Acne Therapies for an Aesthetic Practice

You'll learn multiple acne treatment modalities including blue light therapy (415nm wavelength), IPL for acne, Nd:YAG laser treatment, fractional CO2 laser for scarring, chemical peels (glycolic, salicylic, Jessner's), microdermabrasion, professional comedone extraction, and comprehensive pharmacological approaches including Accutane protocols.

The Acne Therapies for an Aesthetic Practice course costs $799 and includes hands-on training with live patients, all course materials and protocols, certificate of completion, and access to our online physician portal with additional training resources.

This acne treatment certification course is designed for licensed healthcare professionals including physicians (MD, DO), nurse practitioners (NP, APRN), physician assistants (PA, PA-C), registered nurses (RN, BSN), and dentists (DDS, DMD) who want to add medical acne treatment services to their practice.

No prior aesthetic or dermatology experience is required. This acne therapy training course is designed for healthcare professionals at all experience levels. Our expert instructors will guide you through the fundamentals and advanced techniques in a supportive learning environment.

The course includes comprehensive acne scar treatment training covering fractional CO2 laser resurfacing, microneedling (collagen induction therapy), chemical peels for scarring, combination therapies, and treatment protocols for atrophic scars (ice pick, boxcar, rolling) as well as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).

Yes, comprehensive Accutane training is included covering patient selection criteria, dosing protocols, iPLEDGE program registration and compliance, required laboratory monitoring, managing side effects, pregnancy prevention protocols, and when to consider alternatives to isotretinoin therapy.

You can start offering professional acne treatment services with minimal equipment investment. Basic treatments like chemical peels and extractions require simple supplies. The course covers various modalities so you can choose treatments based on your practice's budget and patient demographics. We also discuss equipment financing and ROI for different devices.

The medical acne treatment market is over 8x larger than the entire cosmetic laser market combined. Over 50 million Americans are affected by acne annually, with adult acne (ages 25-44) being the fastest-growing segment. Adding acne services to your practice taps into this massive, underserved market with recurring revenue potential.

Yes, upon successful completion you'll receive an official Certificate of Completion from the American Academy of Procedural Medicine (AAOPM), demonstrating your acne therapy training credentials to patients, employers, and insurance companies.

Blue light therapy uses 415nm wavelength light to target Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), the bacteria responsible for inflammatory acne. The light activates porphyrins produced by the bacteria, creating reactive oxygen species that destroy the bacterial cells without antibiotics. You'll learn proper treatment protocols, device settings, and patient selection criteria.

Absolutely. The course covers treatment approaches for both adolescent and adult acne, including hormonal acne in women. Adult acne often requires different treatment strategies, and you'll learn how to address hormonal factors, stress-related breakouts, and acne in patients with aging skin concerns.

The chemical peel training portion covers multiple peel types for acne: glycolic acid (AHA) for mild acne and hyperpigmentation, salicylic acid (BHA) for oily/acne-prone skin, Jessner's solution for moderate acne, and TCA peels for acne scarring. You'll learn proper concentrations, application techniques, and post-peel care protocols.

AAOPM offers acne therapy training at over 25 locations nationwide including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, Houston, and many more cities. We also offer livestream training options for the didactic portions if you prefer remote learning.

The course includes business training on adding acne treatment services to your practice. You'll learn treatment pricing strategies, creating service packages, marketing to your existing patient base, patient consultation techniques, before/after documentation, and proven approaches that have generated significant revenue for AAOPM alumni practices.

The course teaches the acne grading system and appropriate treatments for each severity level. Mild acne (comedonal) may respond to topicals and chemical peels; moderate acne (papular/pustular) often benefits from light therapy and combination approaches; severe acne (nodular/cystic) may require isotretinoin and more aggressive interventions. You'll learn to create customized treatment plans.