Acne Treatment

Hopkins Clinic is proud to offer the unique and advanced Syneron elos system of laser and IPL (intense pulsed light) therapeutic treatment for acne.  Discover the Beauty of elōs ... proven, effective, gentle acne treatment!

Acne is a blocking and subsequent infection of the skin's pores or follicles. It is estimated that 75% of all teenagers and young adults suffer from acne. Although not as common, acne can also affect people in their 30s and 40s.

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The clear path to beautiful skin ... clear beautiful skin is always in demand, especially among acne sufferers. Now with Syneron Systems, Hopkins Clinic can offer our patients a higher standard of acne care than ever before. With significantly less energy required than conventional lasers and IPLs, and highly selective targeting, Syneron’s elōs systems are simply safer and more effective than traditional acne laser treatments.

If you suffer from acne, you’ve probably tired of treatments that don’t deliver the promised results.

We’ve got good news for you. elōs acne treatment is the first and only technology that uses both radio frequency and light energies to effectively and gently resolve active acne by treating it at its source. But you don’t have to take our word for it.

• Clinically proven, safe, effective acne treatment

• Reduce sebaceous gland activity and destroy active acne

• Significantly less energy required than conventional lasers and IPLs

Minimal to no downtime

Most people experience no side effects, though a few may exhibit some short-term local reddening.

Understanding acne: A Live Animation

Treatment Costs

How it works

FotoFacial™ procedures with elos technology are extremely effective in the treatment of acne. The combined energies of elos™ — natural photodynamic therapy (blue spectrum) and infrared with RF — enables highly selective targeting of the sebaceous glands and acne bacteria, Infrared and RF energies reduce sebaceous gland activity while blue light destroys acne. With elos, the surrounding skin is left free from potentially harmful side effects. Using gentle pulses of two targeted energies means better results with lower overall energy output — assuring the highest level of safety and comfort. Other systems using only one energy source can’t compare.

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Before and After Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does acne treatment with elōs work?

Acne occurs when a sebaceous oil gland surrounding a hair follicle becomes clogged with oil and dead skin cells. Bacteria grow in this clogged environment and causes infection and acne blemishes.

The combined radio frequency and light energies of elōs technology penetrate the skin to precisely target and destroy active acne-causing bacteria, while also reducing the excessive production of sebaceous oil. Treatment helps diminish active acne and speeds the healing of existing acne.

Is acne treatment with elōs right for me?

elōs treatment works for all skin types.

When can I expect to see results?

It depends on the severity of your acne. The more severe it is, the longer it may take for the difference to become noticeable. During your initial consultation, your medical practitioner will personalize your treatment schedule for maximum results.

What elos feels like?

Treatment with elos produces a slight tingling feeling, and on the most sensitive areas of the skin, patients may only feel a quick, light pinch. Side effects are very rare, and elos technology assures a higher comfort level than any laser technology available.

Does it hurt?

No. elōs acne treatment is very comfortable and requires no topical anesthetics or other skin preparations. For your added safety and peace of mind, elōs technology features an advanced patient comfort system, which monitors your skin and keeps it at a soothing cool temperature during the procedure.

Treatment with elōs is easy. There’s no surgery, no sedation, and no downtime. And most procedures take 30 minutes or less.

How much does it cost?

Treatment costs vary. Your medical practitioner will go over these details with you during your initial consultation.

Is elos safe?

elos requires lower overall energy levels for superior results and maximum safety. Most people experience no side effects at all, though a few exhibit some short-term local reddening of the surrounding skin. Treatments require no patient downtime.

elōs Increased Safety & Satisfaction

• Safe and effective industry-leading medical aesthetic technology

• Significantly less energy required compared to conventional lasers and IPLs

• Features Active Dermal Monitoring™ and electrode contact check

FotoFacial™ procedures with elos technology is a no-downtime procedure:
elos procedures require no sedation. The average procedure takes less than 30 minutes to perform. Immediately following your procedure, you can return to work or your daily schedule with no problem.

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Acne Treatment

How does Acne Treatment with elōs™ work?

The eMax uses a specific spectrum of light that targets the bacteria that actually causes acne. When this bacteria proliferates in clogged pores it can cause bumpy and inflamed acne lesions. The eMax combines light and gentle radio-frequency energies to decrease proliferation of acne-causing bacteria, and may also affect the sebaceous gland from over-production of oil and promote healing of the skin after acne break-outs.

What results can one expect from the eMax Applicator treatment?

Over a series of treatments with the eMax, most patients notice a faster healing time of existing acne lesions. Frequency and severity of acne lesions should subside as the treatments go on. As well, on-going treatments can help to prevent acne break-outs and promote skin healing after acne break-outs by evening out skin tone and texture.

How frequently does one need eMax Applicator treatments?

Treatments are done twice a week for four-six weeks. Each treatment session takes approximately 15 minutes. After the initial series of treatments, additional treatments may be prescribed spread out over a longer interval time to fine-tune your therapy and help maintain the results.

What happens after each eMax Applicator treatment?

Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a very short time, and most people return to work or normal activities immediately after treatment. Every patient responds differently but most patients report that they notice improvement as early as three weeks into the treatment series.

What is the average number of treatments for eMax?

Active acne is treated for 4 to 8 sessions performed every other week, followed by maintenance treatments at monthly intervals. Improvement in acne lesion size may not be noticed until half-way through the initial treatment series.

Is treatment with the eMax Applicator safe?

Treatment is very safe for all skin tones, even very dark skin. There are many advances in the eMax technology that make it one of the safest acne treatment systems available. There is no long term health hazards from light or radio-frequency energies used in the eMax. Both have been used for decades in medicine, surgery, and aesthetics without adversity.

How is eMax Applicator treatment tolerated by the patient?

The sensation is often described as “a hot pinch” feeling. The sensation only lasts for a fraction of a second, and you may feel warmth or a tingling sensation for a short time afterward. The cooling tip that touches the skin surface makes the treatment both comfortable and safe. Most patients do not use topical anesthetic to numb the skin for this procedure.

Who should get eMax Applicator treatment for acne?

Anyone who wants an alternative to traditional topical or oral therapies for acne, or who have not responded to traditional acne solutions. Acne on the face, chest, and back are all treatable with the eMax. There are a few medical conditions that contraindicate people from treatment.

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For a FREE no obligation consultation or for more information please contact Hopkins Clinic at 727-544-3330 today.

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