AccuRe Laser Explained: How a 1726 nm Laser Targets Acne
Medical Director Dr Sin Yong explains what the AccuRe laser is, how it heats oil glands, what the studies show, and which acne lasers IN Eternity Clinic uses.
WhatsApp to Enquire →Key facts ↓AccuRe laser is a 1726 nm laser designed to heat the oil glands that feed acne, using contact cooling and temperature control. Early studies are small. IN Eternity Clinic does not offer AccuRe.
- Why 1726 nm: sebum has absorption peaks near 1,210 and 1,728 nm, and laboratory work found artificial sebum heated about twice as much as water at 1,710 to 1,720 nm [2].
- Oil glands can be heated selectively: in that early work, skin exposed at about 1,700 nm with contact cooling showed heat damage to oil glands without damage to the surface [2].
- First clinical results were small: an open-label study treated 17 people aged 18 to 36 with up to three sessions seven weeks apart, without anaesthetic; inflammatory spots fell significantly and side effects were mild and short-lived [3].
- Cleared, with a four-session plan: the maker states the system is FDA-cleared for mild to severe inflammatory acne and recommends four treatments a month apart [1].
- Darker skin is still a consideration: post-inflammatory pigmentation is more frequent and more severe in skin of colour, so any heat-based acne laser needs settings matched to skin type [6].
What is the AccuRe laser?
AccuRe is a laser system that uses a 1726 nm wavelength to heat sebaceous (oil) glands, while cooling the skin surface and monitoring temperature, to reduce inflammatory acne.
Most acne lasers calm inflammation or warm the skin generally. AccuRe is designed around one target, the oil gland, which is new in acne care. IN Eternity Clinic does not offer AccuRe. The lasers used here, and how they fit with medical treatment, are explained on laser acne treatment in Singapore, and other guides are under acne and acne scars.
| AccuRe (another device) | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Accure Acne, Inc., United States |
| Wavelength | 1726 nm, near a peak absorbed by sebum |
| Target | Sebaceous (oil) glands |
| Surface protection | Contact cooling with temperature control |
| Usual course | The maker recommends four treatments, a month apart |
| At IN Eternity Clinic | Not offered; described for comparison |
How does a 1726 nm laser target oil glands?
Sebum, the oil the glands make, absorbs light at about 1,726 nm a little more strongly than water does, so pulses at that wavelength heat oil-rich glands more than the tissue around them.
Laboratory work measured absorption peaks for sebum near 1,210 and 1,728 nm, and found artificial sebum heated about twice as much as water at 1,710 to 1,720 nm [2]. Because the difference is modest, the surface has to be cooled and the temperature controlled closely, or the epidermis would heat too. That is why the system pairs the laser with contact cooling [5]. The aim is fewer and smaller working oil glands, which in turn may mean fewer inflamed spots.
Does the AccuRe laser work for acne?
Early studies are encouraging but small, and most are linked to the company. Inflammatory spots fell in the first open-label study, and longer follow-up has been reported across skin types.
In the first clinical study, 17 people had up to three sessions seven weeks apart, with no anaesthetic; inflammatory lesion counts fell significantly and side effects were mild and temporary [3]. A later trial reported lasting results and tolerability for moderate to severe acne across skin types [4]. What is still missing is larger, independent comparisons against standard acne treatment, so it is fair to call it a promising option rather than a settled one.
| Question | What is known so far |
|---|---|
| Does it reduce inflamed spots? | Yes, in small open-label and company-linked studies |
| Does it help blackheads and whiteheads? | Less clear; these depend on follicle blockage, not only oil |
| Does it treat scars? | No; scars are treated separately once acne is controlled |
| Does it replace medical treatment? | Not established; large head-to-head comparisons with standard care are still lacking |
| Is it safe for darker skin? | Trials included all skin types, according to the maker; numbers are still small |
How many AccuRe sessions are needed, and does it hurt?
The maker recommends four sessions a month apart. In the first study, sessions were done without anaesthetic, using contact cooling for comfort [1,3].
Heat-based treatments are felt as stinging warmth in each pulse. Afterwards, redness and mild swelling are the usual short-lived effects reported, and a temporary flare of spots can happen with many acne treatments while the skin settles. For comparison, the acne lasers used at IN Eternity Clinic are usually given as a short course of four to six sessions, two to four weeks apart, reviewed against photographs at about eight to twelve weeks.
“A laser that heats oil glands is a genuinely new idea. New is not the same as proven for your skin, so I still start acne where the evidence is deepest and add devices where they earn their place.”
Can a laser cure acne for good?
No laser has been shown to switch acne off for good in everyone. Acne comes from blocked follicles, oil, bacteria, inflammation and hormones, and a laser acts on only part of that.
That is the reason medical treatment remains the foundation of acne care: skincare or prescription medicine changes how follicles block and how glands respond to hormones. Lasers are added to calm inflammation, reduce oiliness for a period and fade marks. Deep, painful nodules or acne that is already scarring need prompt medical treatment rather than waiting for a device; see cystic acne treatment and hormonal acne.
