New Acne Treatment

Dr. Jochen, guest on KPSP Morning News to discuss new skin care products to fight acne. He also talks about what causes acne & why it affects adults and teens.

With most medical treatments, doctors and their patients must evaluate what we call the risk-benefit equation, and determine if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. When it comes to treating a severe form of acne called cystic acne – a condition that causes nodules that turn into painful cysts – the medication Accutane has triggered some controversy about its risks vs. benefits.

Dr. Timothy Jochen demonstrates a dilated blood vessel (Papular Telangiectasia) treatment with a VBeam Laser. The can occur anywhere on the body.

Blackheads, annoying dark colored blemishes that show exact GPS location of your oiliest pores. No one likes the look of a dirt town development on their face.

Board-certified Dermatologist, Dr. Nor Chiao, talks about the many different skin conditions people suffer or Medical Dermatology.

In this video, Timothy Jochen, MD, demonstrates a skin tag removal and then uses Restylane facial filler to improve the appearance of acne scarring. At the end he also demonstrates an acne scar subscission.

Dermabrasion is a common procedure where the skin is sanded down to reduce the appearance of scarring due to acne or surgery.

Contour M.A. Jesse has acne scarring on face from his teenage years. He get his first Sublative laser treatment. It also tightens skin and reduces skin damage!

Dr. Timothy Jochen Medical Director, Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center Dr. Jochen specializes in Mohs Surgery for skin cancer…

Dr. Timothy Jochen Medical Director, Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center Dr. Jochen specializes in Mohs Surgery for skin cancer…

Redness. A skin concern that can be indicative of many things including sunburn, rosacea, sensitive skin or an allergic reaction.

If you are interested in being on camera, please send us a selfie and a photo of any lumps, bumps, or skin conditions that are crusting or oozing or bleeding that concern you.

Nurse Practitioner Xarlyn treats Jackie’s acne scars with our Sublative Laser. This is a RF laser treatment for acne scars that stubbornly stick around.

Pigmentation after an acne lesion is common in darker skin types; and is often confused as a “scar”. Hyperpigmentation does not have texture, it only has discoloration.

The first step is to get the acne under control. For moderate to severe acne, I typically recommend Accutane. It’s a proven therapy and only requires a short course, but has long-lasting results.