Treatment Guide
Active Acne, Rosacea & Scarring
Active acne, rosacea, and related scarring require a careful, combined approach because treating one (e.g., harsh acne products) can trigger the other (rosacea). What Is Fotona Active Acne Treatment?
Fotona’s Nd:YAG laser technology provides a safe, non-invasive way to treat active acne and reduce future breakouts. It works by targeting overactive sebaceous glands, reducing inflammation and destroying acne-causing bacteria deep within the skin – without medication or harsh chemicals.
Key Differences and Overlap
- Active Acne (Acne Vulgaris): Caused by oil, bacteria, and clogged pores, leading to blackheads, whiteheads, and cysts.
- Rosacea: A chronic inflammatory condition causing persistent redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps (papulopustular rosacea).
- Overlap: Both can coexist. Rosacea-induced acne (pimples) requires different, gentler treatment than typical acne, as harsh acne products can severely irritate rosacea.
- Scarring: Both severe acne and papulopustular rosacea can lead to permanent scars
- Clears active acne lesions quickly.
- Reduces frequency and severity of future breakouts.
- Shrinks pore size and balances oil production.
- Improves skin tone and texture.
- Minimal discomfort, no systemic medication needed.
Treatment Details
Highly targeted, specialist Fotona Nd:YAG laser laser treatment for Active acne, rosacea, and related scarring.
Treatment Plan
Initial Course: 4–6 sessions, spaced 1–2 weeks apart.
Before & After Expectations
1–2 sessions: Visible reduction in redness and swelling.
3–4 sessions: Fewer breakouts, smaller pores, more balanced skin.
After full course: Clearer, smoother skin with reduced oiliness.
Maintenance: As needed, every 1–3 months depending on severity.
Downtime & Recovery:
Mild redness for 12–24 hours. Occasional mild flaking or dryness for 2–3 days. No open wounds or peeling skin — can resume normal activities next day.
Please do not wear makeup for your appointment.
Pre-Treatment Advice:
Avoid tanning and sun exposure for 2 weeks before treatment.
Discontinue retinoids, AHAs/BHAs, and benzoyl peroxide 3–5 days before.
Inform your clinician of any recent skin treatments or medications (e.g., isotretinoin).
Post-Treatment Home Care:
First 48 hours:
Gentle cleansing twice daily.
Light, non-comedogenic moisturizer to prevent dryness.
Avoid picking or squeezing lesions.
Ongoing:
Daily oil-free SPF 50+ to prevent post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Resume acne serums or retinoids after 3–5 days, if advised.
Use Salicylic acid or Niacinamide for oil control between sessions.
Professional consultation
Treatment compatibility is uppermost and I always undertake a professional consultation before undertaking Aesthetic treatments.
Please contact me on 07507 420244 to discuss any of my treatments and arrange an initial consultation.
