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Can I Get Dermal Fillers With Active Acne?

QUESTION: DOES MY ACNE HAVE TO BE CLEARED UP BEFORE DERMAL FILLERS?

Depending on the area, yes. Once your acne is under control and not active or inflamed in the treatment zone, we can treat it!

You’re probably wondering what acne even is and what steps you can take to clear it up before treating any resulting acne scars. Acne is a disease that affects the skin’s oil glands. The small holes in your skin’s pores connect to oil glands under the skin. These glands make an oily substance called sebum. The pores connect to the glands by a canal called a follicle. Inside the follicles, oil carries dead skin cells to the surface of the skin. Thin hair also grows through the follicle and out to the skin. When the follicle of a skin gland clogs up, a pimple grows.

It’s a Matter of Genes

Contrary to popular belief, acne isn’t caused by an unhealthy diet or poor hygiene. The simple truth is that heredity and hormones are behind most forms of acne. Swearing off potato chips or scrubbing your face 20 times a day won’t change your predisposition to this unsightly, sometimes painful, and often embarrassing skin problem. Since some forms of acne are caused by hormonal imbalances, certain types of birth control can help to balance out hormones, clearing up skin.

So what are things you can do to clear up existing acne? If it’s really severe, most doctors recommend trying Accutane, a form of vitamin A that is very successful in treating severe and persistent acne. It’s so effective that most people start seeing results after only a month. If Accutane doesn’t work for you, then you might want to consider birth control (if you’re a woman). Since some forms of acne are caused by hormonal imbalances, certain types of birth control can help to balance out hormones, clearing up skin.

Why LaserAway?

We’ve committed over a decade to helping people of all skin types discover their best skin ever, with over 3 million treatments performed and new locations opening every month! We use state-of-the-art technology for maximum results, our clinics are supervised by board-certified, industry-leading dermatologists, and our treatments are implemented by registered nurses, nurse practitioners or physician associates who undergo one of the most comprehensive training programs in the business. Our mission is to make our clients feel beautiful by providing the best and most effective aesthetic treatments in the nation in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Ready to invest in yourself? Schedule a free consultation today by filling out a request form or calling the LaserAway staff at (855) 233-9134. Our nurses look forward to making sure your service and skin are as smooth as possible!