Is Acne Treatment Painful?

Not really. The BBL HEROic includes a built-in cooling system to make the session more tolerable. The sensation is typically described as a rubber band hitting your skin or a quick flick. After your session, you may experience a mild sensation similar to a sunburn.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

You will begin with a consultation at our office in Miami Beach, where Dr. Rivera will assess your acne concerns and determine how many appointments you will need to accomplish your goals. The number of sessions typically ranges from 4 to 8 sessions spaced several weeks apart.

How Long Until I See the Results?

Patients typically see results within 1-2 weeks. Consistent sessions will optimize your results and help them last longer. The results can last several months to a year, but you can continue to schedule touch-ups as needed.

What Are the Risks Associated with Acne Treatment?

Most of the risks associated with acne treatment with the BBL HEROic are mild and temporary. Here are some of the potential risks you may experience: Redness and warmth Swelling or puffiness Darkening of the pigment Tingling or itching Dryness or peeling Temporary acne flare Blistering or burns Scarring Unsatisfactory results

Miami, Florida

Acne Treatment

Name: Rivera Plastic Surgery
Brand: Rivera Plastic Surgery
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Introduction

Introduction to Acne Treatment

No matter where it is on your face or body, acne can be a big obstacle to feeling confident in your skin. Whether the acne is active or has left scarring, people spend hours applying makeup and creams to cover it up. But this is only a short-term solution. At Rivera Plastic Surgery, we offer a long-lasting acne treatment with the BBL HEROic laser and Erbium (fractionated and full field) by Sciton to create clearer, brighter skin that helps you glow with confidence.

Our patients in the Miami Beach area have seen incredible results, giving their skin the refreshed, healthy appearance they’ve been looking for. See if this treatment would be a good fit for you by reading the information below.

What is Acne Treatment?

BBL HEROic (Broad Band Light High Energy Rapid Output intelligent control) is a highly effective, non-invasive, advanced IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treatment that treats active acne, reduces acne-related bacteria, and improves acne scarring on the face, neck, and body. This advanced technology delivers BBL laser energy at higher power and faster speeds, allowing it to treat acne more effectively and precisely. It includes cooling power, which leads to a faster recovery period and helps avoid damaging surrounding skin, for a more comfortable session.

During the treatment, the BBL HEROic device emits specialized blue, yellow, and infrared light wavelengths to target and destroy Propionibacterium acnes, which is the bacteria that causes acne, within the pores, reduce inflammation and redness, and promote deep collagen remodeling to improve skin texture.

This treatment is highly customizable, as the laser intensity can be adjusted to address varying degrees of acne, different skin types, and skin concerns.

For patients with Acne scars, we offer Erbium laser in fractionated (Profractional) and full field (TRL) modes, using a Sciton device, which is the Rolls Royce of lasers. In addition we office Microneedling with radiofrequency (Vivace, Morpheous) and Halo and Tribrid from Sciton.

What Are the Benefits of Acne Treatment?

Our Miami Beach patients have found that our acne treatment with the BBL HEROic laser provides them with several outstanding benefits, including:

Elimination of bacteria causing active acne
Improved acne scarring
Decreases redness and inflammation
Normalizes oil production to prevent clogged pores and acne outbreaks in the future
Reduces dark spots left behind by acne
Smoother skin texture and tone
Overall, better skin appearance
Boost in confidence
More comfortable session due to the cooling power
Minimal to no downtime
Long-lasting results
Versatile treatment for individual needs

Who Are the Best Candidates for Acne Treatment?

BBL HEROic laser treatment in Miami Beach is a versatile treatment that can improve the skin texture, tone, and overall appearance for a wide variety of candidates, including those who have:

Mild to moderate active acne
Scarring, inflammation, and redness from acne
A desire for more dramatic, faster results rather than gradual results
Prefer a non-invasive solution
Have uneven skin texture from acne
Realistic expectations about the outcomes

When you come to our office for your consultation, you will review your candidacy in more detail with our qualified team.

How to Begin Your Acne Treatment Journey

The first step you must take to begin your acne treatment journey is to schedule a consultation at Rivera Plastic Surgery in Miami Beach. During this appointment, you will meet Dr. Carlos Rivera, who will tell you everything you need to know about the treatment and how it can help you. Throughout the conversation, you will discuss:

Your skin goals and concerns
What happens during the treatment, the benefits, risks, and recovery period
Other treatments that you can combine
Questions that come up to ensure you understand the expectations

Additionally, Dr. Rivera will closely examine your skin to determine whether you are a good candidate. When you are approved, he will create a customized treatment plan based on your unique experience and goals. From there, you will speak with a patient coordinator about payment plans and financing options and find a day for your treatment session.

