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Consultation
A specialist examines your skin, asks which medication and skincare you use and checks for contraindications. The consultation is free.
TO BE · Services · Acne and post-acne
Acne and post-acne: device-based skin care
IMPULSE 100 + SFT spectral phototherapy
We calm inflammation, regulate the sebaceous glands and smooth out post-acne marks. Our course uses no antibiotics and no hormones.
Active acne
Post-acne marks
No antibiotics or hormones
From age 11–12
Tbilisi and Batumi
about the procedure
What device-based acne care is and who it suits
Acne starts with inflammation and excess sebum. At TO BE, two devices work on it. IMPULSE 100 uses high-frequency pulses to break down the bacterial membrane and regulate the sebaceous glands. SFT spectral phototherapy calms inflammation and speeds up healing. Together they reduce breakouts and smooth out post-acne marks.
The course suits teenagers and adults, men and women, with active breakouts or with marks and uneven texture after acne. We accept teenagers from age 11–12: under 14 the course uses IMPULSE 100 only, and we add spectral phototherapy from age 14.
If a dermatologist already treats you, you can combine our procedures with the prescribed treatment.
step by step
How the course works
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Procedures
Once a month: IMPULSE 100 works on inflammation and the sebaceous glands, and SFT calms inflammation and speeds up healing.
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Home care
We select professional skincare for home so you keep the result between procedures.
method comparison
Device-based care vs isotretinoin and retinoid creams: the difference
| Criterion | TO BE | Other methods |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | IMPULSE 100 and SFT calm inflammation and regulate the sebaceous glands | Isotretinoin (Roaccutane, Acnetrent) is a systemic drug that a dermatologist prescribes. Retinoid creams and gels go on the skin every day |
| Medication | Our course uses no antibiotics and no hormones | Isotretinoin needs a prescription, blood tests and strict pregnancy prevention |
| First changes | In most cases after 1–2 procedures, with a cumulative effect | Isotretinoin and retinoids take months |
| Course | 6–7 procedures once a month on average, depending on the stage | Daily tablets or daily application |
| Restrictions | No restrictions during the course | Isotretinoin limits sun exposure and alcohol and rules out pregnancy |
| With treatment | You can combine it with prescribed treatment. Only your dermatologist changes the dose | — |
course and results
Course and results
The number of procedures depends on the stage of acne: 6–7 on average, once a month. In most cases you see the first changes after 1–2 procedures. After that the effect builds up: you get fewer breakouts, and post-acne marks smooth out.
The course comes with no restrictions, so you keep your normal routine. To hold the result, the specialist selects home care for you.
Acne course results
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Questions and answers
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Can acne go away without pills?
Our course uses no antibiotics and no hormones: the IMPULSE 100 and SFT devices do the work. If a dermatologist has already prescribed treatment, you can combine it with our procedures, and only your dermatologist changes the dose of medication.
How does device-based care differ from isotretinoin (Accutane)?
Isotretinoin is a systemic drug. A dermatologist prescribes it, and the course lasts months with regular blood tests. Our procedures use devices and no medication: high-frequency pulses and phototherapy calm inflammation and regulate the sebaceous glands.
Can I have the procedures while taking medication?
Yes, you can combine the procedures with prescribed treatment, isotretinoin included. Only your dermatologist decides whether to change the dose.
How many procedures does acne need?
6–7 procedures once a month on average. We give an exact number after the examination, because it depends on the stage. In most cases you see the first changes after 1–2 procedures.
From what age can I take the course?
From age 11–12. Under 14 the course uses IMPULSE 100 only, and we add spectral phototherapy from age 14.
How can I reduce post-acne marks?
IMPULSE 100 and SFT smooth out post-acne marks and uneven texture, and the result builds up with each procedure. If dark spots remain after acne, our pigmentation course can help too. We will advise at the consultation.
Are there restrictions during the course?
No, the course comes with no restrictions. To keep the result between procedures, the specialist selects home care for you.
Who should not have these procedures?
The IMPULSE 100 instructions list these contraindications: pregnancy and breastfeeding, a pacemaker or other electronic implants, metal implants in the treatment area, cancer, epilepsy, acute infections and fever, damaged skin or unhealed wounds in the area, keloid scars or a tendency to form them, and serious blood clotting disorders. Before the course, a specialist checks your case at a free consultation.
How much does the course cost, and where do you work?
The cost depends on the stage and the number of procedures. We will name it after a free consultation. We work in Tbilisi and Batumi.
Where to take an acne course in Tbilisi and Batumi
Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram, a photo of your skin helps. We will advise on the course and find a time. The consultation is free.
Tbilisi: 2B University St, open daily 10:00–20:00. Batumi: 143 Parnavaz Mepe St, 10:00–20:00, closed on Sundays, when we reply to messages on Monday.