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Using Lasers & Light To Treat Your Acne

How you look speaks volumes. Why not have a voice in what it says? Today, cosmetic medical procedures are succeeding where over-the-counter acne remedies and prescription regimens have failed, giving men and women of all ages the clear skin they've longed for and deserve. And, the Key Laser Institute for Aesthetic Medicine® can help.

Good Riddance To Bad Skin

At least, you think you've tried everything - scrubbing your face morning and night; avoiding chocolate; drinking only water; and, limiting your intake of fried and greasy foods. You've also tried all of the products, both prescription and "prescription strength." Still, months or even years later, acne persists. That's because acne is an inflammatory illness of the skin that has very little to do with dirt or what you consume and everything to do with bacteria - a bacteria that can be treated with our exclusive Layered Light™ treatments. Give it a try. You'll be glad that you did.

Serving the Pacific Northwest, the Key Laser Institute for Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon is on the forefront on the West Coast in the use of noninvasive lasers, light and energy to reverse the signs of aging and to restore the health, appearance and overall well being of your skin. Call 503-291-1953 or toll free at 800-459-6677, today, and discover the benefits of cosmetic medical laser treatments for reducing acne. Or, request a confidential consultation with Dr. Key.

Cosmetic Medical Treatments For Active Acne

Some of the most discouraged patients we meet are those living with acne. Often times, they've lived with it for so long, it's become almost impossible to imagine life without breakouts. If you're one of these people, it is absolutely possible to enjoy clear skin. In fact, when it comes to laser skin care for acne in Portland, Oregon, the Key Laser Institute has numerous "clear all" options:

• Thermage®: Radiofrequency (RF) energy that treats persistent cystic acne by shrinking the deeper sebaceous glands. The Key Laser Institute was the first clinical Thermage research and development site in the Northwest, and Dr. Key introduced the treatment to Europe in 2004 at a meeting of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.
• Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): A photosensitizing compound called Levulan™ is applied to the face where its natural amino acids are "activated" by the Pulsed Dye laser or Gentle Waves™ Photomodulation, targeting and destroying the bacteria responsible for acne while stimulating the natural growth of healthy skin. Some of the first reported findings were made at the Key Laser Institute.
• Pulsed Dye Laser: Long-pulsed laser that shrinks the enlarged sebaceous glands responsible for acne.
• Intense Pulsed Light: A laser treatment for men and women of all ages in which traditional light is converted into heat below the outermost layer of skin (epidermis), destroying the underlying structure responsible for skin imperfections like acne.
• Gentle YAG™: A laser treatment for all skin types in which energy is captured within the skin, shrinking the deeper sebaceous glands that cause persistent cystic acne.

And, with our proprietary Layered Light, we can combine the various cosmetic medical procedures to treat even the most stubborn acne:

• Cool Touch® + Pulsed Dye Laser = The shedding of open and closed comedones (congested pores).
• Cool Touch + Pulsed Dye Laser + Photodynamic Therapy = The treatment of the most serious acne.

Wouldn't it be nice to make breakouts a thing of the past, and face the future with nothing but a smile on your face? With Layered Light laser treatments, acne free skin is possible. So, say goodbye to acne. Don't worry, you won't miss it.

Choose With Confidence™. Learn more about cosmetic medical skin rejuvenation procedures for clearing the skin of acne by calling Dr. Key today at the Key Laser Institute for Aesthetic Medicine in Portland, Oregon at 503-291-1953 or on the West Coast at 800-459-6677. Email the Key Laser Institute today for more information or request a confidential cosmetic consultation.