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Active Acne & Scars at Glow By Laser in Bethlehem, PA
Laser & Light

Active Acne & Scars

Laser & Light

Our state of the art laser acne treatment protocol provides a comprehensive solution to acne problem. Laser Acne & Acne Scars Treatment using our laser light that effectively and safely penetrates into skin deep enough to the development of acne inflammation through photoselective absorption and heating of overactive sebaceous glands—all without damaging the skin’s surface.

Active acne treatments are best operated on the skin where the acne has subsided because active acne can cause more irritation of the skin. This is because the pores need to be clear of inflammation to respond effectively to treatments without damaging the skin even further. Persistent acne is treated best with medications from a certified dermatologist to help manage and control more severe forms of acne in patients.

The state-of-the-art machine Glow By Laser offers has the capacity to effectively treat various forms of acne. The thermal effects of these lasers produce disinfecting properties in the cysts and surrounding tissues, while the erbium laser micro punctures the hole, causing immediate drainage of the pus-filled cyst. This provides the patient with instantaneous relief from the pressure the cyst was causing. The laser can be applied to the drained area to assist in coagulating the tissue and efficiently disinfecting the newly treated area to prevent reoccurrence.

The Benefits

Our revolutionary acne treatment uses advanced laser technology to target and eliminate acne at its root, promoting healthier, clearer skin without the need for harsh chemicals or medications. This safe and effective treatment is designed to restore your skin’s natural beauty, offering visible results in just a few sessions.

  • Best suited for subsided acne
  • Clear of Inflammation
  • Safe and precise
  • Supports persistent acne management

With our cutting-edge acne treatment, you can achieve clearer, healthier skin and regain your confidence.

Comprehensive Consultation

We begin by assessing your skin after active acne has subsided, determining the best approach to treat acne scars and prevent further breakouts.

Advanced Laser Treatment

Our specialized laser treatment focuses on areas free of active inflammation, ensuring effective results without damaging your skin.

Tailored Post-Treatment Care

After your treatment, we offer personalized aftercare and guidance, helping you maintain clear skin while managing any persistent acne with dermatologist-approved medications.

What it treats

  • Active inflammatory acne
  • Acne cysts
  • Acne scarring and pitting
  • Post-acne pigmentation
  • Uneven texture left by past breakouts
  • Enlarged pores

Reaching the gland, not the spot

The laser light is absorbed selectively by the overactive sebaceous glands that drive acne inflammation, reaching them at depth without damaging the surface of the skin. Treating the gland rather than the spot is what separates this from anything topical.

For cysts specifically, the platform can do something creams cannot. The thermal effect disinfects the cyst and the tissue around it, while an erbium pass micro-punctures it so a pus-filled cyst drains immediately — which is instant relief from the pressure. The area is then treated to coagulate the tissue and disinfect it against recurrence.

Timing matters here

Scar work runs best once active acne has settled. Treating skin that is actively inflamed tends to irritate it further, because pores need to be clear of inflammation to respond without the skin taking more damage. That sequencing is the clinic’s own position and it is worth knowing before you book: calm it first, then resurface what it left.

Severe and persistent acne is genuinely a dermatologist’s job, managed with prescription medication. We will say so and work alongside that rather than instead of it. A laser clinic that takes on severe acne on its own is doing you a disservice.

Before you book

  • Tell us about isotretinoin — current or recent. It changes how skin heals and it changes the plan
  • Come in with the skin you actually have, not a good day. Make-up off at consultation
  • Expect a sequence rather than one appointment: settle what is active, then treat what it left behind
  • If your acne needs a dermatologist, we will tell you that at consultation rather than taking the booking
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Questions

Active Acne & Scars, answered.

Can you treat acne that is active right now?
There is a treatment for active acne, and it works at the level of the sebaceous glands rather than on the surface. Scar work is a different matter — that runs best once the active acne has subsided, because inflamed skin is irritated rather than helped by resurfacing. In practice it is a sequence: calm what is active, then treat what it left.
Will this replace my acne medication?
Not necessarily, and you should be wary of anyone who says it will. Severe and persistent acne is best managed with prescription medication from a dermatologist, and this works alongside that rather than instead of it. For milder acne it can be the main treatment.
Does it help with the scars as well as the spots?
Yes, and they are treated as two separate jobs. Active acne is treated at the gland; scarring and the texture left behind are resurfaced afterwards. Scar improvement is a course, and how much it improves depends on the type of scar — which you will get a straight read on at consultation.
What happens with cysts?
A cyst can be drained during treatment: the thermal effect disinfects it and the surrounding tissue, an erbium pass micro-punctures it so it drains immediately, and the area is then coagulated and disinfected to discourage it coming back. The relief from the pressure is immediate.
Coming from

We see patients from across the Lehigh Valley. Directions and drive times from Allentown · Easton · Hellertown · Emmaus.