Facials & skin
Acne-prone skin
Clinic treatments that may help breakout-prone skin, planned around your skin and any treatment you already use.
At a glance
- Appointment
- Varies
- We'll tell you how long to allow when you book
- Your plan
- Tailored
- Such as an acne peel or LED
- Downtime
- Depends
- From none after LED to a few days of flaking after a peel
- Time to work
- Weeks
- Even prescribed treatment takes 6 to 12 weeks
- Works best
- Alongside
- With your skincare and any prescribed treatment
- Price from
- £29
- Free 20-minute consultation
Written using information from NICE, the British Association of Dermatologists and the American Academy of Dermatology. Last reviewed November 2026. How we wrote this page
Clinic care for breakout-prone skin
Acne is very common. It happens when pores become blocked with oil and dead skin, and bacteria and inflammation follow. Hormones, some medicines, oily skincare and picking can all play a part.
The usual first treatments for acne are creams, gels or tablets from a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist, and most take at least 12 weeks to work well. Clinic treatments don't replace these. They can sit alongside them, as part of a plan.
Depending on your skin, your plan may include a chemical peel, LED light therapy or a facial. Peels remove dead skin cells and oil that clog pores, and light treatments are used alongside other treatment, as they rarely work on their own. Our price list includes an acne peel and anti-bacterial LED.
Who it’s for
Adults only
Treatment is only for adults aged 18 and over.
Often a good fit if you
- have mild, breakout-prone skin and would like clinic care alongside your skincare
- already use a treatment from a pharmacist, GP or dermatologist, and want to add a facial or peel (we'll check what you use)
- have marks left by old spots and want to talk through your options
Not suitable, or we’ll wait, if you
- have painful lumps or cysts, or acne that's getting worse quickly: please see your GP first
- have acne that's leaving scars or dark marks that last: please see your GP too, and we can work alongside them
- are taking isotretinoin, or have taken it recently
If acne is affecting your mood or confidence, please talk to your GP as well. Support is available.
Aftercare
Please do
- Wash with a gentle, pH-neutral cleanser twice a day.
- Choose oil-free skincare, sun cream and make-up, and remove make-up at the end of the day.
- Keep using any treatment your GP, pharmacist or dermatologist has recommended, and tell us what you use.
- See your GP urgently if your acne suddenly becomes severe or you feel unwell with it.
| Avoid | For |
|---|---|
| Picking or squeezing spots | Always, as it raises the risk of scarring |
Risks and side effects
- Common and expected
- It depends on the treatment: from brief redness after a facial or LED, to a few days of redness and flaking after a peel.
- Your skin tone
- Acne can leave dark marks that last longer than the spots, and peels, microdermabrasion and lasers can cause side effects in deeper skin tones. We take your skin tone into account in every plan.
- When to see a doctor
- See your GP urgently if your acne suddenly becomes severe, or you feel unwell with it.
Worried after your treatment?
If anything about your skin worries you, contact us straight away on WhatsApp (opens WhatsApp) or call 07532 895989.
Prices
Acne-prone skin
Per session unless stated
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Acne peel, face | £119 |
| Acne peel, body | £189 |
| Anti-bacterial LED | £39 |
| Anti-bacterial LED, course of 3 Per session in a course of 3 | £29 |
Your 20-minute consultation is free. We’ll confirm your final price and plan before any treatment.
Your questions
Can you get rid of my acne?
No treatment can promise that. Clinic treatments may help breakout-prone skin as part of a plan, alongside the skincare or treatment your pharmacist, GP or dermatologist recommends.
Do clinic treatments work for acne?
The evidence is limited. US dermatologists found too little evidence to recommend for or against peels, light treatments or microneedling for acne. That's why we use them alongside proven treatment, not instead of it.
Should I stop my prescribed treatment?
No. Keep using what your GP, pharmacist or dermatologist recommends, and tell us about it at your consultation.
How long until I see a difference?
It takes time. Even prescribed acne treatment usually takes 6 to 8 weeks to make a difference, and often 12 weeks. We'll talk through what to expect at your consultation.
What can I do at home?
Use a gentle, pH-neutral cleanser twice a day, choose oil-free skincare, sun cream and make-up, remove make-up at night, and try not to pick or squeeze spots, which can cause scarring.
Can you help with acne scars?
Once your acne has settled, we can talk you through options for scarring, such as microneedling.
What does it cost?
The acne peel and anti-bacterial LED prices are on this page. Your consultation is free, and we'll confirm your plan and price before any treatment.
Related treatments
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Chemical peels
Peels for dull, uneven-looking or breakout-prone skin, from gentler options to stronger ones.
From £99
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LED light therapy
A gentle light treatment, used alongside your skincare or after a facial or peel.
From £29
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Microneedling
Gradual, collagen-building treatment for acne scars, uneven texture and fine lines.
From £99
How we wrote this page
Written using information from NICE, the British Association of Dermatologists and the American Academy of Dermatology. Last reviewed November 2026.
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Acne vulgaris: management (NG198)
- British Association of Dermatologists. Acne
- American Academy of Dermatology. Lasers and lights: How well do they treat acne?
- American Academy of Dermatology. Acne: Diagnosis and treatment
- American Academy of Dermatology. American Academy of Dermatology issues updated guidelines for the management of acne
- American Academy of Dermatology. 10 tips for clearing acne in darker skin tones
This page is general information, not medical advice. At your consultation, we'll talk through what's right for you.
Have a question about acne-prone skin?
Message us on WhatsApp, give us a call or send an enquiry with the form. Your 20-minute consultation is free, at our clinic on 8 Commerce Road, Wood Green.
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