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Enjoy a lifetime of clear, acne-free skin with professional services, medical-grade products
Few conditions are as common or as emotionally taxing as acne. Fortunately, Dr. John Burroughs and our team at Springs Aesthetics have the services, capabilities, and knowledge to put this often challenging and traumatic skin condition behind you. The services available at our office in Colorado Springs also resolve stubborn signs of past acne breakouts, such as scars. When we intervene early enough, acne does not have a chance to leave behind these painful and haunting reminders. Complications are avoided with effective treatments tailored to your specific needs, including the particular type of acne that may be present.
When might services at your office be appropriate for my acne?
Some specific products or interventions may be considered “first-line” treatment options for blemishes. You have likely tried them – products marketed as skin care for the acne-prone or items formulated specifically for acne. When these products do not work, we may recommend our medical-grade treatments. Dr. Burroughs may prescribe medications to treat acne at its source(s): reducing oil production, killing harmful bacteria, and speeding up the growth of new skin cells. If these interventions do not result in an improvement or are associated with minimal improvement in the frequency or severity of acne flares, we may discuss complementing these products with in-house services or therapies. Or, we may recommend on-site services as an alternative to these products and medications.
How do these services work?
The specific ways these professional methods work vary by the type of service performed. In general, resurfacing treatments address many skin concerns at our practice, including acne. Our skin is constantly regenerating new skin cells. The dead and damaged ones fall away as these fresh skin cells are brought to the surface. We can trigger or jumpstart this process with services like chemical peels. Some resurfacing procedures, such as laser-assisted resurfacing, also trigger the production of fresh collagen to reduce sebum production, destroy pimple-causing bacteria, encourage healing, and soften the appearance of certain types of acne scars. Radio-frequency microneedling can be performed with many forms of active acne and can help reduce the outbreak and reduce scarring. Blue wavelength LED and Intense-Pulse Light (IPL) therapies are non-invasive and can help reduce active acne outbreaks.
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What other services might be right for me?
Depending on your needs and how your skin has responded to other products and services, we may recommend the HydraFacial treatment. This “twist” on the standard facial service packs a powerful punch; we can balance, soothe, and nourish inflamed skin by cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturizing. The dermal infusion silk peel is also a great way to unclog the pores responsible for acne and improve the appearance and frequency of breakouts. Lastly, the microneedling technique may be used alone or in conjunction with other energy-based technologies (such as radiofrequency as the Morpheus8 or Pixel8 systems) to heal the skin from deep within. These latter services encourage the formation of fresh collagen, elastin, and tissue.
How can I get started?
Simply request a consultation at Springs Aesthetics. During your consultation, Dr. Burroughs and/or other Springs Aesthetics team members will evaluate your skin and areas of concern. He will also review your medical history, previous treatments, and skin care regimen as appropriate to determine the safest and most effective approaches for you. Keep in mind that your treatment plan is actually a shared responsibility between you and Dr. Burroughs. It’s important to follow any instructions for skin care and after-care following any service performed at our practice in Colorado Springs, CO. With this approach at heart, lasting acne clearance is possible. Call (719) 749-3606 to start the process today.
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John Burroughs, M.D.
Dr. John Burroughs specializes in eyelids, orbits, and faces and has performed over 20,000 related procedures. His role in oculofacial plastic surgeries has been highly appreciated.
He is an alumnus of the Air Academy High School, University of Texas, and Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine), Maryland. He later followed a transitional internship and ophthalmology residency in San Antonio, TX, and has decades of aesthetic treatment experience.
Dr. Burroughs is American Board of Ophthalmology-certified and is a Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons, the Oculofacial Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of many other associations. He is a lifelong learner and teacher.