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A gentle vacuum extracts pore debris, while targeted broadband light eliminates acne bacteria and calms inflammation.
A gentle vacuum cleans pores while light targets acne bacteria.
Check first: Current use of Isotretinoin (Accutane) or within the last 6 months.
Skin tone
Often used on tones I–VI, with the right settings.
General info, not a check of your own skin.
What people use it for
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Skin types
Often a fit for all of these. Tap one for details.
In no special order. Ask which one they use, and why.
Details
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The visit
RecoveryNone
Avoid sun2 days
No makeup12 hours
No sweat or heat24 hours
Your provider may give you different timing.
Before your visit: ask when to start
Come with clean skin: no makeup or lotion
2 weeks before
No tanning or strong sun for 2 weeks before
3–5 days before
Stop retinoids, acids and scrubs for 3–5 days before
A few days before
Stop fish oil and vitamin E for a few days before
Right after your visit
Avoid hard exercise, heat and heavy sweating for 24 hours
After your visit
Common
Less common
Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.
Vacuum extraction clears pores, while broadband light targets bacteria and reduces inflammation.
This technology uses a gentle vacuum to mechanically extract debris from clogged pores, followed by a pulse of broadband light to destroy acne-causing bacteria and reduce inflammation.
Photopneumatic therapy utilizes negative pressure to mechanically evacuate sebaceous follicles of comedonal material, sebum, and debris. This suction also brings dermal targets like capillaries and sebaceous glands closer to the skin's surface. Subsequently, a pulse of broadband light (400-1200 nm) is delivered, which has a photochemical effect, destroying P. acnes bacteria via porphyrin activation, and a photothermal effect, reducing inflammation.
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Often explored alongside this treatment
Hydrating Facial: HydraFacial
A machine facial that cleans, exfoliates and adds serums in one visit
Retinoids: Retinol & Tretinoin
Vitamin A creams, like retinol and tretinoin, used on the skin
1064 nm Laser: Laser Genesis & Aerolase
A gentle 1064 nm laser for redness, pores and glow, with no peeling
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