BLEND Protocol

For active acne, Fotona’s long pulse lasers penetrate deep into the skin and is absorbed by the inflamed acne lesions, leading to anti-inflammatory effects and destroying of the acne-causing bacteria. On top of the thermal effects, the Nd:YAG acne laser treatment also accelerates the healing process and stimulates collagen remodelling, which is an important step in the long-term treatment of acne. The oil glands are also decreased in size and activity to prevent future acne outbreaks.

Some examples of lasers used in BLEND:

A patient will be presented with a suggested treatment plan at an initial consultation, which may include some treatments best done 2-4 weeks apart. At the time of treatment, the skin will be cleansed and eye protection will be worn by the patient. The laser treatment is then commenced and will go over the skin in a wand-like movement. You can feel heating and snapping sensations; however, these are highly tolerable.

The treatment is performed with a zimmer skin cooler for maximum comfort and safety. Sometimes, numbing agent is used prior to treatment as well. Most patients find the session comfortable.

A BLEND laser session takes 15-20 minutes.

There are minimal side effects because different lasers are used in combination to treat different components of active acne or pigmentation. By doing so, the most suitable laser is used for each component, thus minimising side effects while maximising effectiveness. Many other treatments use only a single laser modality to treat all skin components which could result in undesirable side effects.

There is no definite number of sessions that may be given unless a personal consultation and evaluation was first carried out. Only then can the doctor estimate the number of sessions needed based on the severity of your case.

It is best to avoid sun exposure before, during and after your treatment. Prescription skincare and oral medication may be recommended for certain patients.

Our guide price for BLEND laser starts at $270 before GST. The total cost may vary for each patient because this will depend on the severity of each patient’s condition and the area affected. Please bear in mind that we customise our approach for each patient, which means that the components of your combination treatment may not necessarily be the same as the next person’s treatment. We suggest that you come in for a personal consultation so that the doctor can thoroughly assess your condition and map out a specific treatment plan and its corresponding quotation.

The long term prevention effects of this laser protocol can make the results long lasting and even permanent for those who do not have new pigmentation or acne causing predisposing factors.