Laser treatments for acne are more advanced than ever—and if you’ve been researching long-term solutions, you’ve probably come across more than one option. AviClear^® has quickly become one of the most trusted and widely used laser treatments for acne, but another device called the Accure Laser^® is starting to gain attention as well.

If you’ve been dealing with acne for years—and feel like you’ve tried every cream, pill, or prescription available—laser treatments might be on your radar. One of the newest devices to receive FDA clearance is the Accure^® Laser, a 1726nm laser that targets acne at its source by shrinking the skin’s oil glands.

At CLEAR Acne Treatment Centers, we treat people of all ages who are frustrated by breakouts. Some are middle schoolers navigating their first flare-ups. Others are adults in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond who’ve tried every product under the sun. One question we hear often is: Am I too young—or too old—for AviClear^®?

Cystic acne is more than just a few pimples. It’s painful, persistent, and can feel impossible to treat with over-the-counter remedies. If you’ve struggled with deep, under-the-skin breakouts that linger for weeks (or even months), you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. Cystic acne is one of the most severe forms of acne, and it often requires a completely different approach than what works for blackheads or whiteheads.

If you’ve been through rounds of treatments for acne scars and still feel frustrated by those tiny, deep marks that just won’t go away, you’re not alone. Certain scars—especially those narrow, pitted ones called ice pick scars—can be incredibly difficult to treat with conventional methods. Creams don’t reach deep enough. Lasers can miss them. Even microneedling sometimes comes up short. That’s where TCA CROSS comes in.

If you’ve struggled with acne and finally made it to the other side, you know the relief that comes with clearer skin. But for many people, the end of breakouts doesn’t mean the end of the story. Acne scars—especially the deep, textured ones—can linger for years, acting as a reminder of a chapter you’d rather close. While skincare products and gentler treatments may help with discoloration or shallow texture, deep scars often need a more intensive approach. That’s where ablative laser resurfacing comes in.

Acne during the teenage years can feel like a rite of passage—but that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. If you or your teen is struggling with breakouts, you’re far from alone. About 85% of teens experience acne at some point, ranging from the occasional pimple to persistent, cystic breakouts that affect self-esteem and confidence. And while teen acne is incredibly common, that doesn’t mean it should be ignored or brushed off as “just a phase.”

There’s nothing more frustrating than finally committing to a new acne treatment—something you’ve researched, hoped for, maybe even saved up for—only to watch your skin get worse before it gets better. At CLEAR Acne Treatment Centers, we hear this all the time. A client comes in after their first AviClear^® session or starts using a new product, and within a week or two, their skin flares up. It’s hard not to panic.

If you’ve ever dealt with acne—whether it’s the deep, cystic kind that flares around your jawline or the little whiteheads that appear out of nowhere—you’ve probably heard the term hormonal acne thrown around. Maybe your breakouts got worse before your period, or maybe they persisted long after your teenage years. But here’s something most people don’t realize: all acne is technically hormonal acne.

Accutane^® (isotretinoin) is often seen as the end-all-be-all treatment for stubborn, severe acne. For many, it delivers long-awaited relief—months of clear skin after years of frustration. But what happens when the breakouts creep back? If you’re experiencing a return of acne after Accutane^®, you’re not alone. In fact, relapse is more common than most people realize.

If you thought acne was just for teenagers, you’re not alone—but unfortunately, you’re not right. More and more adults are struggling with breakouts well into their 20s, 30s, 40s, and beyond. In fact, adult-onset acne is incredibly common, especially among women. It can show up unexpectedly, persist stubbornly, and often feels harder to treat than the pimples we dealt with in our teenage years.

If you’ve struggled with acne, you’re probably familiar with the scars it can leave behind—those stubborn marks that linger long after a breakout has healed. At CLEAR Acne Treatment Centers, many clients come to us not only hoping to stop their acne but also wondering if AviClear^® can help improve their acne scars. While AviClear^® is a revolutionary treatment for active acne, its effect on scarring is a bit more nuanced.

Acne doesn’t discriminate—and neither should treatment options. If you have a deeper skin tone, you’ve probably noticed that many traditional acne treatments come with a long list of warnings for darker skin: risk of hyperpigmentation, scarring, or uneven results. Laser treatments in particular have historically been designed with lighter skin tones in mind, often excluding those with more melanin from safe access.

If you’ve ever had a pimple that felt like it was buried deep under your skin—painful, swollen, and seemingly untouchable—you may have experienced nodular acne. Unlike surface-level blackheads or whiteheads, nodular acne forms in the deeper layers of the skin and can be particularly stubborn. It doesn’t just fade away in a few days. These breakouts often linger for weeks (or longer), and they can leave behind permanent scars if not treated properly.

If you’ve ever dealt with persistent acne, chances are you’ve been tempted by the promise of a good facial. Maybe you’ve booked one after a breakout, or watched a pore-clearing extraction video online that made it all seem so satisfying. Chemical peels, too, are often recommended by friends or influencers as a way to “reset” the skin and clear up those stubborn spots.

Acne scars can feel like a frustrating reminder of past breakouts, long after the inflammation has settled. For many people, it’s not the active acne that bothers them most—it’s the uneven texture, pitted scars, or dark marks that never seem to fade. If you’ve found yourself exploring treatment options, there’s a good chance chemical peels have come up as a possibility.

For decades, Differin® has been a go-to name for people struggling with acne—and it all started with a single product: Differin Gel, the first over-the-counter retinoid treatment approved by the FDA. Differin has since grown into a complete skincare line, offering cleansers, moisturizers, spot treatments, and corrective serums that support acne-prone skin through every phase of the healing process.

Acne scars can feel like the last chapter in a story you never wanted to begin with. Even after the breakouts are gone, the marks they leave behind can be a frustrating daily reminder of your skin struggles. That’s where treatments like microneedling come in.