Which acne lasers does IN Eternity Clinic use instead?
Each laser here acts on a different part of the problem, chosen by what the skin shows on the day: red, inflamed spots; oily, congested skin; or brown marks left behind.
| What you see | Laser used here | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Red, inflamed spots and background redness | Shaonu Guang 675 nm | Calms inflammation and redness in the dermis under contact cooling |
| Oily, congested skin with small spots | Carbon laser peel or R2 Glow (1064 nm) | Clears surface oil and warms oil glands for a period |
| Brown marks after spots settle | T2 Frax Radiance on DEKA TORO | Breaks up pigment with little heat |
| Indented scars | Acne scar treatment pathway | Remodels scar tissue once acne is controlled |
Details are on carbon laser peel and acne treatment. Indented scars follow a different plan on acne scar treatment.
Is a heat-based acne laser safe for Asian skin?
It can be, with settings matched to skin type. Asian skin is more prone to dark marks after heat or inflammation, so cooling, energy and spacing are chosen with that in mind.
Post-inflammatory pigmentation is more frequent and more severe in skin of colour [6], and acne itself often leaves brown marks that last longer than the spots. Whatever the device, tell the doctor about recent tanning and any history of dark marks, and use sunscreen daily; see PIE vs PIH acne marks.
What Dr Sin Yong looks for
- Which kind of acne you have: blackheads and whiteheads, inflamed spots, deep nodules, or a mix.
- Signs of hormonal acne, such as irregular periods, excess facial hair or adult-onset breakouts along the jaw.
- Any acne that is already leaving scars, which makes prompt medical treatment the priority.
- Your skin type and history of dark marks after spots or past treatments.
- What you have already tried, for how long, and how your skin responded.
- Whether the goal is fewer spots, less oil, fading marks or treating scars, because each has a different tool.
General clinical observations used at consultation; they describe what is checked, not any individual result.
Frequently asked questions
Is AccuRe laser available in Singapore at IN Eternity Clinic?
No. IN Eternity Clinic does not offer AccuRe. Active acne is treated here with medical care plus lasers such as the 675 nm laser, carbon laser peel and R2 Glow, chosen by what the skin shows.
What wavelength does the AccuRe laser use?
It uses 1726 nm, a wavelength near an absorption peak of sebum, delivered with contact cooling and temperature control.
How many AccuRe sessions are recommended?
The maker recommends four treatments a month apart. Early studies used up to three sessions about seven weeks apart.
Is AccuRe better than medication for acne?
That has not been shown in large independent trials. Medical treatment remains the foundation of acne care; devices are added where they help.
Does AccuRe treat acne scars?
No. It targets oil glands to reduce active acne. Indented scars need scar treatments, such as subcision, TCA CROSS or resurfacing, once acne is controlled.
Can AccuRe be used on darker skin?
The maker reports that trials included all skin types. Numbers are still small, so darker skin should be assessed carefully with any heat-based acne laser.
Which laser is used for active acne at IN Eternity Clinic?
It depends on the skin: the 675 nm laser for red, inflamed spots, carbon laser peel or R2 Glow for oily, congested skin, and pico for brown marks, alongside medical skincare.
Book an assessment
IN Eternity Clinic, 9 Scotts Road, #12-01 Pacific Plaza, Singapore 228210. By appointment with Medical Director Dr Sin Yong. Monday to Saturday, 11am to 8pm. WhatsApp or call +65 8815 3008. At IN Eternity Clinic a consultation fee applies, and it is waived if you go ahead with any medical treatment; the fee is S$120.
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References
- Accure Acne, Inc. Accure Laser System, official site (accureacne.com). Read 29 October 2026. accureacne.com
- Sakamoto FH, Doukas AG, Farinelli WA, et al. Selective photothermolysis to target sebaceous glands: theoretical estimation of parameters and preliminary results using a free electron laser. Lasers Surg Med 2012;44(2):175-183 (online 2011). doi:10.1002/lsm.21132
- Goldberg D, Kothare A, Doucette M, et al. Selective photothermolysis with a novel 1726 nm laser beam: a safe and effective solution for acne vulgaris. J Cosmet Dermatol 2023;22(2):486-496 (online 2022). doi:10.1111/jocd.15602
- Alexiades M, Kothare A, Goldberg D, Dover JS. Novel 1726 nm laser demonstrates durable therapeutic outcomes and tolerability for moderate-to-severe acne across skin types. J Am Acad Dermatol 2023;89(4):703-710. doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2023.05.085
- Scopelliti MG, Kothare A, Karavitis M. A novel 1726-nm laser system for safe and effective treatment of acne vulgaris. Lasers Med Sci 2022;37(9):3639-3647. doi:10.1007/s10103-022-03645-6
- Davis EC, Callender VD. Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation: a review of the epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment options in skin of color. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2010;3(7):20-31. PMID 20725554
These sources describe mechanisms and general evidence. They are not a promise of any individual result; suitability is decided at an in-person assessment.