Advancing Acne Care for All Skin Types
Acne is one of the most persistent skin concerns, affecting people of all ages, skin tones, and genders. But managing it long term is rarely simple.
From inflammatory lesions and comedones to scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), acne presents a complex set of challenges. What works for one patient might not work for another — especially for those with darker skin tones, who are often overlooked by treatments developed with limited skin profiles in mind.
That’s why more practitioners are shifting to advanced, non-invasive technologies that go beyond outdated, one-size-fits-all protocols. These tools bring new possibilities to acne care, offering consistent results across a wider range of patients.
Technology That Targets Acne More Effectively
Energy-based technology is changing how acne is addressed. Unlike topicals or prescriptions that only manage symptoms, a new approach works beneath the surface.
It helps reduce the porphyrin load in the skin, delivers a thermal impact to the sebaceous glands to help regulate oil production, and visibly reduces redness and inflammation. Instead of disrupting the skin barrier or affecting the body systemically, it delivers controlled heat to targeted layers of the skin.
For patients of color, safety is critical. The right wavelengths and energy delivery can help lower the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, creating a more inclusive path to clearer skin.
Why Treating All Skin Types Requires the Right Tool
Not every light-based device is built with flexibility in mind. Some still rely on fixed parameters or overly aggressive settings that make it difficult to treat different skin types safely. This can lead to inconsistent outcomes, especially for patients with deeper skin tones or more reactive skin.
Systems that perform best in clinical settings often use a dual-wavelength design. One wavelength targets redness and superficial inflammation, while the other reaches deeper layers to affect sebaceous activity. This layered approach makes it possible to address multiple concerns at once, without the harsh side effects associated with older methods or medication-heavy regimens.
Practices that want to serve a broader population need tools that adapt to their patients, not the other way around. With the right technology, providers can treat patients with active acne and lingering scarring in the same session, speeding up visible improvement while also building long-term trust.
Predictable Outcomes for Progressive Care
Managing acne often requires more than one session. Protocols may need to shift as the skin responds, and results depend on how reliably a treatment performs over time. Consistency in energy delivery and thermal control plays a key role in maintaining safety and supporting ongoing improvement.
This level of reliability allows practitioners to build treatment plans with greater confidence. It also reduces variability between sessions, helping minimize side effects while supporting steady progress for a diverse range of patients.
A Closer Look at ADVATx®
ADVATx® brings together dual 589nm and 1319nm wavelengths to address the key factors involved in acne, including inflammation, oil production, and visible scarring. Treatments are non-invasive, require no social downtime, and are well suited for year-round use across all skin types.
By combining clinical performance with intuitive controls and a user-friendly design, ADVATx fits easily into a wide range of treatment plans.
SkynFx®: A Synergistic Solution
For practices ready to take results even further, the SkynFx® protocol combines ADVATx® with ADVAFx® — an advanced hybrid CO2 laser for skin resurfacing. While ADVATx® addresses active acne, ADVAFx® is designed to revitalize the skin through resurfacing, helping to smooth texture and improve the appearance of visible surface irregularities.
Together, they offer a synergistic, layered approach to treating both the causes and effects of acne. And because both systems are developed by the same trusted manufacturer, they’re built to work seamlessly in combination.