiFill uses a proprietary laser instrument designed to extract the highest quantity and quality of live fat cells for reimplantation. In a clinical study, the fat harvested patients reported greater than 90% fat cell viability. The higher percentage of live cells, the higher chance for cell survival following reimplantation.
How many treatments will I need?

The transfer of fat cells can be performed in one treatment, and you can expect to see an immediate difference right away. Most patients see an improvement that lasts for years.
Is the BeautiFill treatment painful?

Not at all! This outpatient procedure is performed under local anesthetics, which eliminates the risks that are associated with using general anesthesia. Additionally, the BeautiFill laser's energy provides the added benefit of less bruising and swelling that's often seen with other fat harvesting methods.
How long will the treatment take?

This will depend on the amount of volume you seek to remove and restore. Speak with your BeautiFill provider to personalize the procedure to your expectation.
Will I need to take time off from work after my BeautiFill treatment?

That depends on the volume you seek to remove and restore. For smaller cases, such as full-face volumization, patients may experience a mild degree of swelling, bruising, and soreness for 24-48 hours. None of this should prevent you from resuming daily activities the next day if desired.