Photo Rejuvenation From Bellair Laser Clinic.

A few weeks ago, I began exploring options for acne therapy. Specifically, I wanted to laser therapy. I don't have acne so badly that I need to go on Accutane. But for the past few years, I have had annoying occurrences on my skin that have caused me to seek out all kinds of treatments.

I have tried:

• Regular facials
• Chemical peels
• Glycolic peels
• Enzyme peels
• Microdermafusion
• Cool Laser therapy
• Retin-A topicals
• Oral antibiotics

The only things out of the above that worked were the Cool Laser therapy and the oral antibiotics. Everything else just dried out my skin and made the breakouts worse. I hate taking pills, so I decided months back to no longer go with the oral antibiotics. I knew I loved the Cool Laser treatment, but I wanted something more powerful and longer-lasting.

So after some research, I found a spa around the corner that did laser therapy for acne. However, after I called and tried to book an appointment, they informed me that they didn't treat Americans.

"Well, fuck them," I said.

The reviews for them online weren't all that positive anyway. But I know first hand that online reviews can be complete crap. So I had been fully willing to give them a try. But knowing that they are willing to turn down good business, maybe the reviews are right?

Anyhow... I found another local spa that offered the same types of treatments in my neighborhood. And after sitting down with them yesterday, I went in today for my first treatment...

Photo Rejuvenation.

This isn't the typical treatment one gets for acne. It is is usually done on skin that has Sun damage and wrinkles. Acne therapy usually means the Blu-U treatment. But because I have done peels and other treatments in the past that didn't work, they recommended I do a combination of the Photo Rejuvenation and the Blu-U. The Photo Rejuvenation helps regenerate the skin, boosting collagen production and increasing cell-turnover. The Blu-U kills bacteria that leads to acne.

Every three weeks, for the next few months, I will be going in for one or the other.

The only "down time" from either procedure is a slight pinkness to the skin. Though, after today's session, I didn't appear pink at all. I do have to stay out of the direct Sunlight for the next day... But other than that, I appear to be reacting well to the treatment.

Bet you're wondering, "Did it hurt?"

Nope. There was a quick "zap" each time the laser was shot through a section of my skin. And it did make me jump each time... But only because of the sound. It didn't hurt though. And the people at the spa were really nice.

I can't wait to see what kind of effect this treatment has on my skin after a few days!