acne treatments
Celebrity Skin Scottsdale provides professional acne treatments focused on clearing active acne, reducing acne scars, fading hyperpigmentation, improving skin texture, and preventing future breakouts. Services include acne facials, chemical peels, LED light therapy, customized skincare programs, microneedling, and Clear + Brilliant laser treatments, combined with integrative nutrition and lifestyle guidance.
Unlike traditional skin care clinics that focus on facials alone, we take an integrative approach and treat the full spectrum of acne-related concerns, including inflammation, hormonal triggers, post-acne dark marks, uneven tone, and compromised skin barriers.
Our Integrative, Whole-Skin Acne Approach
Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting millions of Americans. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, adult acne is increasingly common, especially among women.
Lasting acne correction requires more than products or occasional treatments. At Celebrity Skin,
we combine professional treatments, customized skincare, and holistic skin health support to create sustainable improvement.
Our programs are built on three essential pillars:
Advanced Professional Treatments
We use evidence-based in-clinic therapies to clear congestion, control bacteria, and calm inflammation:
- Acne deep pore cleansing facials
- Professional extractions
- Microdermabrasion
- Chemical peels and/or enzymes
- LED light therapy
- Body acne protocols
By strategically combining multiple treatments within the same service—such as facials, chemical peels, extractions, and LED light therapy—we are able to accelerate results and achieve more consistent improvement than with any single treatment alone
Customized Medical-Grade Skincare
Your home care routine is just as important as in-office treatments. We design personalized regimens to:
- Regulate oil production
- Reduce breakouts
- Prevent clogged pores
- Minimize hyperpigmentation
- Strengthen the skin barrier
- Improve texture and tone
While social media, influencers, and retail beauty counters offer endless skincare recommendations, these suggestions are rarely personalized. They do not take into account your current treatments, active ingredients, hormone profile, skin type, climate, oil production, sensitivity level, or the specific products you are already using.
Using incompatible or overlapping products—often promoted online—can worsen acne, disrupt your skin barrier, and delay results. At Celebrity Skin, every home care routine is professionally evaluated to work synergistically with your in-office treatments and long-term skin goals. No generic routines.
Integrative & Holistic Skin Health Support
Many acne triggers begin internally, and long-term acne is rarely caused by using the “wrong” skincare products alone. While topical products can contribute to breakouts, they are seldom the true root cause. Your customized plan may include guidance on:
- Nutrition and inflammation
- Blood sugar balance
- Hormonal influences
- Stress and sleep patterns
- Lifestyle habits
- Product and makeup use
It’s the combination of multiple treatments within the same service, personalized skincare, and integrative care that creates lasting results—much like compound interest, where small, consistent improvements build on each other over time to produce meaningful, long-term change.
Choose Your Acne Treatment
Choose from our professionally designed acne services below. Each treatment is customized and may be combined for faster, more comprehensive results.
New Client Consultation + Acne Treatment
Our most popular starting option and the foundation for successful acne treatment. This extended session includes:
- In-depth skin analysis
- Review of current skin care products & makeup
- Lifestyle and diet discussion
- Customized treatment plan
- Customized Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Facial
This extended session includes a full consultation plus your first customized acne treatment. Designed for clients ready to begin treatment immediately.
Please bring your actual skincare products (not photos) to this appointment.
New Client Consultation (Consultation Only)
- No Treatment
- Ideal for clients who want expert direction before starting services.
- Please bring your actual skincare products (not photos) to this appointment.
Acne Deep Pore Cleansing Facial
A deep-cleansing treatment that removes impurities, exfoliates dead skin cells, and includes professional extractions, microdermabrasion, light chemical peel, soothing masks or hydration and medical grade LED Light Therapy to help clear breakouts and refine pores.
Teen Acne Facial
A gentle, results-focused facial designed for teens experiencing breakouts and hormonal acne. Includes deep cleansing, light exfoliation, extractions when needed, calming masks or hydration, medical-grade LED light therapy. Safe for sensitive, developing skin and designed to help prevent scarring and discoloration.
For more in-depth home care education schedule a Consultation or New Client Consultation + Treatment for your first appointment.
Back Facial for Body Acne
A specialized treatment for acne on the back that deeply cleanses pores, exfoliates buildup, performs professional extractions when needed, and calms inflammation to improve skin clarity.
Ideal for clients struggling with back and shoulder breakouts.
Body Chemical Peel for Acne & Discoloration
A corrective body peel designed to treat acne, rough texture, and post-inflammatory
discoloration on areas such as the back, chest, and shoulders. Helps accelerate cell turnover and smooth uneven skin tone.
Customized for skin type and pigmentation risk.
Real Results: Before & After Acne Treatment
Before and after photos of acne treatment results using a combination of acne facials, extractions, chemical peels, microdermabrasion treatments, and clinical skincare products – typically over a 4-8 month treatment plan.
How Chemical Peels Help Clear Acne & Prevent Scarring
Professional chemical peels are one of the most effective tools for managing acne and post-acne discoloration when performed correctly.
