Acne can be frustrating and affect your self-esteem. The sebaceous glands create oil to lubricate and protect your skin, but excess oil can clog pores. Acne occurs when bacteria get trapped in the blocked pores.
While there are many methods available to kill bacteria and clear pores, Mill Creek Skin & Laser Center is always looking for better and more effective treatments. We are the first and only practice to offer this revolutionary new acne treatment. Sebacia clears skin from the inside out.
Ideal candidates for treatment with Sebacia are in good general health and are concerned about stubborn mild to moderate acne. You may be a good candidate if you identify with the following:
Your candidacy for this procedure will be determined during a consultation. We will conduct a thorough evaluation of your skin to develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
First, your face will be cleansed to remove any trace of dirt, oil, or makeup, and the gold microparticles will be massaged into your pores. Any excess microparticle solution will be cleaned, and your skin will be cooled with ice packs or chilled air for your comfort. Then the laser will be passed over your skin to heat the gold particles. This action causes the sebaceous glands to reduce their production of oil.
Sebacia treatment is performed in a series of three sessions over 14 days. One treatment session takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.
There is no downtime required after your treatment. You may experience some temporary skin redness that should dissipate in 30 minutes to one hour.
Your final results may take up to two months to appear. However, once your series of treatments is completed, you should not have to undergo another round of Sebacia treatments for at least one year.
Sebacia is an in-office acne treatment that uses gold microparticles and laser energy to help clear acne from the inside out.
Gold microparticles are applied to the skin and then activated with a laser to reduce oil production by the sebaceous glands.
Yes, Sebacia is FDA approved and performed by trained professionals.
People with mild to moderate acne or acne that has not improved with other treatments may be good candidates.
Sebacia is typically done in a series of three sessions over about 14 days.
Each treatment session usually lasts around 30 minutes.
Most patients feel little discomfort, with cooling used to improve comfort.
There is no required downtime and you can resume regular activities.
Temporary redness may occur but usually goes away within about one hour.
Final results may take up to two months after completing treatment.
After the treatment series, you should not need another round for at least one year.
Yes, it may be effective for stubborn acne that has not improved with topical medications.
Yes, the laser and gold microparticles help reduce oil production in sebaceous glands.
Yes, Sebacia is a non-invasive treatment with no surgical procedures.
Many patients may reduce reliance on daily acne products, but results vary by individual.
Your provider can advise if combining with other topical or prescription treatments makes sense.
Sebacia can be used on many skin types, but your provider will determine if it is right for you.
Long-term real-world studies have shown continued improvement up to 12 months.
Many patients in studies were able to use fewer acne medications after treatment.
Contact Mill Creek Skin & Laser Center to book a consultation and learn if Sebacia is right for your skin.
