ACNE

With appropriate care, active acne can be significantly reduced, inflammation controlled, and the risk of scarring minimized. Breakouts can become less frequent and less severe, skin texture can improve, and post-acne marks can fade more quickly.

Once active acne is controlled, treatments can also address residual redness, pigmentation, uneven texture, and acne scarring, helping the skin appear clearer, smoother, and more balanced. With a personalized, medically guided plan, many patients experience long-term improvement and greater confidence in their skin.

While acne cannot always be fully prevented, consistent daily habits can reduce flare-ups and support treatment success:

• Gentle cleansing (avoid harsh scrubs or over-washing)
• Use of non-comedogenic skincare and makeup
• Consistent sunscreen to protect healing skin and prevent post-acne marks
• Avoiding picking or squeezing lesions, which increases scarring risk
• Managing known personal triggers (stress, friction, certain products)

Preventive care focuses on maintaining a healthy skin barrier and minimizing inflammation—both critical for long-term control.

Acne treatment is tailored to type, severity, distribution, and scarring risk, often combining medical therapy with in-clinic treatments for optimal results. All plans are individualized following a physician assessment.

Prescription Treatments (Topical & Oral)

Topical therapies may include:

• Retinoids (to normalize skin cell turnover and prevent clogged pores)
• Benzoyl peroxide (to reduce bacteria and inflammation)
• Combination topical antibiotics (used appropriately to limit resistance)
• Other actives such as azelaic acid or salicylic acid when indicated
  

Oral therapies (for moderate–severe or widespread acne) may include:

• Oral antibiotics for limited courses
• Hormonal therapies for suitable female patients
• Isotretinoin for severe, scarring, or treatment-resistant acne (with appropriate monitoring and collaboration or referral when needed)

All medications are prescribed and monitored by a physician, with attention to safety, side effects, and lab monitoring where required.

Light-Based Acne Therapy

Sciton Forever Clear® BBL

For appropriate candidates, we offer Forever Clear® BBL, a broadband light treatment designed specifically for active acne. This three-step protocol uses:

• Blue light to target acne-causing bacteria
• Yellow light to reduce inflammation and redness
• Infrared light to support healing
  

This treatment is non-invasive, well tolerated, and involves little to no downtime. It is typically used alongside medical therapy, not as a replacement.

In-Clinic Acne Skin Treatments

To support acne control and reduce scarring risk, we may recommend:

• Professional extractions (when appropriate)
• Medical-grade chemical peels tailored for acne-prone skin
• Texture- and scar-focused procedures (laser, energy-based treatments, microneedling) after active acne is controlled
  

Acne Skincare & Maintenance

Daily skincare is a cornerstone of acne management. We guide patients toward:

• Gentle, non-stripping cleansers
• Barrier-supporting, non-comedogenic moisturizers
• Targeted active ingredients chosen to complement prescription therapy
• Consistent broad-spectrum sunscreen

Lifestyle considerations (makeup habits, gym routines, diet patterns) are discussed when relevant—without promoting restrictive or unrealistic changes.

With appropriate care, active acne can be significantly reduced, inflammation controlled, and the risk of scarring minimized. Breakouts can become less frequent and less severe, skin texture can improve, and post-acne marks can fade more quickly.

Once active acne is controlled, treatments can also address residual redness, pigmentation, uneven texture, and acne scarring, helping the skin appear clearer, smoother, and more balanced. With a personalized, medically guided plan, many patients experience long-term improvement and greater confidence in their skin.

While acne cannot always be fully prevented, consistent daily habits can reduce flare-ups and support treatment success:

• Gentle cleansing (avoid harsh scrubs or over-washing)
• Use of non-comedogenic skincare and makeup
• Consistent sunscreen to protect healing skin and prevent post-acne marks
• Avoiding picking or squeezing lesions, which increases scarring risk
• Managing known personal triggers (stress, friction, certain products)

Preventive care focuses on maintaining a healthy skin barrier and minimizing inflammation—both critical for long-term control.

Acne treatment is tailored to type, severity, distribution, and scarring risk, often combining medical therapy with in-clinic treatments for optimal results. All plans are individualized following a physician assessment.

Prescription Treatments (Topical & Oral)

Topical therapies may include:

• Retinoids (to normalize skin cell turnover and prevent clogged pores)
• Benzoyl peroxide (to reduce bacteria and inflammation)
• Combination topical antibiotics (used appropriately to limit resistance)
• Other actives such as azelaic acid or salicylic acid when indicated
  

Oral therapies (for moderate–severe or widespread acne) may include:

• Oral antibiotics for limited courses
• Hormonal therapies for suitable female patients
• Isotretinoin for severe, scarring, or treatment-resistant acne (with appropriate monitoring and collaboration or referral when needed)

All medications are prescribed and monitored by a physician, with attention to safety, side effects, and lab monitoring where required.

Light-Based Acne Therapy

Sciton Forever Clear® BBL

For appropriate candidates, we offer Forever Clear® BBL, a broadband light treatment designed specifically for active acne. This three-step protocol uses:

• Blue light to target acne-causing bacteria
• Yellow light to reduce inflammation and redness
• Infrared light to support healing
  

This treatment is non-invasive, well tolerated, and involves little to no downtime. It is typically used alongside medical therapy, not as a replacement.

In-Clinic Acne Skin Treatments

To support acne control and reduce scarring risk, we may recommend:

• Professional extractions (when appropriate)
• Medical-grade chemical peels tailored for acne-prone skin
• Texture- and scar-focused procedures (laser, energy-based treatments, microneedling) after active acne is controlled
  

Acne Skincare & Maintenance

Daily skincare is a cornerstone of acne management. We guide patients toward:

• Gentle, non-stripping cleansers
• Barrier-supporting, non-comedogenic moisturizers
• Targeted active ingredients chosen to complement prescription therapy
• Consistent broad-spectrum sunscreen

Lifestyle considerations (makeup habits, gym routines, diet patterns) are discussed when relevant—without promoting restrictive or unrealistic changes.