Our customized acne-safe peels help to:
- Minimize future breakouts
- All peels are selected based on your skin type, sensitivity, and pigmentation risk—making them safe for melanin-rich and darker skin tones when properly administered.
- Unclog congested pores
- Remove dead skin buildup
- Reduce acne-causing bacteria
- Control excess oil
- Improve skin texture
- Fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation
All peels are selected based on your skin type, sensitivity, and pigmentation risk—making them safe for melanin-rich and darker skin tones when properly administered.
How LED Light Therapy Supports Acne Healing
LED light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that targets acne at the cellular level and enhances recovery.
Blue Light for Active Acne
- Destroys acne-causing bacteria
- Reduces active breakouts
- Helps prevent new blemishes
Red Light for Healing & Repair
- Reduces inflammation and redness
- Stimulates collagen production
- Accelerates tissue repair
- Improves skin resilience
When combined with facials and peels, LED therapy improves results and reduces downtime.
Advanced Treatments for Acne Scarring & Texture
Once active acne is under control, we focus on repairing residual damage such as scarring, uneven texture, and lingering discoloration.
Microneedling for Acne Scars
Professional microneedling stimulates collagen to:
- Smooth depressed scars
- Improve texture
- Refine pores
- Strengthen skin structure
- Enhance product absorption
👉 Learn More About Microneedling Treatments
Clear + Brilliant® Laser for Post-Acne Damage
The Clear + Brilliant laser helps:
- Reduce acne scarring
- Improve skin tone
- Fade hyperpigmentation
- Smooth rough texture
- Enhance radiance
These treatments are introduced only when your skin is healthy enough to respond safely and effectively.
👉 Learn More About Clear + Brilliant Laser Treatments
Getting Clear: Everything You Need To Know To CURE ACNE Quickly, Easily, and Naturally
Getting Clear is written for acne sufferers who have tried conventional treatments and failed. It
explains how to correct acne by addressing inflammation, hormones, nutrition, lifestyle habits,
and skincare—working from the inside out and outside in.
Many clients use this book alongside professional treatments for faster, more sustainable results.
Acne Facial Aftercare FAQ
Downtime is very subjective. What one person feels is noticeable may look minimal to someone else. Most clients experience mild redness and dryness, especially after extractions and exfoliation. This typically resolves within 24–48 hours, and many clients return to normal activities the same day.
If a light chemical peel is included, mild flaking usually begins around day three and may continue for 3–5 days. The average client is finished flaking within about 7 days.
If you have a special event coming up, it’s best to schedule your treatment at least 7–10 days in advance. When in doubt, allow yourself a few extra days to ensure flaking has fully resolved.
Yes. Acne treatments and light chemical peels are carefully customized for darker and melaninrich skin tones to minimize the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Proper skin preparation, treatment selection, and professional guidance are essential for safe, effective results.
Each client’s skin is evaluated individually to ensure the treatment is appropriate for their tone, sensitivity level, and specific concerns.
To protect your skin and support healing, avoid the following for at least 24–48 hours after treatment:
- Heavy makeup or pore-clogging products
- Excessive sweating, hot yoga, saunas, steam rooms, or intense workouts
- Touching, picking, or squeezing blemishes
- Exfoliating products, scrubs, retinoids, or acids
- Direct sun exposure and tanning beds
- Harsh cleansers or alcohol-based toners
Your provider will give personalized aftercare instructions based on your treatment.
It is best to avoid makeup for at least 24 hours, especially if extractions or a peel were performed. If makeup is necessary, use non-comedogenic, mineral-based products and apply gently with clean tools.
Some clients may experience mild purging as clogged pores clear and cell turnover increases. This is temporary and typically resolves within 2–4 weeks. Consistent treatments and proper home care help minimize purging and support long-term improvement.
During active correction, most clients benefit from treatments every 2–4 weeks. Once acne is under control, maintenance visits may be recommended every 4–8 weeks.
Why Choose Celebrity Skin for Acne in Scottsdale?
Jennifer’s unique background allows for truly comprehensive acne care.
- Her qualifications include:
- Master’s Degree in Health Psychology
- Certification in Nutrition & Weight Management
- Certified Acne Specialist
- Advanced clinical aesthetics training
- Specialized expertise in melanin-rich and darker skin tones
- Extensive experience in corrective skin treatments
Amazon #1 best-selling author Getting Clear: Everything You Need To Cure Acne Quickly, Easily, and Naturally
This combination of advanced aesthetic training, behavioral health expertise, and nutrition education allows each acne plan to be carefully tailored to the individual.
Our Philosophy: Clear Skin That Lasts
We don’t believe in temporary solutions.
Our goal is to help you:
- Clear active acne
- Prevent recurring breakouts
- Reduce scars and dark spots
- Improve texture and tone
- Maintain results long term
Every client receives a customized treatment plan designed for sustainable, healthy skin.
