Aviclear

What are the benefits of Aviclear?

• Reduces appearance of acne: From mild congestion to severe hormonal breakouts, Aviclear offers clinically-proven and long-lasting results

• Decreases oiliness: Your skin can also feel less greasy over time due to the laser reducing the activity of your oil glands

• Prevents future breakouts: Fewer blocked pores means fewer future flare-ups and a smoother, calmer complexion that’s less prone to scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

• Boots confidence: Acne can have a really impact on your self-esteem, whatever your age, so clearer skin tends to come with a noticeable lift in confidence.

• Offers Drug-free option: Acts as a science-backed alternative to antibiotics or Roaccutane

Why is the technology considered a breakthrough?

Treating acne has always been tricky. In fact, active acne breakouts are sometimes a firm contraindication (aka a no-go area) for many treatments, leaving those struggling with breakouts without a helping hand, while increasing their risk of side effects including low self-esteem and scarring.

By going to the root cause of the problem, AviClear gives acne sufferers a long-lasting solution, and it is therefore a breakthrough for people who are truly fed up with acne and want something that actually changes the way their skin behaves. Plus, it is a totally drug-free acne solution that’s proven to work on active acne for long-lasting skin improvements however old you are.

It’s not a magical fix – it takes commitment, and results aren’t instant – but it is a clever, clinically backed option that really works for many. If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of trying one topical after another, this might just be the way out.

Who is it suitable for?

From spotty teenagers to stubborn adult acne during menopause, what’s great about AviClear is that it can be used to treat any kind of acne – whether it’s hormonal, cystic, or just that endless stream of monthly breakouts. It’s an especially good tool for anyone who can’t or doesn’t want to go on oral medication, those going through fertility treatment, or women going through the menopause and taking HRT.

It’s especially appealing if:

• You’ve tried everything and nothing sticks

• You want to avoid harsh medications or long-term antibiotics

• You’ve been offered isotretinoin (Roaccutane) but aren’t keen on the potential side effects

Best of all, it’s also suitable for all skin types and tones, because the precise technology prevents injury to the skin’s surface, eliminating the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in Black skin tones.

How quickly can you see results?

It depends on the severity of your breakouts, but most people need three sessions spaced four weeks apart to see their skin become clearer and smoother – so a bit of patience is required.

That said, results actually get better and better as time goes on – and can last up to two years as a minimum.

Most impressively, in AviClear’s clinical study, 30% of patients treated with AviClear saw their acne reduce in three months, 60% saw it clear in six months and 90% found it resolved at 12 months.

What is a treatment like to have?

Each AviClear treatment takes about 30 minutes – so it’s a relatively quick experience once you are on the treatment bed. In fact, most of the time is taken up by skin prep too.

First of all, your face needs to be completely clear of any oil, so your practitioner will degrease your skin with an acetone wipe. Once that is done, a lot of water is applied to your skin alongside lots of soaked gauze pads to keep the surface really well-hydrated and cool. It will feel a little like being wrapped up like a mummy – but they aren’t tight or heavy on your face, don’t worry.

Then, your practitioner starts using the hand-held device moving it across the skin to target your oil glands with its directed energy. During this process, the gauze pads are removed and then replaced in turn, to keep your skin suitably damp.

Does it hurt? What is the downtime?

The clever minds at Cutera (the company behind AviClear) have done all they can to reduce downtime and pain during and after treatment.

The device is equipped with AviCool technology, a smart skin-cooling feature designed to enhance comfort during treatment. That means you feel a “little tiny pinch” as the laser is used on the skin – around a 3 to a 5 on the pain scale – but you don’t need numbing cream. It’s most uncomfortable around sensitive areas such as the eyes, but this discomfort is short and sharp.

You are likely to be red or flushed for a few days after the treatment, and there’s a small chance of a short-lived breakout as your skin purges – but generally there’s no peeling and no crusting so you don’t have to hide away at home.