If you are still dealing with breakouts well into your adult years, you know how frustrating it can be. Unlike teenage acne, adult acne is often deeper, more persistent, and frequently tied to hormonal fluctuations. Worse yet, it often leaves behind stubborn textural scarring long after the active breakout has healed.
Many clients come to us at Aspen Aesthetics + Wellness feeling defeated after trying countless over-the-counter creams and single-solution facials. The truth is, complex skin problems require complex solutions.
As experts in medical aesthetics, we believe the “best” treatment isn’t a single magic wand; it’s a strategic, multi-modality approach that attacks acne on all fronts: bacteria, inflammation, and scarring.
Here is our proven framework for clearing adult acne and smoothing scars in Colorado Springs.
Adult acne is multifaceted. It involves excess oil production, clogged pores, chronic inflammation, and the presence of P. acnes bacteria. Once the acne heals, you are often left with indented scars from lost collagen or dark spots (hyperpigmentation).
Treating just one of these issues, for example, using a surface-level exfoliant, won’t stop the deep-seated bacteria or repair the scar tissue. A comprehensive cure requires combining therapies that work synergistically across different depths of the skin.
Our approach combines powerful in-clinic treatments with medical-grade at-home care to clear active breakouts and remodel scarred skin.
The first priority is to stop active breakouts. We utilize IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), one of the most powerful IPL devices available.
IPL delivers specific wavelengths of light that penetrate the skin to target and destroy P. acnes bacteria, the root cause of inflammatory acne. Simultaneously, it reduces the redness and inflammation associated with active breakouts, leading to clearer, calmer skin. This is a cornerstone of our effective adult acne treatment in Colorado Springs.
Once active acne is under control, we tackle the aftermath: scarring. For deep, indented acne scars, collagen must be rebuilt.
We use the SkinPen®, the first FDA-cleared microneedling device. It creates thousands of precise micro-injuries in the skin, triggering your body’s natural wound-healing process. This response stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, filling in acne scars from the inside out and smoothing overall skin texture.
Using SkinPen for acne scars is one of the most effective ways to remodel tissue and remove acne scars fast, relative to waiting years for them to fade on their own.
New Client Offer: Are you ready to tackle your scars? We are currently offering 20% off your first SkinPen® treatment for new clients.
In-clinic treatments are only half the battle. Daily maintenance is crucial to keep pores clear and prevent future breakouts. We recommend incorporating the ZO® Skin Health Exfoliating Polish into your routine. This medical-grade scrub gently removes dead skin cells and excess sebum that clog pores, ensuring your skin is perfectly prepped to receive the maximum benefits from your IPL and SkinPen treatments.
To supercharge your recovery and enhance results, we often recommend adding Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) to your treatment plan. HBOT floods your body with concentrated oxygen, which significantly speeds up the healing process after microneedling, reduces post-treatment redness, and helps combat acne-causing bacteria from the inside out.
For many adults, persistent breakouts are hormonally driven, appearing along the jawline and chin. While topical treatments struggle to address this, our multi-modality approach is one of the most effective hormonal acne solutions. By combining deep-cleaning IPL, scar-remodeling microneedling, and consistent clinical skincare, we can manage the symptoms and aftermath of hormonal fluctuations much more effectively.
Don’t settle for a cycle of breakouts and cover-ups. A clear, smooth complexion is possible with the right medical-grade strategy.
Book a consultation with our experts today. We will analyze your skin and build a customized, multi-modality plan to address both your active acne and scarring. Don’t forget to mention our new client SkinPen offer when you book!
This was my first ever chemical peel, and Kelly was great! She is so educational and helpful in explaining the process and all of the following steps + skincare. I can’t wait to see my results and follow up with her again!
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