Treatment of Acne With a 1726 nm Laser, Air Cooling, and Real‐Time Temperature Monitoring, Software‐Assisted Power Adjustment to Achieve a Temperature Endpoint With Selective Sebaceous Gland Photothermolysis

The multi-pulse 1726 nm laser with bulk air-cooling, thermal monitoring, treat-to-temperature (and depth) control, and a unique pulsing protocol, is capable of selectively damaging SGs at depth without damage to the surrounding dermis or the epidermis. The system offers two different protocols that were developed with different levels of discomfort allowing for two different methods for pain mitigation (injectable vs. topical anesthesia).