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Back to School Teen Acne Treatments
Today is the first day of school for most Grand Rapids teenagers. And with that comes the inevitable concerns about their appearance – including the right clothes, the coolest shoes, the freshest haircut … and clear skin.
Acne has been a teen’s worst nightmare for generations. But for today’s teens, the advent of “selfies” has put a lot of additional pressure on them to have clear glowing skin at all times. And, now, thanks to the pandemic, Zoom classrooms and Facetime socializing have put teens in front of the camera even more. But, unfortunately, the “close up” cameras of phone and video chats often make every pimple seem even more visible to appearance-sensitive teens.
Face Masks can Aggravate Teen Acne
On Friday, August 13, 2021, the Kent County Health Department reiterated their strong recommendation for masks to be worn indoors for all students, staff, and visitors regardless of vaccination status. Based on this latest guidance, and a recent CDC announcement placing Kent County in the “substantial risk” category, Grand Rapids Public Schools are is now requiring masks to be worn by all PK-12 students, staff, and visitors indoors in all district schools and buildings, regardless of age or vaccination status.
And, as if regular teen acne wasn’t bad enough, many students are now experiencing acne, pimples and clogged pores due to the effects of mask wearing during the coronavirus pandemic. Even teens who never had acne before are now suffering from breakouts due to the skin irritation and dirt-trapping properties of masks. And teenagers who did have pre-existing skin problems are finding that face masks aggravate their already frustrating acne.
Teen Acne Treatments
The good news is that new, state-of-the-art technologies in teen acne elimination are available at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids. One very effective and highly affordable acne-busting treatment – called DiamondGlow – uses three procedures simultaneously to clear teen (and adult!) skin rapidly – making sure your adolescent feels Zoom-presentable (and selfie-ready) in no time.
State-of-the-art DiamondGlow is a proprietary microdermabrasion system (previously called “Dermalinfusion”) that utilizes three procedures simultaneously to exfoliate, extract and nourish skin. The result is unparalleled acne-reduction – with no pain and no downtime.
And, because DiamondGlow microdermabrasion is 100% natural, it is safe for almost everybody including teenagers, adolescents with sensitive skin, and teens and adults with darker skin tones. Unlike many acne prevention treatments, DiamondGlow acne treatment also offers the advantage of being safe and effective for teens during active acne eruptions.
How DiamondGlow Treatments for Teen Acne Work
Acne breakouts are caused by oil, dead cells, and dirt that plug the hair follicles (pores). This traps bacteria, causing an infection that triggers inflammation and pus, which erupts into unsightly and confidence-destroying pimples.
DiamondGlow acne treatment is performed using a “three-in-one” process. First, exfoliation is accomplished with a special diamond tip, that gently buffs away the top layer of dead, dry, and damaged skin cells.
Simultaneously performed with the exfoliation, the DiamondGlow tip exerts a low-pressure vacuum that sucks out the dead skin cells, and extracts any sebum (oil), other “gunk” and bacteria that are clogging the pores.
At the same time, DiamondGlow’s pressurized handpiece applies specially selected acne-fighting, skin-nourishing serums deep into the pores. For treating teen acne, a special Pore Clarifying Pro-Infusion Serum is used, containing clinical-strength salicylic acid and other acne-fighting ingredients.
Salicylic acid not only kills the specific bacteria that cause acne (Propionibacterium acnes or P. acnes), it also reduces the production of skin oil. This helps prevent future teen acne breakouts, in addition to clearing up the adolescents’ current pimples.
Facials for Teens Acne
Any teen who suffers from the embarrassment of acne breakouts will tell you that at-home acne treatments and over-the-counter drug store products simply aren’t enough to stop acne eruptions. In fact, many attempts at self-treatment can make acne worse, instead of better.
But a specially formulated medical grade acne facial can stop acne in its tracks. Our acne facials exfoliate dead skin cells and remove pore-clogging dirt and debris. When this “gunk” is removed from the pores bacteria can no longer grow – and breakouts are halted.
Additionally, acne facials contain specially formulated antibacterial acne-fighting ingredients that penetrate deep into the pores, to heal existing blemishes and prevent the development of new pimples. Salicylic acid is often included in a customized teen acne facial, because it can penetrate the skin and dissolve the intercellular matter that holds the dead skin cells together that clog pores.
Back Facials for Teens
The face is not the only area of the body where teens get acne. Many adolescents – especially teen boys – also experience acne breakouts on their backs. This can be especially embarrassing for a teen when changing in the locker room for sports or gym class, or when swimming shirtless with friends.
But a customized back facial performed in our Grand Rapids MedSpa can help clear up “back-ne” so that your teen boy is not self-conscious or embarrassed to take their shirt off in front of their peers.
Teen Acne Treatments | Grand Rapids
SpaMedica in Grand Rapids offers the latest, most advanced technologies in acne reduction for teens and adults. Additionally, we offer revolutionary acne scar removal treatments, including Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling and Icon 1540 Fraxel laser treatments, for the reduction of acne scarring.
Each teen acne treatment session begins with a professional skin consultation. Acne treatments are then selected to meet the unique and specific needs of each adolescent patient, with the most innovative acne fighting technologies.
Help your teen enjoy the school year with confidence by bringing them in to SpaMedica in Grand Rapids for effective, affordable medical acne reduction treatments. For optimal results we also offer custom packages of multiple acne treatments, administered by our skilled medical assistant Amy Howe.
And when it’s time for the homecoming dance, school pictures or other special events our customized teen acne treatments can give your young adult smooth, clear, pimple-free skin that will help them enjoy this special time in their life!
Grand Rapids Teen Acne Treatments: (616) 888-3890
SpaMedica GR – Grand Rapids Med Spa
APPOINTMENT REQUEST
Achieving your cosmetic goals and giving you the best possible results is our passion at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a variety of aesthetic treatment options to help you to achieve your cosmetic goals. At SpaMedica GR it’s All About You! We are here to help you make your skin look healthy and beautiful. Call us today to book an appointment for Laser Hair Removal, Injectables, Microdermabrasion with Dermalinfusion, Skin Resurfacing & Tightening, Photofacials, Microneedling, Fat Loss, or any other treatment we offer in our Grand Rapids Med Spa. We are here to help with your aesthetic concerns and will be happy to work with you to give you a natural, youthful look with skin that you will feel great about.
SpaMedica GR
Grand Rapids Med Spa
APPOINTMENT REQUEST
Achieving your cosmetic goals and giving you the best possible results is our passion at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a variety of aesthetic treatment options to help you to achieve your cosmetic goals. At SpaMedica GR it’s All About You! We are here to help you make your skin look healthy and beautiful. Call us today to book an appointment for Laser Hair Removal, Injectables, Microdermabrasion with Dermalinfusion, Skin Resurfacing & Tightening, Photofacials, Microneedling, Fat Loss, or any other treatment we offer in our Grand Rapids Med Spa. We are here to help with your aesthetic concerns and will be happy to work with you to give you a natural, youthful look with skin that you will feel great about.