Clearer Skin with Collagen: BBL, Microneedling, and SkinPen Treatment Benefits for Acne

What do broadband light therapy (BBL) treatments, microneedling, and SkinPen micropen treatments all have in common? These treatments have a couple of things in common.

For acne sufferers, each of these treatments can offer relief, either by treating acne directly or helping you to minimize acne scarring. Each of these treatments can also boost collagen levels in your skin, which has several other benefits in addition to helping improve acne symptoms.

If you’re searching for acne treatment options or treatments that can help you reduce scarring, be sure to keep reading. We’ll explore the benefits of microneedling, BBL, and SkinPen treatment for acne.

BBL for Acne

Broadband light therapy (BBL) is a noninvasive facial treatment that relies on high-intensity light pulses to target the lower layers of the skin without affecting the surface. BBL can treat a variety of different skin conditions, and most people require several sessions spread out every four weeks to achieve results.

BBL is useful for acne treatments, anti-aging, and treating skin discolorations. For acne sufferers, this treatment has major benefits. Here’s how it works to treat acne:

• BBL eliminates acne-causing bacteria to prevent future breakouts.
• It also reduces inflammation, helping to soothe red or irritated skin.
• BBL stimulates collagen production and cellular regeneration, which not only reduces redness but also promotes healing.

After BBL treatments, people with acne-prone skin should notice reduced redness and inflammation, which promotes a more even skin tone. Current acne spots should also heal faster. Because this treatment helps to prevent future breakouts, you should also notice a reduction in new acne spots in the future.

Even better, this is a treatment that comes without the side effects that some topical or prescription acne treatments have, like chronic dryness or irritation. People who receive these treatments may experience temporary redness, irritation, or peeling directly after treatments, but these should all fade quickly.

SkinPen Treatment Benefits for Acne Scarring

The SkinPen micropen treatment uses the cutting-edge SkinPen tool to deliver precise microneedling treatments to targeted areas. Microneedling with the SkinPen stimulates skin to produce new collagen and gives us the ability to control your skin’s self-repair process.

This treatment is useful for a variety of conditions, including hyperpigmentation, sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, stretch marks, and acne scars. SkinPen works well on all skin tones and types, and most patients see results quickly.

While you’ll need to consult with your provider to develop a customized treatment plan for your specific needs, most people receive three SkinPen treatments over the course of four weeks. For acne scarring, stretch marks, or advanced signs of aging, you may need six to eight sessions spread out over four to six weeks.

SkinPen treatments typically have fast recovery times, too. You may experience some redness in the wake of each session, but this typically fades within 24-48 hours, which means you can go back to applying makeup or resume your normal skincare routine quickly.

Microneedling for Acne Scars

In addition to the SkinPen, there are also other microneedling treatments that you can pursue to improve the look of acne scarring. One of our newer treatments is the Vivace radiofrequency (RF) microneedling system, which has proven effective to tighten skin, treat fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin tone, and improve the look of acne scarring. 

Vivace RF microneedling works a little bit differently than the SkinPen. This system uses radiofrequency waves to heat targeted areas below the skin’s surface. This creates fractional coagulation zones, which stimulates the natural wound healing process. As these deeper layers of the dermis heal, your skin experiences wound contraction, new collagen production, and elastin remodeling, all of which works to improve skin’s texture and reduce the appearance of scars.

Unlike other microneedling treatments, Vivace RF comes with a lowered risk of complications and virtually no discomfort during or after the treatments. The system’s unique design evenly distributes heat, which leads to fewer instances of reduce, burning, hotspots, or discomfort. 

Most patients begin to see results after a single treatment. On average, patients undergo three Vivace RF treatments in order to achieve optimal results.

Prescriptions and Other Non-Invasive Acne Treatments

While the above treatments are among the best for reducing breakouts and minimizing acne scarring, there are other treatments you can pursue, too. Acne can be caused by various factors, from diet and hydration levels to poor gut health or hormonal imbalances.

Treatment options that can help rectify some of these causes include:

• Topical retinoids, when used as part of your skincare routine, can help clear pores, reduce inflammation, and increase cell turnover.
• Oral retinoids help reduce oil production and prevent clogged pores that can become acne spots.
• Topical and oral antibiotics can eliminate acne-causing bacteria. 
• Hormonal treatments such as spironolactone or birth control pills can help balance hormones and reduce oil production.
• Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, which clear pores and kill acne-causing bacteria.
• If you’re wondering how to reduce acne naturally, proper hydration, reducing processed and sugary food intake, and consuming probiotics help to support skin health and reduce inflammation.
• Chemical peels, which exfoliate your skin’s outer layers to reduce clogged pores that can turn into acne spots.

Get Clear Skin With Help From Vargas Face & Skin

Acne not only affects your self-confidence, but it can also be painful. There are several ways that you can reduce acne naturally, and you can also pursue things like BBL for acne elimination or microneedling and collagen boosting skincare treatments to improve the appearance of acne scars. 

Whatever your needs, there are a wide range of treatment options available to you. Schedule a consultation with Vargas Face & Skin to develop a customized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. When you’re ready to take the next steps, we can offer the personalized care that will help you to make a real difference.