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 – Intro
00:16 – How to submit questions
00:31 – Meet Dr. Omar Ibrahimi
01:07 – Conference impressions & background
01:42 – Best value treatment: fractional resurfacing
02:25 – How resurfacing boosts skin health
02:52 – Acne basics, gaps in treatment & scarring prevention
04:28 – Need for sebaceous-targeting tech
06:28 – Selective laser targeting explained
06:40 – Acne wavelengths (blue/red, 1064)
07:06 – How lasers affect bacteria, inflammation & oil
07:31 – 1726 nm lasers introduced
08:02 – Why 1726 nm targets sebum
08:17 – Comparison to Accutane
09:12 – Shrinking glands without systemic effects
09:41 – AviClear vs. Acure
10:00 – FDA clearance & features
10:17 – Acure temperature-tracking
11:21 – Ensuring proper heating
12:11 – Patient experience
12:50 – Uses beyond acne
13:28 – Sebum as a laser target
14:16 – Oil-control benefits
14:26 – Rapid-fire Q&A
16:00 – Quality-of-life impact
16:24 – Final remarks
16:31 – Dr. Azi's message
16:41 – Outro & gratitude
17:27 – Review + share reminders
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Follow Omar Ibrahimi on Instagram: @ctskindoc
Dr. Omar Ibrahimi is a board-certified, laser fellowship–trained 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.
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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. © Azadeh Shirazi, MD FAAD.
