AcneGold Photothermal Therapy (PTT)
Sebacia® AcneIQ™ is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive acne treatment that uses patented Gold Photothermal Therapy (Gold PTT) technology to target overactive sebaceous (oil) glands—one of the primary causes of acne.
This treatment utilizes specially engineered gold nanoparticles that absorb laser energy and convert it into controlled thermal energy. The heat is selectively delivered to sebaceous glands, helping reduce excess oil production and acne lesions while minimizing impact on surrounding tissue.
How it worksGold PTT uses photothermal therapy, a type of light therapy that utilizes lasers to penetrate deeper into the skin than other treatments and is also more gentle on the skin.
Gold nanoparticles, designed to stick to the hair follicles and sebaceous glands, are applied to the skin. The ultrasound technology delivers nanoparticles into the hair follicles and sebaceous glands in the face.
Then a specialized laser is used to stimulate the gold nanoparticles in the sebaceous glands, which heats the glands without damaging the surrounding tissue. The heat permanently reduces the glands’ ability to secrete sebum. The heat also kills acne bacteria in the follicles.
BenefitsGold PTT offers outstanding benefits for patients who have suffered from acne. Gold PTT treatments can be life-changing for patients who have already tried different techniques and treatments to resolve their acne problem but have found that nothing seems to work. The benefits of Gold PTT are as follows:
Short treatment time
01Comfortable treatment that requires no anesthesia
02Highly localized treatment
03Deeply penetrating treatment
04Deeply cleanses and purifies the skin
05No downtime or recovery period
06A targeted treatment that affects only the sebum glands
07Clears up clogged pores
08Reduced pore size
09Reduces bacteria-causing acne
10Delivers refreshed and healthy skin in addition to reducing acne
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