Archive for category: Acne

At Smooth Solutions, patients in the area of Williamsville, NY who struggle with acne have options available to them. Dr. Jack Bertolino and his team are committed to ensuring individuals have solutions that work, especially when over-the-counter products and home therapies have failed to provide the results patients want. While some patients with mild acne concerns can find relief with over-the-counter medications, many patients with moderate to severe cases need a helping hand. With professional-grade treatments, men, women, and even teenagers can see a dramatic difference in their skin within a much shorter period of time.

What methods might Dr. Jack Bertolino employ for clearing the skin?

There are a few different approaches that our doctor may take when it comes to eradicating acne. Below are just a couple of the treatments that might be utilized:

• Omnilux Blue LED Light Treatments
• Dermworx Professional skincare products
• ClearCONCEPT treatment process
• Chemical peels
• Microdermabrasion treatments
• Microneedling with PRP (Platelet-rich Plasma)
• Pearl laser (for scarring)
• Minocycline antibiotic prescription

Which method of treatment is best for me?

Dr. Jack Bertolino understands that choosing a skincare product for acne can be overwhelming and confusing. Which ingredients should the product have? What percentage or strength should work for your acne type? How long does it take to clear up acne? Patients have many questions for our team, and our doctor can help answer them! With a thorough evaluation and a proper diagnosis of the current condition, Dr. Jack Bertolino can then work with individuals in helping them choose a treatment, or a variety of treatments, that will clear the skin. After the inflammation and active acne has been addressed, then further treatments might be considered for smoothing the skin and erasing any acne scarring that may exist afterwards.

Call Smooth Solutions Medical Aesthetics today!

If you have been struggling with acne and are looking for a solution that works, it might be time to work with an experienced dermatologist with years of experience improving skin. Dr. Jack Bertolino and his team in Williamsville, NY are dedicated to ensuring patients have access to quality products and solutions that help them look and feel their best. Call (716) 633-6100 to request an appointment at our facility at 5839 Main Street, Suite #102.

One of the things that don’t seem to change in parenting is having to practically babysit your kids; even when they are in college. If your child has acne-prone skin, but they are headed off to college this fall, you may be worried that their acne may go into overdrive and they won’t know what to do. Luckily, Dr. Bertolino has created a list of a few tips that you can send with your college student so that they come back with clearer, healthier skin. Are you ready to learn some more? If so, then read on.

Send them with face wipes

If your teenager hasn’t already gotten into the habit of washing their face before they crash in bed, then they probably aren’t going to do it in college. Your college student is going to have more late nights and less time that they want to do things like wash their face. Make sure that you send them with plenty of face wipes that they can clean their face with. Face wipes are easy, fast, and relatively effective. One thing to remind them though is that face wipes can’t completely replace face wash, so they should at least use face wash when they are in the shower.

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Bertolino Before They Go

Another thing that you should do is schedule an appointment for them with Dr. Bertolino before they head out of town. Dr. Bertolino will take a closer look at their skin and then put them on the right skincare products. For instance, if your child has acne-prone skin, then Dr. Berotino may recommend a series of treatments to help fight their acne and balance the oil on their skin. Just make sure that your child knows the importance of being consistent when using their new skincare products.

Ultimately, it’s up to your college student if they want to prioritize having good skin, but these tips may also put them on the right track. To learn more, contact our Williamsville office and call us at  (716) 633-6100.

If there’s one thing to know about acne it’s that it can feel like it’s plaguing your life. Whether you have chronic adult acne or if you just suffer from some hormonal acne about once a month, then this article is definitely for you. Before you go back to your old habits and start popping your pimples like it’s nobody’s business, take a closer look at these tips from Dr. Jack Bertolino.

Hand Over the Torch

You may consider yourself to be a pimple popping professional but before you add that status to your LinkedIn page, hand over the torch to our staff. Because Dr. Bertolino and his staff have actual professional experience extracting pimples, it’s safe to say that we know what we are doing and that when we do it, you are less likely to have scarring or more breakouts afterward.

