New Acne Treatment

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…

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

Perfect package for a little extra help to reduce unwanted pimples. Little or no downtime required for the procedures and can be done every two to four weeks.

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.

Receptionist Erica tells about her battle with acne scars & how she won that battle with the help of Dr. Jochen and Contour Dermatology.