'Quartz' - The Acne Treatment Facial
Blue-red light therapy, diamond microdermabrasion, sterile extraction and our signature Rose peel
This is a dermatological medical treatment that involves blue-red light therapy, diamond microdermabrasion, sterile extraction with SmartCure AC-01, intralesional glucocorticoids for nodules and our signature Acne Rose Quartz Peel. It is recommended to do this facial monthly with your prescribed home care regime.
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❧ Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure in which gently abrasive diamond crystals that are propelled onto the skin within a controlled vacuum suction system, leading to exfoliation of the stratum corneum. Microdermabrasion was reported to show benefit in a nonrandomized pilot study comparing severity of acne in photographs before and after treatment.**
❧ Intralesional glucocorticoids are a treatment option for nodules (large cysts) that may take weeks to resolve on their own. Treated lesions usually settle within 48-72 hours, improving appearance and discomfort. This injection is done by the doctor & involves a small additional fee.
❧ The Quartz Peel is a medical peel containing 20% azelaic acid + 20% salicylic acid*** This peel has both antifungal and comedolytic (anti-pimple) properties but is gentle enough for sensitive skins. Medical peels work to quicken the process of comedone resolution and reduce the number of acne lesions. These office-based peels also help maintain skin results and clearance from acne after cure has been achieved. Indicated especially for treating the different stages of acne, redness & scars. Please stop any topical retinoids several days prior to your peel. We do not recommend adding the peel whilst on oral retinoids.
*Papageorgiou P, Katsambas A, Chu A. Phototherapy with blue (415 nm) and red (660 nm) light in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Br J Dermatol. 2000 May;142(5):973-8. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2000.03481.x. PMID: 10809858.
**Lloyd JR. The use of microdermabrasion for acne: a pilot study. Dermatol Surg. 2001 Apr;27(4):329-31. doi: 10.1046/j.1524-4725.2001.00313.x. PMID: 11298700.
***Kessler E, Flanagan K, Chia C, Rogers C, Glaser DA. Comparison of alpha- and beta-hydroxy acid chemical peels in the treatment of mild to moderately severe facial acne vulgaris. Dermatol Surg. 2008 Jan;34(1):45-50; discussion 51. doi: 10.1111/j.1524-4725.2007.34007.x. Epub 2007 Dec 5. PMID: 18053051.
This acne treatment protocol was developed by Prof Visser, head of dermatology at Stellenbosch Medical School. We have added the Quartz Peel & intralesional injections as our own custom adaption.