What to Expect on the Day of Acne Treatment

Your acne treatment will take place at the same facility where you had your consultation, at our office in Miami Beach. You should arrive with clean skin, free of makeup and creams, to ensure the laser works effectively.

This session will be comfortable and quick, only lasting around 15-30 minutes. It will begin with Dr. Rivera cleansing your skin to ensure it’s completely free of any remaining lotions or makeup, and then evaluating your skin again. He will give you goggles or other eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser’s right flashes. A cool gel will be applied to the treatment areas to enhance comfort and help the device glide smoothly.

The BBL HEROic device has a built-in cooling system that makes the session more comfortable, yet the laser still feels like a quick snap or a rubber-band flick on your skin. Patients typically don’t need numbing cream.

After your session is complete, you might feel a warm sensation on your skin for a few hours, but this is mild and temporary. You can resume regular activities on the same day.

Combining My Acne Treatment with Other Treatments

Acne treatment is frequently combined with other skin rejuvenating and anti-aging treatments. This not only enhances results but also saves time by avoiding separate recovery periods and saves costs. Here are a couple of treatments our Miami Beach patients frequently combine with their acne treatment.

RF Microneedling

RF microneedling combines the benefits of microneedling with those of radiofrequency, resulting in increased collagen production and firmer, more youthful-looking skin. Combining this treatment targets both active acne and surface imperfections.

BOTOX & Wrinkle Relaxers

BOTOX is designed to relax muscles that cause wrinkles, creating a chronic angry, tired, or serious expression. When you combine BOTOX, you can approach skin rejuvenation by addressing superficial skin concerns and anti-aging concerns at the same time.

Acne Treatment Recovery

One of the many reasons patients in the Miami Beach area love our acne treatment is that it involves minimal to no downtime. You’ll be able to return to regular activities the same day with only a slight sunburn-like sensation that lasts a few hours to a couple of days.

To minimize inflammation, avoid hot showers, saunas, and intense exercise for 1-2 days and use sunscreen. Use gentle skin cleansers and avoid harsh skincare products. Do not pick at darkening, flaking skin, as this can interfere with the healing process.

This acne treatment typically involves several sessions, so make sure to attend them on the timeline provided by Dr. Rivera.

How Much Does Acne Treatment Cost in Miami Beach, FL?

The cost of an acne treatment with the BBL HEROic varies depending on the patient’s individual needs. These include the severity of the acne, the number of sessions required, the areas targeted, and the provider’s experience. The best way to find out how much your acne treatment will cost is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Rivera at Rivera Plastic Surgery.

Why Choose Rivera Plastic Surgery?

Dr. Carlos Rivera is a double Board Certified plastic surgeon based in the Miami Beach area. He brings a broad breadth of knowledge and expertise, having completed two prestigious residencies in ENT and Plastic Surgery, as well as advanced fellowships in Taiwan and Belgium. He has more than 7 years of experience helping patients regain confidence in their skin through acne treatment using the BBL HEROic laser. Dr. Rivera ensures every patient receives a one-of-a-kind treatment that focuses purely on their goals and preferences to optimize results.

Dr. Rivera is well-known, respected, and trusted in the plastic surgery and wellness community, earning affiliations with the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ABO-HNS), the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Acne Treatment FAQ’S

Most of the risks associated with acne treatment with the BBL HEROic are mild and temporary. Here are some of the potential risks you may experience:
- Redness and warmth
- Swelling or puffiness
- Darkening of the pigment
- Tingling or itching
- Dryness or peeling
- Temporary acne flare
- Blistering or burns
- Scarring
- Unsatisfactory results

Patient Reviews

4.79 – 103 Reviews

Facelift Surgery

Dr Rivera is an excellent plastic surgeon. I had my face lift and without any doubt, I truly recommend him. Results were amazing.

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Facelift Surgrey

I had body contouring after weight loss and the results were fantastic. My facelift results were EPIC and NATURAL. I went from tired looking to youthful. I would highly recommend. Great Doctor and great results

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J.P., Google
The natural look after the surgery is incredible

I give Dr Rivera the best recommendation. I always was afraid of doing my facelift. I did some research until I see Dr Rivera’s before and after cases. I was astonished by those results, and I decided to do my facelift with him. I cannot be more pleased with the results. The natural look after the surgery is incredible. I would recommend Dr Rivera without any doubt.

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Schedule a Consultation

If you’re interested in acne treatment with BBL HEROic, we welcome you to schedule a consultation at your convenience. Even if you are unsure you want to proceed, Dr. Rivera will walk you through the treatment in detail and provide alternatives to help you achieve your goals safely and efficiently.