Show patients their result before they treat.
The first FDA-cleared 1726nm laser — selectively shrinks the oil glands behind acne for drug-free, lasting clearance.
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Plan • Device
Recommended Protocol
AviClear
Acne laser device
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
AviClear is Cutera's FDA-cleared 1726nm laser — the first laser approved to treat acne. It selectively heats and suppresses the oil glands that cause breakouts, offering drug-free clearance similar to isotretinoin without the side effects. Treatment is a series of three sessions, works on all skin tones, and keeps improving for months afterward.
AviClear is Cutera's 1726nm laser and the first energy device FDA-cleared to treat acne by directly targeting the sebaceous (oil) glands. The wavelength is selectively absorbed by sebum, heating and suppressing the overactive glands that drive breakouts — the same biological target as isotretinoin, but without the medication. Treatment is a series of three sessions, built-in cooling keeps it comfortable, and clearance continues to improve for months after the final session. It works across all skin tones and treats mild to severe acne on the face and body.
For a practice, AviClear is a flagship acne offering that attracts a younger, motivated patient and a recurring skin-quality relationship that often extends into scar revision and tone work. Because the payoff builds after the sessions end, the conversion challenge is helping an acne-weary patient trust a new approach. Previewing the projected clear, even complexion on their own photo makes the result tangible and supports the three-session package and the maintenance that follows.
AviClear
Made by
Cutera
Category
Acne laser device
Type
In-clinic device
US regulatory status
FDA-cleared for the treatment of mild to severe inflammatory acne.
See the full treatment category — what it does, the concerns it solves, and how it fits into a visual 12-month plan.
Each concern maps to its full range of options — and lets patients preview their result before they commit.
Clogged pores, breakouts, and inflammation on the face, chest, or back.
Explore concernPits, raised marks, and discoloration left behind after breakouts heal.
Explore concernVisibly dilated pores and dark, clogged blackheads that make skin look rough and uneven.
Explore concernSmall, soft, yellowish bumps from enlarged oil glands, most often on the forehead and cheeks.
Explore concernChronic facial redness, flushing, and visible vessels across the cheeks, nose, and chin.
Explore concernCommon questions patients ask about AviClear — and what practices should be ready to answer.
Its 1726nm wavelength is absorbed by sebum and selectively heats the sebaceous (oil) glands, suppressing the overproduction of oil that drives acne — targeting the same root cause as oral medication, but with a laser instead of a drug.
For many patients it's an alternative. AviClear shrinks oil glands the way isotretinoin does, without the systemic side effects, blood tests, or pregnancy restrictions, which makes it attractive to patients who can't take or want to avoid the oral drug. A provider confirms whether it's right for you.
The standard protocol is three sessions spaced about a month apart. Skin keeps clearing for several months after the final treatment, and some patients add occasional maintenance.
Yes — because the 1726nm wavelength targets oil rather than pigment, AviClear is considered safe across the full range of skin tones, with built-in cooling for comfort.
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