There's a clear distinction between CoolBreeze laser treament by CoolTouch and lengthy acne treatment options. This fast laser light procedure effectively targets and shrinks oil glands - the source of continued breakouts that can lead to scarring. Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, CoolBreeze treatments are long-lasting and safe for all skin types, including tanned and dark- skinned patients.
Unlike other therapies that address bacterial symptoms only, CoolBreeze targets the source of acne, overactive sebaceous glands. During a CoolBreeze treatment your doctor applies CoolBreeze laser energy in gentle pulses over the treatment area. The energy penetrates deep enough to shrink oil glands and decrease their capability to produce acne without affecting the oils necessary for healthy skin. The laser's heat also gently stimulates the dermal tissue, which triggers a repair mechanism, and your body begins to rebuild and replenish your own natural collagen without injury to the skin's surface. As new collagen is produced, acne scars begin to disappear and your skin begins to look and feel softer and smoother.
CoolBreeze treatments can be performed on any area of the skin. The laser energy feels warm to the skin, almost tingling. Depending on the severity of your condition, your physician may decide to use a CoolTouch patented cooling mist for comfort.
Treatments take 10-30 minutes, depending on the area to be treated and the severity of the condition.
You may experience mild redness in the treated area for a short period of time following the procedure. There's no downtime, so you can resume regular activities immediately after the treatment - and even apply makeup, if desired.
You will notice significant reduction of acne and improved appearance of acne scars. Results arc achieved through a series of treatments, and follow-up visits may be required to prolong your improvements.
Typically, it takes more than one treatment to achieve the optimum level of improvement. On average, patients receive 3-6 treatments at monthly intervals.
Unlike some lasers whose wavelengths aren't appropriate for darker skin, the CoolTouch laser uses a 1320 nanometer wavelength which targets water in the skin, not melanin. This means the laser will safely treat any skin color without causing pigmentary or color changes to your natural skin tone.