Acne & Acne Scarring Treatment in Wesley Chapel
Two complementary treatments for acne. ClearSkin laser calms active breakouts; Opus Plasma resurfaces scars. Both physician-led under Dr. Jose De La Torre.
Acne and acne scarring treatment is one of the most requested aesthetic services at New Tampa Wellness Clinic. We address active breakouts using the Harmony XL PRO ClearSkin laser handpiece by Alma Lasers and acne scarring using Opus Plasma fractional skin resurfacing. Dr. Jose De La Torre and our clinical team build every plan around the type of acne and scarring you actually have.
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BOOK FREE CONSULTWhat Is Laser Acne & Scar Treatment?
Laser acne and scar treatment at our Wesley Chapel clinic uses two complementary technologies. For active acne, we use the Harmony XL PRO ClearSkin laser handpiece, which combines mid-infrared laser energy with surface cooling to target sebaceous glands and reduce inflammation. For post-acne scarring, we use Opus Plasma fractional skin resurfacing, which addresses textured scarring and uneven tone.
Patients ask for laser acne treatment when topical and oral medications have not delivered enough relief, or when they want a non-medication approach. The combination treatment is well-suited for adults and older teens with active inflammatory acne, post-acne hyperpigmentation, and rolling or boxcar scars from past breakouts.
Dr. De La Torre personally reviews every plan. The combination of ClearSkin and Opus Plasma, session count, and pacing are chosen based on your acne type, scar pattern, and skin tone. You leave the consultation knowing what to expect from each phase.
How Do ClearSkin and Opus Plasma Treat Acne?
ClearSkin works by delivering 1540nm laser energy through the skin to the sebaceous glands, the source of acne-causing sebum production. The laser also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. The integrated cooling tip protects the skin surface while energy reaches the deeper structures. The result is reduced sebum, calmer inflammation, and fewer new breakouts over a series of sessions.
Opus Plasma addresses the textured scarring that often remains after acne has cleared. The fractional plasma energy creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen production in the dermis, gradually filling in rolling and boxcar scars over the following weeks and months. Most patients see meaningful improvement in scar texture after one to three Opus Plasma sessions.
Dr. De La Torre adjusts both treatments based on your specific skin and acne pattern. For most patients, we treat active acne first with ClearSkin until breakouts are controlled, then move to Opus Plasma for any remaining scarring. Treatment sequencing matters and we will explain it during the consultation.
What To Expect During Your Acne Treatment
When you come in for a ClearSkin session at our Wesley Chapel clinic, our team cleanses the skin and protective eyewear is provided. The treatment takes 15 to 20 minutes. Most patients describe the sensation as a warm pulse with cooling between passes, well tolerated without numbing cream. Right after, your skin may look slightly pink for a few hours, but you can return to normal activities immediately.
Opus Plasma sessions for acne scarring follow a different protocol. Topical numbing is applied for about 30 minutes before treatment. The session itself takes 20 to 30 minutes. You will have two to four days of social downtime as your skin renews. Tiny brown dots appear, then flake off naturally over the following days.
You will leave with a written aftercare plan for each treatment type and direct text access to our Wesley Chapel team for any questions. Acne treatment plans typically combine four to six ClearSkin sessions spaced two to four weeks apart with Opus Plasma sessions scheduled separately once active acne is controlled.
Why Should I Choose New Tampa Wellness for Acne Treatment?
Acne treatment is one of the most undertreated and overtreated concerns in aesthetic medicine. At New Tampa Wellness Clinic, every acne plan is reviewed by Dr. Jose De La Torre, who differentiates between inflammatory acne, hormonal acne, post-acne pigment changes, and textured scarring. He will tell you straight which combination of treatments fits, and whether a prescription medication referral would help first.
Patients return to us because the experience matches what we promise. We have built our reputation in Wesley Chapel and across the broader Tampa Bay area on transparent pricing, calm clinical conversations, and treatment plans that are honest about what laser can and cannot achieve for acne.
We also believe acne reflects a broader wellness picture. Hormones, gut health, stress, diet, and certain medications can all influence breakout patterns. When patients ask about acne, we sometimes discuss these factors, because the strongest results come from addressing the underlying drivers alongside the surface treatment.
Is Laser Acne Treatment Right For Me?
Laser acne treatment works for many patients with active inflammatory acne or post-acne scarring, but candidacy depends on the acne type, severity, and history. Here is how Dr. Jose De La Torre evaluates whether ClearSkin and Opus Plasma fit your specific situation.
Most patients who come to us about acne share something in common. They have tried topical products and possibly oral medications without complete success. They want a clinical approach that gets to the underlying cause of breakouts. Some are looking primarily for help with old scarring rather than active breakouts.
ClearSkin works well for inflammatory acne, cystic breakouts that have not responded fully to medications, and patients who want a non-systemic option. Opus Plasma works well for rolling, boxcar, and textured post-acne scars. Some patients with very severe nodulocystic acne benefit from isotretinoin first; Dr. De La Torre will tell you if a dermatology referral makes sense before starting laser.
Why Patients in Wesley Chapel Choose Our Acne Treatment
Targets Acne at the Source
ClearSkin reaches the sebaceous glands where acne originates. Most patients see fewer breakouts and reduced inflammation after just a few sessions.
Treats Active Acne and Scars
Our combination approach addresses both current breakouts and past scarring, rather than just one or the other in isolation.
Non-Medication Option
For patients who cannot or do not want to use oral acne medications, laser treatment offers a clinical alternative supervised by a physician.
Safe Across More Skin Tones
ClearSkin and Opus Plasma are appropriate across most skin tones when used at the right settings. Dr. De La Torre screens for any tone-specific considerations during the consultation.
Acne Treatment Results, Recovery & Aftercare
Most patients see reduced breakout frequency and inflammation after the first one to two ClearSkin sessions. A full series of four to six sessions spaced two to four weeks apart typically produces meaningful long-term improvement in active acne. Opus Plasma scar treatment results build over three months after each session as new collagen forms in scarred areas.
Recovery from ClearSkin is minimal. Mild pinkness fades within hours. Most patients return to work immediately after. Opus Plasma scar treatments require two to four days of social downtime as tiny brown dots flake off naturally.
Aftercare for both treatments emphasizes gentle skincare, consistent sun protection, and avoiding harsh active ingredients in the first week after each session. After the initial series, most patients schedule maintenance ClearSkin sessions quarterly or as needed during flares, and Opus Plasma touch-ups once a year if scar maintenance is needed.