Acne laser
AviClear in Houston
AviClear is an FDA-cleared laser for active acne on the face. Three sessions, about 30 minutes each, with no downtime after a visit. The laser is aimed at oil glands, so it is planned for breakouts that keep coming back, and the consultation decides if it is the right next step.

Why AviClear
Cleared, fast, and physician-led.
FDA-cleared
Cleared for mild to severe acne. Safety is part of that FDA clearance.
Fast
Three visits, about 30 minutes each, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Safe
Medically overseen by Dr. Mark Khorsandi.
- Compare AviClearThree visits, about 30 minutes each, and the $3,500 series, set beside other acne care.Read the comparison
- About usPhysician-owned in Montrose. Dr. Mark Khorsandi oversees the plans.See the clinic
- About acneHow active breakouts are assessed, then written into a sequenced plan.See acne care
What to expect
Three visits.
- 1
Session 1
Starting photos, then about 30 minutes of treatment.
- 2
Session 2
Four to six weeks later. The visit opens with how the skin recovered.
- 3
Session 3
Last visit in the series. You leave with a written home plan.
Cost
What AviClear costs in Houston
$3,500
Three sessions, paid once.
What the series includes
- All 3 sessions, about 4–6 weeks apart
- Candidacy check before you book
- About 30 minutes each visit
- Aftercare and a follow-up plan
FAQs
Price, timing, and fit.
How much does AviClear cost in Houston?
The AviClear series is $3,500 at ZO Skin Centre Houston. That price covers all three sessions, usually spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, as one series. Financing is available through Cherry, Klarna, and Affirm. Cherry can be as low as $145 a month for 24 months. A complimentary consultation confirms the series is the right plan before you pay.
Does AviClear work on hormonal acne?
Hormonal acne often shows up as oil-driven breakouts along the jaw, chin, and lower cheeks. AviClear is a 1726 nm laser aimed at the oil glands that feed that cycle, so it can belong in the plan when breakouts keep returning after a real run of topical care. It does not replace a hormone evaluation when acne is severe, painful, or scarring quickly. The consultation decides whether the laser is the right next step.
Is AviClear safe for darker skin tones?
AviClear uses a 1726 nm wavelength aimed at oil glands rather than pigment, which is why it is discussed across a range of skin tones. That is not a yes for every person. Recent sun, a tan, irritation, and medical history still decide whether treatment day is appropriate, and the provider checks those before the first session.
How long until I see results?
The three sessions are spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart. The series is not judged on the day of the first visit. Skin can keep changing for months afterward, and a flare between sessions can happen. Follow-up photos at about 3, 6, and 12 months are how the trend is read. Response varies.
Do I need maintenance after AviClear?
The standard protocol is three sessions. A maintenance visit is not booked automatically. At the end of session three the provider writes the home routine, when to recheck, and whether any later visit is useful based on how the skin responded. Marks and indented scars are a separate step after active breakouts are quieter.
Who treats you
The providers for this series.

Mini
Registered Nurse and aesthetic injector
Approximately 14 years in medical aesthetics.
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Krista
Licensed esthetician and senior laser technician
Laser care for acne-prone skin. Former aesthetics instructor.
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Dr. Mark Khorsandi
Founder and medical director
Physician and surgeon. Oversees the plans here, trained with Dr. Zein Obagi.
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