Acne and scarring can affect the way you feel about your appearance. Dr. Anna Le and the team at Annandale Ob-Gyn offer effective treatment solutions for acne, acne scarring, and scars from surgery or injury. To banish embarrassing acne or scars, schedule a consultation with one of the offices in Annandale or Alexandria, Virginia, or make an appointment online.
"Dr Anna Le was very knowledgeable and at the same time very kind and considerate."
"Thank you for Shara; she was so pleasant."
"It is wonderful place which I have ever seen since 2 years I am coming to this place for all my check up ."
"Dr. Le and her staff were all phenomenal! I really appreciated getting an ultrasound then and there and not have to wait to make a follow up appt. She understood all my concerns and provided honest feedback. I'm excited to have found this practice!"
"I've never been to an OB/GYN. I was REALLY impressed. The doctor really listened to my problems and her plan of action is really reasonable. I was totally at ease & I will absolutely be back in the future. The staff was so polite, and the building was really clean. I felt like I was in great hands."
"Shara is wonderful! She is the only provider that has ever made me feel comfortable at an OBGYN."
"Dr. Summer is the greatest doctor!"
"I love all the staff and doctors at Annandale OBGYN! They're all so amazing."
"Excellent doctor and staff. Love the location. From beginning to end the staff was courteous and the doctor very knowledgeable, I would recommend her any time ! Looking forward for my next appointment."
"The staff and doctors are awesome! i give it 5 stars and recomend it to any woman that is expecting."
"Dr. Le is warm and personable and very knowledgeable."
"Excellent!! Went there before/during/after my pregnancy! All staff are very nice and friendly!! LOVE IT!!"
"Amazing staff, I fully trusted everyone with my pregnancy."
"I have been to three separate OBGYN offices over the last three years, and have come away dissatisfied, or even horrified, at some of the experiences. I visited Annandale OBGYN this week and it was everything the other businesses were not - professional, clean, timely, informative, and attentive."
"They are the best!"
"Dr. Le was very warm, thoughtful, knowledgeable with excellent bedside manners. Her staffs was so friendly and helpful. They always made us feel welcomed and the care was so personable. Just one word: Outstanding!!!"
"I really love this office everyone is so nice , the office is really gorgeous and the doctors there are amazing they really take time to listen to you and you don’t feel like your visit is being rushed even though they are a really busy office . They listen to any concerns and you give you different options to what they think is best or what you would want, overall lovely office and staff!"
"Amazing staff and service. Everyone is very nice and attentive, I would highly recommend this place to a friend or anyone who is looking for an Ob-Gyn doctor. The office has staff that speak Spanish, Vietnamese, and English."
"After calling numerous Gyn offices & never had staff call me back, I was able to get an appointment quickly at Annandale Gyn. Staff very nice to work me into their schedule. Dr. Awad is a very pleasant, professional doctor. His manner was empathetic & concerned."
"I was more than pleased with my visit. Everyone was friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, and prompt. I would recommend this office to everyone!"
"My research paid off. She is amazing in so many ways. Listening carefully, taking me seriously, and making sure my questions were all answered are what make her unique in a medical field of in and out patients. The office staff is fabulous too. I had an issue with my prescription and her staff quickly solved the problem in minutes over the phone. She is a 'unicorn' in the OBGYN world!"
"Everyone here is absolutely wonderful! Very welcoming from day one, I wouldn't want to go any place else! They are very helpful in so many ways! Thank you to everyone here for making my pregnancy even more special!"
"Dr. Anna Le sincerely cares about her patients."
"Great staff, everyone was very efficient and personable, had a great first impression and their time wait was very short!"
"Been coming to Dr. Le for more than 12 years. She has delivered all my children and each one was unique. She’s not only your Dr but she is also My moral support and she is like my family. Will never go anywhere else. Thank you Dr. Le"
"I was more than pleased with my visit. Everyone was friendly, compassionate, knowledgeable, and prompt. I would recommend this office to everyone!"
"Everyone here is absolutely wonderful! Very welcoming from day one, I wouldn't want to go any place else! They are very helpful in so many ways! Thank you to everyone here for making my pregnancy even more special!"
"Dr. Anna Le sincerely cares about her patients. Her knowledge and care for her patients go beyond expectations- 5 stars!"
"It is a nice centre. I am happy with their services, they are quick in providing ultrasounds etc because can actually provide the ultrasound service in the same appointment which is time saving. All the doctors are wonderful."
"Excellent doctor and staff. From beginning to end the staff was courteous and the doctor very knowledgeable."
What is acne?
Acne occurs when tiny hair follicles in your skin become clogged with oil, dirt, or dead skin cells. Acne causes redness and inflammation, whiteheads, blackheads, or pimples.
Clogged pores can also become infected, causing more severe acne that reaches into the deep layers of your skin.
What causes acne?
Acne is primarily caused by excess oil production and bacteria that cause pores to become clogged and inflamed.
Hormones, diet, and stress may also contribute to the condition. Acne is most common among teenagers, but many adults also have acne.
How is acne treated?
Surface acne can be treated with a facial treatment called a chemical peel that causes deep exfoliation. A chemical peel creates a controlled wound that causes several layers of your skin to peel away, revealing new, healthier skin underneath. Types of chemical peels include:
- Salicylic acid: the most gentle peel; best for very mild acne
- Alpha hydroxy acid (glycolic acid): a medium strength peel with a 5-7 day recovery period
- Phenol: a deep peel performed under sedation with a two-week recovery period
For acne that is rooted more deeply within your skin, laser acne treatments may be your best option.
How do laser acne treatments work?
Laser treatments harness concentrated light energy to penetrate below the surface of your skin and target the bacteria that cause acne.
The laser also clears inflammation and triggers cellular renewal, including the production of new collagen and elastin, resulting in a clearer complexion and revitalized skin tissue.
How are acne or surgical scars treated?
Laser therapy is also useful to reduce acne scarring and other types of scars. The focused laser light can break apart scar tissue, which your immune system then eliminates from your skin over time.
The laser stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, and improves circulation, to give your skin a softer, smoother texture in the treatment area.
How many laser scar treatments will I need?
Your experienced Annandale provider designs a custom treatment plan based on your individual skin composition and goals for treatment. In most cases, a series of treatments is needed for best results.
If you’d like to have clearer skin or improve the look of scarring, call Annandale Ob-Gyn to schedule a consultation today, or make an appointment online.
