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The launch of theAviClearlaser is big news for sufferers of stubborn acne, like me.
Writer Jessica Ourisman before and after three AviClear treatments.
Since my teenage years, Ive experienced hormonal cystic acne breakouts.
These have all been short-term solutions for a skin concern that has spanned decades.
“It really is revolutionary because it allows you toreplacethe topical and/or oral acne regimen,” he says.
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My AviClear Experience
I have suffered from hormonal acne since my teens.
They dont numb me for this same reason, although some practices do.
First, I notice how cold the handpiece is, which helps protect the surrounding skin from overheating.
Afterwards, though, I amshockedby the lack of redness on my face considering the intensity of the experience.
Like clockwork, I erupt into two cystic breakouts on my cheek and my chin.
That means less acne.
“It works synergistically with AviClear because it is absorbed by different targets in the skin.”
Its been three weeks since my second treatment and I am floored by the results.
I go through my monthly period zit-free.
I had to delay my third treatment by two weeks due to scheduling issues.
She also recommends religiously applying and reapplying sunscreen, and avoiding the sun when possible.
(Dr. Batra says this is because AviClear had stymied my oil glands.)
(Additional NeoSkin sessions, like the ones I’m having, cost $250-500 on average.)
I will be thrilled if AviClear is truly the answer to my monthly hormonal breakouts.
I am already experiencing improvement.
What remains to be seen is whether the improvement lasts.
