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Being a teenager in today's world is already tough. Adding acne to the mix can be devastating to self-esteem.
In a review of 13 articles, two dermatologists discovered that acne's "negative effects on psychosocial functioning are profound." Some of those negative effects include higher rates of depression, anxiety, and failure to thrive at school and in social environments.
Because acne is so widespread, there are many ways to treat it. But while there are many products, pills and treatments some are too harsh for young skin and can create other problems.
If your teen is struggling with acne and you're frustrated with the available treatment options, Trilogy Medical Center has the solution for you.
Trilogy Medical's two-pronged approach to acne
Trilogy Medical Center offers a one-two punch of superior products and a groundbreaking laser treatment to clear skin for good. While most skincare lines dry out the skin and damage it, Trilogy Medical's skincare line helps to restore the skin while healing it. You can steer clear of pills and other irritating treatments!
Trilogy also offers a Forever Clear laser treatment, which is a non-invasive procedure that treats the root cause of acne. The process uses a BBL (broadband light) laser to zap stubborn acne with virtually zero side effects. According to Sciton, the developer of this new treatment, "Forever Clear BBL uses a combination of blue, yellow, and infrared light to eliminate bacteria, reduce inflammation, and promote the body's natural healing process to clear acne."
Clear skin without the side effects of medication
Forever Clear BBL therapy targets and destroys acne bacteria while also heating the skin to induce a mild injury response that triggers healing. This means the redness and inflammation associated with acne bumps will decrease. The procedure can also shrink oil glands and improve skin texture over time.
During a Forever Clear BBL treatment, patients feel minimal to no discomfort as the provider gently glides the handpiece across the skin. The machine will make three passes over the skin.
The first pass uses blue light to eliminate acne-causing bacteria located deep within the pores. During the second pass, yellow light reduces inflammation and prevents new breakouts.
The third pass uses infrared light in rapid pulses to initiate the body's natural healing process, reduce the appearance of existing scars, and enhance the benefits of the first two steps.
One huge benefit of this treatment is the minimal downtime, so patients can usually resume their regular activities immediately. The number of treatments needed depends on the severity of the active acne on the skin, but most patients do four to six treatments.
Book an appointment now at Trilogy Medical Center
Since skin is your body's largest organ, keeping it healthy is a worthwhile investment that boosts confidence and self-esteem. Trilogy Medical Center's caring estheticians will formulate a plan to improve your teen's skin and get them on the right path to ensure they have a good skincare routine and improved skin heading into their adult years.
For Christmas this year, give the gift of clear skin. If you book an appointment now, your teens can see skin improvement over the winter break before they return to school. To book, call 801-747-2273 or visit Trilogy Medical Center's website.
