The first FDA-Cleared energy device for the long-term treatment of acne.
A laser that shrinks the oil glands behind acne, with no medication and no significant side effects.
Acne develops when oil glands enlarge during puberty. The excessive oil clogs pores and leads to overgrowth of normal skin bacteria. This triggers the body’s immune response producing blackheads, pimples, zits, and underground bumps.
AviClear’s patented 1726nm wavelength shrinks these oil glands, targeting the root cause of acne, and thereby producing meaningful acne clearance in most people.
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On average, we tend to see a delayed effect, but an impressive one:
Approximately 30% of people experience significant improvement three months after the third treatment.
Approximately 60% of the people see significant improvement 6 months after the third treatment.
Approximately 80% of people experience significant improvement nine months after the third treatment.
Regarding severe nodular acne, there was 97% reduction six months after the last treatment!
Inflammatory lesions (pimples, cysts, nodules) respond better to AviClear than blackheads (clogged pores).
At least one year, and in a few of the patients followed in the original pilot study, two years. However, we do not yet have long-term data to say this will last forever.
The actual laser treatment takes about 25 to 30 minutes. But additional time is needed to discuss the procedure, take photographs, and sign consent.
Yes. About 40% of the patients in the clinical trials had darker skin types. The results were equally effective as in lighter skin types, and no dark spots (i.e., post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) developed. This means that we do not see discoloration because of treatment.
None that we know of. Clinical trials started 2 years ago.
Almost none. Most people have redness that lasts a couple hours with very mild swelling, and the vast majority of the redness and swelling resolves by the next day.
There is some discomfort, but no one in clinical trials stopped treatment because of pain. Most people estimate a pain score of 3 to 5 out of 10. AviClear provides contact cooling with brief bursts of energy that make the treatment tolerable.
Yes, you may use topical anesthesia; however, the only topical anesthetic that was studied with AviClear laser is Zensa cream. it has to be a specific kind of topical anesthesia that is water-based. You may not use any other topical anesthetic, as it will increase your tendency towards blistering and scarring from the laser.
Unfortunately, we cannot provide that opportunity. However, keep in mind that no one in the clinical trials dropped out of the study due to discomfort.
Effective January 25, 2026, the total cost for three treatments is $2850. You may pay as you go; each treatment costs $950.
Yes, but you will not see meaningful improvement last all three sessions are used.
Yes, we do. We partner with Care Credit. Contact our office for details.
15 years of age
No.
Yes. There is no need to stop oral or topical medications, including retinoids.
Yes.
Yes.
No, there is no guarantee; however, the majority of people are extremely satisfied.
Yes, it can. But it should not be thought of as a primary treatment for acne scars.
Once you undergo your initial treatment, we cannot provide even a partial refund due to the contract we have signed with Cutera.
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Located in Bingham Farms, Acne Center Of Michigan was founded by Dr. Craig Singer, a board-certified dermatologist.
We specialize in the treatment of acne and acne scarring, offering numerous therapeutic options tailored to each patient’s needs.
Dr. Singer experienced significant acne when he was in college and has personal experience with his teenage children’s acne as well. He has helped thousands of patients look their best.
Acne Center of Michigan offers the most advanced acne treatments, drawing from both traditional and alternative approaches. Dermatologists across the region refer their most complex acne-scar cases to Dr. Singer, and patients travel from across Michigan, neighboring states, and Canada for his care.
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