It is a sequence, not a facial
Clearing acne means settling inflammation first, then resurfacing, then holding it. Treatments given in the wrong order are why courses stall.
- Length
- 1h
- From
- $189
- Area
- Skin
- Downtime
- Minimal
What it is
A staged clearing course. Deep cleansing and clinical extractions first, then peels and light therapy as the inflammation settles.
The appointment
Grading of the acne and trigger review
Deep cleanse and clinical extractions
Customised peel or light therapy
Home care that you can actually keep up
Right for you if
- Active breakouts across the face, chest or back
- Hormonal patterns along the jaw
- Post-acne marks and early scarring
Afterwards
Skin can look worse in week two before it turns. That is expected and we plan for it.
Your practitioner confirms suitability, strength and the number of sessions at your consultation. Prices are indicative.
Why it is worth it
Home care is half the programme
What you do on the other twenty seven days matters more than the appointment. The prescription is written to be kept, not to be impressive.
It plans for the bad week
Skin often looks worse around week two as congestion surfaces. Being told that in advance is the difference between staying the course and abandoning it.
Choosing a practitioner
Ask how many acne courses the practitioner has run to completion, not how many treatments they offer. Clearing skin is a long game and experience shows.
Asked about acne programme
How long until it clears?
Eight to twelve weeks for most inflammatory acne, longer for hormonal patterns along the jaw. You will be given a realistic number at the consultation.
Will you tell me to see a doctor?
If your acne is cystic or scarring, yes. Some cases need medical management and a clinic that pretends otherwise is wasting your money.
Can I keep using my own products?
Bring them. Some will stay, some are probably making it worse. You will be told which and why.
What about the marks left behind?
Post-inflammatory pigment fades with time and SPF. Actual scarring is a separate conversation and a separate treatment, once the active acne has settled.
Start with a plan, not a guess.
A 45 minute mapping appointment reads your skin and sets the order of treatments. Nothing is booked until you agree to it.