Sebacia Microparticles are indicated for acne. Schedule an appointment with a Sebacia provider who can do a clinical assessment and determine if the treatment is suitable for you.
Yes! The Sebacia Acne Treatment works by targeting the sebaceous glands that produce the oil and play a role in new acne lesions forming. You should contact your Sebacia provider to determine if the Sebacia procedure is right for you.
Yes, adults may suffer from acne, but there are also other skin conditions that may appear to be acne. Please contact your Sebacia provider to schedule a consultation so that they can make a diagnosis and recommend a treatment appropriate for you.
Pricing for the Sebacia Treatment varies by location. Please click here to find a Sebacia provider near you.
The Sebacia treatment might be covered by your health insurance; or, parts of the treatment or the cost of it respectively might be reimbursed through your insurance. Since these insurance matters vary a lot by country and insurance company, please consult your Sebacia provider regarding your individual situation. Nevertheless, many providers also offer financing options.
The procedure will last about 30-45 minutes and be done by a qualified Sebacia Provider. The procedure involves the following steps:
Sebacia recommends three treatment sessions at an interval of one week. This equals 3 visits over the period of two weeks or 15 days (e.g. every Wednesday).
Please consult your Sebacia provider to determine the best schedule for your treatments.
Please consult with your Sebacia Provider what products might be ideal for your condition. Generally, it was recommended to continue a daily skin health regimen that may include: a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
The color that our eye perceives is due to the light that the surface reflects. White is perceived when all light is reflected and black is perceived when no light is reflected. The Sebacia microparticles are engineered to be highly effective at absorbing (not reflecting) light and converting it to heat. The microparticles solution appears black because most of the light is absorbed and very little light is reflected. The Sebacia Microparticles are actually made from real elemental gold, but their size and shape cause the solution to absorb light and appear black.
No, pre-clinical studies have shown that the Sebacia Microparticles are not detectable in the skin (pores & glands) after about 4 weeks.
The Sebacia Treatment is selective and localized to your skin. The Sebacia Treatment does not require the daily application of a topical foam, gel, ointment nor the daily consumption of a pill. Studies have demonstrated Sebacia Microparticles to be safe and well tolerated. There are no government mandated safety programs (e.g. mandatory use of birth controls) with the Sebacia Acne Treatment. Please study carefully how alternative treatments work, what the total costs are, and what the related risks might be. Ultimately, you need to decide with your provider what treatment is best for you.
Yes. Sebacia performed a controlled clinical trial to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of the Sebacia Treatment. Based upon this study, the European authorities have granted the medical CE-mark and declared the Sebacia microparticles as a device for the treatment of facial acne vulgaris. Additionally, the FDA in the United States of America has cleared Sebacia Microparticles to be commercially sold in the USA.
Further, Sebacia is running a post approval clinical study combining a pre-conditioning regimen (which gives better access to the pores and glands) with the Sebacia Acne Treatment and acne pharmaceuticals if desired. Current data shows average improvement of approximately 65% at 3 months, 74% improvement at 6 months, and 85% improvement at 12 months (56% free of acne medications, 30% used topicals, and 14% used systemics over 12 months).
Current data from the post-approval clinical study shows average improvement of approximately 65% at 3 months, 74% improvement at 6 months, 85% improvement at 12 months and 92% improvement at 24 months (!!!) (56% free of acne medications, 30% used topicals, and 14% used systemics over 12 months).
The improvement describes the reduction of the number of inflammatory acne lesion in percentage.
Sebacia recommends that repeated treatments occur not less than 30 days after the last known application to allow clearance of any residual Sebacia Microparticles and normal dermal healing processes. Physician clinical judgement should guide retreatment decisions.
In clinical studies, patients noted improvement in their acne about 10 weeks after the last treatment.
It is expected the therapy may result in temporary effects, which should resolve within 30 days. These expected effects may include:
Other less likely side effects that could occur with treatment, and in particular as a result of laser treatment, include:
Please consult your Sebacia Provider to discuss individual risks. These risks and side effects are typical for a treatment with a Sebacia suitable laser system. Therefore, your provider can give you guidance on your individual risk profile.
No. Pre-clinical testing has not detected microparticles systemically. Clinical studies investigating the safety of Sebacia Microparticles did not report systemic side effects definitely associated with the Sebacia Treatment.
To date, only transient (temporary) hair loss has been reported after Sebacia Acne Treatments.
Everyone’s pain tolerance is different, but most patients describe the sensation as tiny pin pricks or a small rubberband snap against the skin. The average pain score reported by patients is between 3-4 on a scale of 0-10 with 10 being the worst. Your provider will recommend safe ways to increase your comfort when necessary.
Following your treatment, your skin can appear a little red. This lasts a few hours to a day or two. Patients can go right back to work immediately following the procedure.
Unlike light sources that heat the skin generally, Sebacia Microparticles are indicated for the heating of sebaceous follicles associated with acne. This selective thermal approach has been demonstrated to reduce acne lesions in clinical trials.
By localizing Sebacia Microparticles in sebaceous follicles, the Sebacia Acne Treatment may provide thermal heating of the pores and sebaceous glands not possible with light sources alone or IPL's general heating of the dermis.
The beauty of a local acting method and a physical (heat) mechanism of action like Sebacia, is the possibility to combine it with other therapies or methods. But, not all are appropriate or can be combined with a laser treatment. Your Sebacia Provider will consult you what will work best for you individually.
If you have hurther questions, please contact us.
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