Clean Up After Yourself

If you’re going to pop your pimples— no matter how much we tell you not to— make sure you at least clean up after yourself. As soon as you pop a pimple, bacteria can spread to the skin surrounding it which can lead to further breakouts. Use either rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or some facial astringent afterward to ensure that the bacteria doesn’t spread.

Get Treatment

If you feel like your acne is getting out of hand, then it’s time to come into our office for a consultation. During your consultation, Dr. Bertolino will take a closer look at the type of acne that you have and will then discuss our OmniLux, DermWorx, or clearConcept treatments with you.

Leave the popping up to your popcorn and skip the pimple popping altogether. Use the tips in this article to help you manage your pimples and get one step closer to a clearer complexion. To learn more, schedule a consultation at our Williamsville office and call us at  (716) 633-6100.

With social media platforms like Instagram and SnapChat making people almost instantly famous, people will do just about anything to get a like or more followers— which makes them go all out for every occasion including Halloween. And with costume makeup and face paint, you can transform your entire appearance with just a few tools. But, if you have acne prone skin, costume makeup and face paint may cause your skin more harm than good. To ensure that you get as many likes on Instagram as possible without having to break out afterward, this article will list three things you can do to avoid acne.

Don’t Share

Sharing is caring until it’s not. If you and your friends are hoping to save money by sharing costume makeup and face paint this Halloween, think again. Not only will you be sharing makeup but you’ll be sharing germs and bacteria as well. And, if you are spreading bacteria from person to person, you are more than likely to break out.

Be Cautious

Rather than buying just any cheap costume paint or makeup off of the grocery store shelf, take time to read the labels. For instance, some costume paint is designed only for the body and not the face which can lead to major breakouts. Remember that the more cautious you are when buying costume makeup, the better chances you have of shielding your skin from a major acne breakout.

Use Face Wipes

If you’re going to be hopping from party to party all night and then crashing on one of your friend’s couches, make sure to bring along some face cleansing wipes. That way you can quickly get the makeup off before you go to bed without having to worry about washing your face. Just remember to exfoliate your face the next morning to get off any leftover makeup or paint.

Avoiding acne breakouts starts with good skincare and habits. Keep your skin protected this Halloween by using the tips listed above. Schedule your appointment with Dr. Jack Bertolino today to learn more about how you can treat your acne.

Acne, at any age, is a devastating condition. There are several common types of acne, but among the more severe are pustules. This type of acne is often found in clusters on the skin and can affect your entire body, from your face, neck or back. Acne pustules can be painful, embarrassing, difficult to get rid of on your own and hard to treat.

Pustules are medium-sized, round bumps that are characterized by a white or yellow dot in the middle, which is an indication of pus in the pimple. There may also be a red area around the pustule due to the infection under the skin.

Tempted to squeeze? Eager to pop?

• That is the initial reaction and desire of most people who have acne, but that is definitely not what should be done. Squeezing and popping leaves an open wound on your face which can easily become infected with bacteria, leading to the continuation of the acne and eventually, scarring. Squeezing also pushes the infection farther down under the skin, leading to more pustules and infection. Unfortunately, touching, squeezing and popping can quickly get out of hand.

If your acne pustules are a consistent and serious problem, a visit to Dr. Bertolino is definitely the best solution. 

Over-the-counter products rarely have the strength that is needed to completely clear up the problem, although the most useful DIY treatments contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.

Dr. Bertolino can come up with a combination of products to not only treat your pustules, but also help make your skin soft and moisturized.

Remember:

• Do not squeeze or pop a pustule, as you can easily make one acne pustule turn into three.
• Try not to touch your face during the day, as that transfers germs, bacteria and dirt.
• Make sure to wash your face daily with a doctor-recommended cleanser.

Dr. Bertolino and the highly trained team of professionals at Smooth Solutions understand how acne affects your life. Call for a treatment consultation, today (716) 633-6100.