All Four Pillars of Acne With One Laser - Dr. Chesahna Kindred, MD | AAD 2026
Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Chesahna Kindred demonstrates how the Aerolase Neo Elite treats all four pillars of acne—live at AAD 2026. No consumables, safe for all skin types.
Why does the Aerolase Neo Elite work for acne?
In this live demonstration from AAD 2026, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Chesahna Kindred explains how she uses the Aerolase Neo Elite as a daily clinical workhorse for acne treatment—across all skin types, ages, and hormonal presentations.
Dr. Kindred walks through how the Neo Elite addresses all four pillars of acne management: pore regulation, dead skin reduction, bacterial elimination, and oil production control. She shares clinical outcomes where patients who were cleared for Accutane no longer needed it after weekly Neo Elite treatments—and highlights how the device simultaneously reduces acne-associated PIH and scarring, a critical benefit for skin of color patients.
Clinical applications covered in this video:
- Acne vulgaris (including Accutane-eligible patients)
- Hormonal acne in patients with PCOS
- Pediatric acne
- Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) prevention
- Facial hair reduction (PCOS patients, single-device protocol)
The Neo Elite's 650-microsecond 1064nm Nd:YAG pulse delivers measurable results without discomfort, without consumables, and without generating PIH—making it viable for daily clinical use across a broad patient population.
Recorded live at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, 2026.
Presented by Chesahna Kindred, MD, MBA, FAAD
Board-certified dermatologist, published research author, and national speaker with a specialized focus on ethnic skin. She is the Chair of the National Medical Association, dermatology section, and a member of several regional dermatology societies. Medical director of Kindred Hair & Skin Center.
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