[TARRYTOWN, N.Y.] December 9, 2025—Aerolase, a company specializing in advanced laser and light-based dermatology and aesthetics solutions, announced its win in the "Best Acne Device" category for the MedEsthetics 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.
Similar to its sister brand, Skin Inc., the Readers' Choice Awards set out to spotlight the best and brightest in its industry. For Skin Inc., that means letting estheticians and spa professionals weigh in on their favorites in skin, spa and wellness. For MedEsthetics, it means letting medspa and aesthetic professionals curate a list of their favorites based on real-world clinical experience and patient outcomes.
Aerolase: Neo Elite & Era Elite
In addition to the Neo/Neo Elite's win in "Best Acne Device", Aerolase was a finalist in the "Best Laser Skin Resurfacing Device" category. Notably, Aerolase was the only company to be awarded in "Best Acne Device", with there being no finalists, and is one of the brands honored more than once in this award cycle.
"Neo Elite delivers what patients and practitioners need most—exceptional results without the pain, downtime or limitations of traditional acne treatments," says Pavel Efremkin, PhD, founder and CEO of Aerolase. "This award reflects the confidence that thousands of providers place in Neo Elite to deliver life-changing outcomes for their acne patients."
Clinical studies demonstrate the device's remarkable efficacy, with patients experiencing an 84% reduction in acne at the end of five treatments and 87% reduction at 90-day follow-up. Beyond clearing active breakouts, in the same treatment, Neo Elite addresses the complete spectrum of acne-related concerns, including post-inflammatory erythema (PIE), post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and acne scarring.
Era/Era Elite's recognition in the "Best Laser Skin Resurfacing" category highlights the device's approach to face, neck and décolletage rejuvenation. Moreover, a study at Howard University Medical School found Era Elite uniquely efficacious yet safe on even the darkest skin tones, i.e., Fitzpatrick Types V and VI. Era Elite offers both full-field and hybrid fractional treatment modes with a 300-microsecond pulse duration at 2940nm wavelength.
"The combination of Neo Elite and Era Elite represents a paradigm shift in how we approach skin rejuvenation," notes Dr. Michael Gold, a key opinion leader, dermatologist and researcher. "We're seeing remarkable improvements in collagen synthesis, vascular health and overall skin quality, all achieved in a single, comfortable session with minimal downtime."
When used in combination, Neo Elite and Era Elite create what researchers call a "regenerative neocollagenesis powerhouse" for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
The dual-laser protocol targets both deep and superficial dermal layers, with the 650-microsecond 1064nm Nd:YAG penetrating to stimulate deep collagen production and enhance microvascular health, while the 300-microsecond 2940nm Er:YAG addresses superficial concerns and promotes controlled renewal of the upper dermal layers.
In a clinical study of 25 patients aged 38-61, researchers found that 86% of participants showed significant increases in Type III collagen production, with 57% demonstrating notable Type I collagen increases one-month post-treatment.
In an age where aesthetic procedures are destined to become smarter and even less invasive than they already are, understanding what's on the cutting-edge of the industry and what clients are looking for can only make all spa, skin and wellness professionals more adaptable in such a rapidly evolving landscape.
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