Body acne develops in a similar way to facial acne. However, the skin on the body can be thicker than that on the face and often has larger pores, making for more severe acne at times.
Similar to traditional acne, back (Bacne) and chest acne can also be caused by stress and hormones. Back and chest acne can also occur due to the clothing that we wear and our daily activities. Perspiration and tight fitting clothing are factors that can explain why many physically active men and women are prone to back (Bacne) and chest acne. Synthetic materials such as Lycra and Polyester trap in perspiration which then mixes with surface oils. This results in clogged pores and may cause whiteheads and pimples.
“Have you ever loved a low back dress so much but knew that you wouldn’t feel confident in it due to the spots on your back?
Back acne or body acne, also known as “Bacne” tends to form on the back, upper arms and the chest and can take several forms: pimples, blackheads, pustules and cysts, which are painful and form deep under the skin’s surface.”
The Carbon Laser Peel and Accelera Acne Laser treatment used to treat facial acne can also effectively be used to eliminate and prevent back and body acne.
The main component used to treat active acne is the Quasi Long-pulsed 1064nm wavelength laser from the QX MAX machine. With the Quasi Long-pulsed combined with the Q-switched mode, this treatment works by effectively killing P-acne bacteria which cause acne outbreaks. The long-pulsed mode of the laser also causes a reduction on facial hairs which results in less clogged pores and clearer skin.
The added benefit of combining the Q-switched mode also rejuvenates the skin, clearing debris, and brightening the skin.
Combining the use of the 1064nm q-switched laser, the carbon laser peel can clear active acne and also smoothening the skin for a clear and smooth back. Carbon gel is used instead of the tradition carbon powder suspension to ensure more even application and penetration into the skin.
This treatment is used to target active acne and smoothen imperfections as the carbon gel penetrates into pores, thus allowing the laser to focus its energy more effectively.
Fillers typically last for 12 months. Different type of fillers are designed for different areas of the face and have different longevity due to the filler material.
Most fillers will dissolve away and gets broken down by the body into water. However, there are cases that we have seen before with fillers that last much longer that it was intended to. For these cases, the filler had to be dissolved by injecting a dissolver call hyalase which breaks down the filler into water.
Most filler injections are not painful with numbing cream applied. There are some areas which are more sensitive, such as the lips, and can be more uncomfortable.
The skill and hands of a doctor also directly contributes to the amount of discomfort. An experienced and gentle doctor can mean much lesser discomfort during the procedure.
Like all medical procedures, there are always potential side effects during injectable procedures.
The more common side effects associated with injections are bruising and swelling. Bruising and swelling happens when a larger blood vessel under the skin gets injured during an injection. If present, bruising and swelling typically goes away after 4-7 days.
The most serious side effect associated with filler injections is vessel occlusion. Vessel occlusion is when the filler is directly injected into an important blood vessel and blocks blood flow, potentially resulting in skin necrosis and even blindness.
Some patients have heard about fillers causing blindness, in particular nose fillers. In actual fact, fillers performed at any part of the face can potentially lead to blindness. Blindness happens when the filler material travels up the blood vessel and blocks the blood flow to the optic nerve in the eye. Blindness is more often associated with nose fillers due to the blood vessels supplying the eye being close to the nose. Skin necrosis, which is the dying of skin cells, happens when the blood vessels supplying the area of skin affected gets occluded and blocked.
The risks of skin necrosis and blindness can be greatly reduced with a clear knowledge of the blood vessels in the face. Therefore, it is very important to go to an experienced doctor for filler injections. More than 90% of filler complications happen at illegal salons or beauty parlours which are not authorised to perform such procedures.
Avoid strenuous exercise and alcohol for at least 24 hours. Avoid any facial massage for at least 2 weeks.
Take the first step towards clearer, healthier-looking skin. Schedule a personalised consultation with our medical team to discuss your acne concerns and explore the best treatment options for your skin.
This page is intended for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. For an accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment plan, please consult with our licensed medical professionals.
