{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Resetting the Skin: Dr. Ibrahimi on Lasers, Oil Control &amp; Real Results","description":"In this episode of More Than A Pretty Face, Dr. Azi talks with Dr. Omar Ibrahimi about the newest acne innovations, including 1726 nm lasers like AviClear and Acure, and why fractional resurfacing remains a top-value treatment. They compare laser technology to Accutane, discuss benefits for oily skin and sebaceous hyperplasia, and end with rapid-fire questions and insights on how deeply skin health affects confidence. Timeline of what was discussed: 00:00 \u2013 Intro 00:16 \u2013 How to submit questions 00:31 \u2013 Meet Dr. Omar Ibrahimi 01:07 \u2013 Conference impressions &amp;amp; background 01:42 \u2013 Best value treatment: fractional resurfacing 02:25 \u2013 How resurfacing boosts skin health 02:52 \u2013 Acne basics, gaps in treatment &amp;amp; scarring prevention 04:28 \u2013 Need for sebaceous-targeting tech 06:28 \u2013 Selective laser targeting explained 06:40 \u2013 Acne wavelengths (blue\/red, 1064) 07:06 \u2013 How lasers affect bacteria, inflammation &amp;amp; oil 07:31 \u2013 1726 nm lasers introduced 08:02 \u2013 Why 1726 nm targets sebum 08:17 \u2013 Comparison to Accutane 09:12 \u2013 Shrinking glands without systemic effects 09:41 \u2013 AviClear vs. Acure 10:00 \u2013 FDA clearance &amp;amp; features 10:17 \u2013 Acure temperature-tracking 11:21 \u2013 Ensuring proper heating 12:11 \u2013 Patient experience 12:50 \u2013 Uses beyond acne 13:28 \u2013 Sebum as a laser target 14:16 \u2013 Oil-control benefits 14:26 \u2013 Rapid-fire Q&amp;amp;A 16:00 \u2013 Quality-of-life impact 16:24 \u2013 Final remarks 16:31 \u2013 Dr. Azi\u2019s message 16:41 \u2013 Outro &amp;amp; gratitude 17:27 \u2013 Review + share reminders &amp;nbsp;  ______________________________________________________________ Follow Omar Ibrahimi on Instagram: @ctskindoc Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is a board-certified, laser fellowship\u2013trained dermatologist and the founding medical director of the Connecticut Skin Institute. With advanced training from Harvard, MGH, and the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, he is a nationally recognized expert in laser and energy-based devices, Mohs surgery, and acne innovation. He is known for his research-driven approach and commitment to safe, effective, patient-centered care.  ______________________________________________________________ Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email morethanaprettyfacepodcast@gmail.com. Shop skincare at https:\/\/azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https:\/\/www.lajollalaserderm.com\/ The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. \u00a9 Azadeh Shirazi, MD FAAD. &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"More Than a Pretty Face","author_url":"https:\/\/morethanaprettyface.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39353565\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39353565"}