AviClear (1726 nm acne laser)

In a sentence: AviClear is a 1726 nm laser designed to reduce active acne and future breakouts by targeting oil activity—delivered as a 3-session series with minimal downtime.1

Who it’s best for

  • Teens–30s: persistent inflammatory acne that hasn’t fully responded to topicals/orals.
  • Adults: ongoing breakouts that risk new scars; complements scar-focused lasers after acne stabilises.
  • Skin tones: used across a wide range of tones when parameters/cooling are tailored.1

What it can do

  • Reduce inflammatory lesions and extend clear intervals after a 3-treatment course.1
  • Lower oil activity to help prevent new scars over time.

What it can’t do

Not a spot-erasing pigment laser and not a substitute for medical care in severe nodulocystic acne; some patients still need adjunct topicals or orals per clinician advice.

Treatment & sessions

  • During: chilled sapphire tip with passes over acne-prone zones; full face ~20–30 minutes.1
  • How many: a series of 3, ~3–4 weeks apart.
  • When you see it: many notice flares settle over weeks to months after the series.

Healing time & aftercare

  • Downtime: usually none to mild redness for 24–48 h.
  • Aftercare: gentle skincare, SPF, and continue acne regimens as advised; avoid picking.

Safety in deeper complexions (skin of colour)

1726 nm energy and contact cooling are chosen to limit melanin interaction; conservative settings and sun avoidance lower PIH risk.1

Possible side effects & complications

  • Common: transient redness, tightness; occasional “purge.”
  • Less common: swelling, dryness or mild flake.
  • Rare: burns/PIH—more likely with recent sun or inappropriate parameters.

How it compares

  • Versus topicals/orals: device-based approach that may reduce reliance on medications for some patients (decision is individualised).
  • Versus scar lasers (1550/1927/RF microneedling): AviClear targets active acne; scar devices remodel texture after acne is controlled.

At-a-glance

  • Best for: inflammatory acne reduction/prevention.
  • Sessions: 3 (monthly).
  • Downtime: low.

References (open in new tab)

  1. Cutera — AviClear overview

Region notes: Availability and indications vary by market; confirm with your local clinic.

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