Acne

Woman with Acne Skin Concerns for cosmetic treatments

Best Treatments for Acne and Acne Scars to Improve Skin Health and Appearance

Acne is often a frustrating and embarrassing experience. Still, with the help of our team at Interior Dermatology Centre in Kelowna, British Columbia, you can finally achieve clear, healthy-looking skin that you’ll be proud to show off! We offer a wide selection of quality cosmetic treatments for all types of acne, including advanced therapies that can reduce scarring and improve overall skin texture. Don’t let acne hold you back — trust us to help you achieve the clear, radiant skin complexion you deserve!

What to Expect with Acne

Acne occurs when hair follicles become clogged with oil (sebum) and dead skin cells. Acne can occur for many reasons including genetics, interactions of hormones in the skin, personal care products, stress, medications, or headwear. Its severity ranges greatly and can include whiteheads, blackheads, papules, pustules, and/or deeper painful inflamed nodules (cysts). Acne can present anywhere that there are hair follicles, but it is most commonly found on the face, chest, back, shoulders, arms, and buttocks.

If you’re looking for a cosmetic treatment for acne, a consultation with our doctors may be your first step toward a clear, even complexion. We examine your skin, discuss your goals, and develop a treatment plan to help you get rid of acne and achieve the best possible results. Medical treatments are also available but require a referral from a medical professional or primary care physician.

What about acne scars?

We offer a wide selection of treatment options for patients who also want to address acne scarring from acne that occurred in the past. Book an appointment with our team to learn about our recommended treatment options that can help improve and restore your skin’s texture. 

Cosmetic Solutions at IDC

Our board-certified dermatologists can design the perfect treatment plan to help you combat the cosmetic effects of acne. If you’re looking for clear skin and complete confidence, we’re here to help.

  • Topical treatments, antibiotics, and oral medications may be prescribed by our dermatologists to help you win the war with acne.

  • BBL (BroadBand Light) therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can be used to treat the telltale marks and redness left behind by acne. Quick, mostly-painless pulses of intense light target pigmented areas on the skin, promoting collagen production for smoother, clearer skin.

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  • Sciton laser peels are a powerful, non-invasive treatment for active acne and acne scarring. Using laser energy the outer layers of damaged skin are removed, stimulating collagen production and encouraging new skin cell growth.

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  • Sylfirm X RF microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for active acne that uses radiofrequency energy and micro-needling to penetrate deep into the skin's surface by ablating sebaceous glands. This promotes healing and reduces inflammation, resulting in clearer, smoother skin.

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Best Treatments for your Acne

  • Microneedling

    RF Microneedling can dramatically improve your skin’s tightness, texture and tone by adding radio frequency energy/heat stimulation to microchannels in the skin, activating your body’s natural processes to produce collagen, elastin, and new skin cells

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  • BroadBand Light Treatment

    Whether you want to reduce redness and pigmentation or revitalize and maintain your skin, BBL treatments use light energy to stimulate your body’s collagen production.

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  • Laser Resurfacing

    Laser resurfacing works by removing the outermost layer of your skin. How much is removed? That’s up to you and your dermatologist depending on your goals, available down time, and your unique skin health.

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  • Skincare

    We go to great lengths to ensure that every product we carry is the most advanced, clinically proven option available to ensure you get the best and most natural results every time.

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Meet Dr. Dianne Burrows, MD, FRCPC

Dr. Dianne Burrows is a board-certified dermatologist and a respected Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Continuously enhancing her expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Burrows engages in ongoing education and clinical trial work, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning in dermatology and helping her patients. Dr. Burrows founded and currently leads the Interior Dermatology Centre, providing patients with medical and cosmetic care.