Acne is more than getting the occasional blackhead or whitehead. Acne cysts, is when there is bacteria present in the area, which can easily spread to other areas of the face quickly, bringing with it more redness, swelling and more unsightly pimples and cysts. So though we all tend to like pimple popping, it is a Big No Go. Popping pimples leads to you spreading more bacteria into the already-infected pores, plus it causes more inflammation. Left unmanaged, cystic or recurrent acne damages the collagen in the deeper part of the skin and scarring can develop.

Photo. Mild Acne client, with presence of mild redness in cheek and chin area, some mild active pustules and some mild acne ice pick scars. This client is a candidate for skin treatments which reduce oil production, kill bacteria and collagen producing treatments such as skin needling.

Though cleansing is an important aspect of a good skin regime, too much can also be a bad thing, which can increase inflammation and redness. There are many causes and triggers of acne. Trigger factors include stress, diet, hormones, pollutants, cosmetics and even genetics can impact acne. Acne causes often lay deeper in the skin which is why they require medical treatments which can act on reducing hormones and oil production, killing bacteria more than anything else.

At Curvz Helensvale, our dedicated team of Doctors, Nurses, and dermal therapists is committed to guiding you on the path to clear skin. Leveraging a variety of proven high-quality creams, ointments, and washes, we tailor treatments to alleviate your acne and fortify your skin barrier. Our Helensvale location also offers advanced modalities, including radio frequency, light-based therapies, and skin needling, to enhance your skincare regimen. For instance, the strategic use of red and blue light therapy can target and eliminate the bacteria responsible for acne, showcasing just one of the innovative approaches we employ at Helensvale to address your skin concerns.