What Can Help My Adult Acne?

You may have thought you would age out of breakouts, but some people deal with acne all the way into their 50s. 

When you’re living with adult acne, a lot of different factors could be at play. Those include your skin’s natural oil production, stress levels, diet, at-home skincare routine, and more. As a result, trying to figure out what’s causing your breakouts can get frustrating. 

Fortunately, Elaine Phuah, DO, MBA, FACOI, and our team are here to help. With extensive experience addressing adult acne, Dr. Phuah works with you to develop a personalized treatment plan to clear blemishes and boost your skin health. 

In other words, if you want something to help your adult acne, visit us at Hanami Medspa in Fort Worth, Texas.

Creating your individualized acne treatment plan

Everyone’s skin is different. Dr. Phuah knows this, so she takes some time to get to know your skin before recommending a treatment plan.

At your first appointment, she’ll ask you about various factors that can contribute to breakouts. Those include:

• Your stress levels
• Your diet
• Any birth control you take 
• Other medications you take
• Your personal skincare regimen 

Dr. Phuah creates a tailored plan to address your adult acne using what you tell her. To get a better idea of the kind of results you can expect, check out our before-and-after gallery. 

Adult acne treatments that might be right for you

Dr. Phuah personalizes your acne treatment program to your specific skin, but it might include some combination of:

• Topical medications
• ALASTIN® skincare products
• Red and blue light therapy
• Chemical peels
• Laser treatment

For example, Dr. Phuah might recommend treatment with the Neo Elite laser. This award-winning laser technology targets the bacteria that cause acne and helps to balance your skin’s oil production. The laser can reach into your skin to treat even deep cystic acne. As an added benefit, the Neo Elite laser also helps to clear up any hyperpigmentation past breakouts have caused. 

Most people get results with about six Neo Elite treatments. Dr. Phuah tailors a laser treatment schedule for you. Because this option doesn’t come with any downtime, it’s generally easy to fit into your day. 

In addition to treatment for active acne, Dr. Phuah can also help you address the lasting signs of this skin problem. With options like SkinPen® microneedling and ResurFX™ resurfacing, she can treat excess pigment or uneven texture.  

In other words, you have no shortage of options when it comes to things that can help with your adult acne. To work with Dr. Phuah to get your comprehensive, individualized acne treatment plan, call us at Hanami Medspa or make an appointment online today.