As medical treatments, prices for dermatology procedures vary depending on the patient and severity of the condition.

ClearTouch Acne Clearance System

Intense pulsed light (IPL) system sessions in a series, new technology that kills bacteria, to clear existing and prevent future acne breakouts as a first-line option before resorting to oral medication. A full facial treatment takes about 10 minutes.

Downtime: None
Number of treatments: Clinical tests report that patients receiving twice-weekly treatments over a four week period enjoyed on average a 90% reduction in blemishes.

Photo Facial and Photo Body

Gentle intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments even out pigment and improve the appearance of sun damaged and aged skin, as well as reduce redness and flushing from rosacea or broken capillaries (telangiectasias) on face or body

Downtime: The treated area may have slight swelling, appear a little more flushed and with capillaries more visible for a day or two. Brown spots may darken before they fall off.
Number of treatments: The usual course of treatment is usually 3 to 5 sessions done at 2 to 4 week intervals.

Photodynamic Therapy

This brand new technique pairs Levulan (levulinic amino acid) with laser or IPL to remove specific facial precancers (actinic keratoses) ; to treat active acne; or to rejuvenate the entire face. This treatment results in less oily skin, textural improvement and pigmentary consistency.
Downtime: 4 to 5 days
Number of treatments: One to 2 for facial precancers, 2 to 4 for acne.

Chemical Peels

Depending on their strength, these peels may require more recovery time than the lighter ones given by our aestheticians.

Glycolic Acid Peel

20 to 40% solution, reduces or eliminates fine lines and wrinkles, lightens brown spots (from the sun, due to acne or melasma), smooths leathery texture, clears acne blemishes, and brightens skin on face and body. Results last from one to 3 months.

Downtime: None

TCA Peel

Trichloroacetic (TCA), in a 10% to 30% solution, reduces or eliminates fine lines and wrinkles, diminishes scarring (from acne, chickenpox or surgery), fades brown spots (from the sun, post acne or melasma), clears acne blemishes, and brightens skin on face and body.

Downtime: Depending on the concentration, expect redness and swelling for 3 to 4 days followed by peeling for another week or so. Full healing usually takes 7 to 10 days.
Number of treatments: One, the results from a single treatment can last for years.

Injection

Mild cortisone injections into an individual inflamed or enlarged cyst will help clear it immediately. Ideal for the ‘emergency pimple’.

Downtime: None