How We Treat Acne

Chronic acne is rarely caused by just one factor, which is why treatment often requires a more comprehensive and customized approach.

At Celebrity Skin, acne treatment plans are designed to address multiple aspects of acne simultaneously, including:

• Hormonal influences 
• Diet and lifestyle factors 
• Inflammation and acne triggers 
• Congestion and clogged pores 
• Acne-causing bacteria 
• Excess oil production 
• Skin barrier dysfunction 
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation 
• Different types of acne, including back and body acne

Depending on your skin condition and goals, treatment plans may include:

• Acne facials 
• Microdermabrasion
• Chemical peels 
• LED light therapy 
• Back and body acne treatments 
• Acne-safe skincare products and guidance 
• Customized home care recommendations 

Because every person’s acne is different, treatments are customized based on acne severity, skin sensitivity, inflammation level, pigmentation concerns, skin tone, and long-term skin goals.

Who We Treat

We treat acne and acne-prone skin in:

• Men 
• Women 
• Teens 
• All skin tones, including darker skin tones and melanin-rich skin 

Treatment plans are customized for:

• Teen acne 
• Adult acne 
• Congested skin 
• Chronic acne 
• Hormonal acne 
• Inflammatory acne 
• Back and body acne 
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation 
• Acne scarring 

Why Our Approach Is Different

Many acne treatments focus only on the surface of the skin without addressing the multiple internal and external factors that can contribute to chronic inflammation and recurring breakouts.

At Celebrity Skin in Scottsdale, we take an integrative and corrective approach that addresses both the internal and external factors contributing to acne simultaneously, including hormonal influences, inflammation and acne triggers, diet and lifestyle factors, stress, sleep, skincare products, and skin barrier dysfunction.

Rather than encouraging complicated routines with excessive products, we focus on simplifying skincare using evidence-based recommendations and acne-safe products that support healthier skin function long term.

We also use a treatment stacking approach by strategically combining multiple treatments within the same appointment to help improve congestion, inflammation, acne-causing bacteria, pigmentation, acne scarring, and overall skin health more effectively and efficiently.

This more comprehensive approach can often help improve results sooner while saving time, money, and unnecessary treatments.

Every treatment plan is customized based on your skin condition, inflammation level, pigmentation concerns, skin sensitivity, skin tone, acne scarring, and long-term goals.

If you would like to learn more about the underlying causes of acne, chronic breakouts, inflammation, and acne-prone skin, explore our Acne & Breakouts page.

You can also learn more about inflammation, nutrition, and skin health in our blog

Real Acne Scar Treatment Results:
Before & After 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.

Professional Acne Treatments 

Comprehensive Acne Consultation

Designed for clients struggling with persistent acne, hormonal acne, chronic breakouts, acne-prone skin, back and body acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and acne scarring.

This in-depth acne consultation evaluates both internal and external factors contributing to breakouts, inflammation, pigmentation, and skin barrier dysfunction while creating a more personalized and strategic acne management plan tailored to your skin.

Consultation Includes:

• Professional skin analysis
• Detailed acne assessment  
• Review of current skincare products and routine 
• Personalized skincare and product recommendations
• Skin barrier assessment and repair guidance 
• Nutrition, lifestyle, stress, and sleep evaluation 
• Assessment of potential acne triggers and inflammation 
• Supplement and medication review 
• Acne-focused education and personalized guidance 
• Treatment recommendations and customized acne management strategy  

Clients leave with greater clarity, personalization, education, and a more comprehensive long-term approach for improving acne, pigmentation, inflammation, and overall skin health.

👉 Book Comprehensive Acne Consultation

If you are unable to come in person or are located out of town, virtual Comprehensive Acne Consultations are also available for personalized acne guidance, skincare recommendations, and corrective treatment planning.

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Comprehensive Acne Consultation + Treatment

The Comprehensive Acne Consultation + Treatment combines a detailed acne-focused consultation with a customized professional acne treatment during the same appointment.

This option is ideal for clients ready to begin treatment immediately while also receiving a more comprehensive evaluation of the internal and external factors contributing to breakouts.

Customized Professional Acne Treatments

Depending on your skin’s needs, treatment may include:

• Acne facials
• Steam + extractions 
• Microdermabrasion 
• Chemical peel 
• LED light therapy 
• Back and body acne treatments 

👉 Book Comprehensive Acne Consultation + Treatment

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Acne Facials

Professional acne facials help reduce congestion, clogged pores, inflammation, and acne-causing bacteria while supporting healthier skin barrier function.

Depending on your skin’s needs, acne facials may incorporate:

• Steam 
• Extractions 
• Microdermabrasion
• Chemical Exfoliation
• LED light therapy 
• Barrier repair support 

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Back & Body Acne Treatments

Acne does not only affect the face. Many people also struggle with breakouts affecting the back, chest, shoulders, and body.

Professional back and body acne treatments can help improve:

• Congestion 
• Inflammation 
• Clogged pores 
• Active breakouts 
• Post-inflammatory discoloration
• Mild acne scarring 

Treatment plans are customized based on acne severity, inflammation level, skin sensitivity, pigmentation concerns, and skin tone.

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External factors can clog pores, irritate the skin, and trigger breakouts. External acne triggers include:

• Pore-clogging skincare or makeup
• Layering too many skincare products
• Over-exfoliation
• Harsh products that damage the skin barrier
• Overdrying the skin
• Picking or touching the skin
• Sweat and friction
• Not properly removing makeup
• Dirty makeup brushes or pillowcases

Professional treatments such as acne facials and chemical peels can help clear clogged pores, reduce bacteria, and calm inflammation.

Corrective Therapies Used in Acne Treatments

Microdermabrasion for Acne-Prone Skin

Microdermabrasion helps remove surface buildup of dead skin cells while improving congestion and supporting smoother skin texture.

When used appropriately, it can be helpful for:

• Congested skin 
• Mild acne-prone skin 
• Rough texture 
• Post-breakout discoloration 

👉 Learn More About Microdermabrasion

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Chemical Peels for Acne

Chemical peels help improve acne by exfoliating dead skin buildup, reducing congestion, improving skin turnover, and helping fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation left behind after breakouts.

Research published in BMJ Open found that chemical peels can be an effective and well-tolerated treatment option for improving mild-to-moderate acne, helping reduce breakouts, congestion, inflammation, and post-acne discoloration when appropriately selected for the skin type and condition.

Chemical peels may also help improve:

• Oily skin
• Congestion 
• Uneven texture 
• Active acne
• Post-acne discoloration
• Mild acne scarring   

👉 Learn More About Chemical Peels

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LED Light Therapy for Acne

We combine both red and blue medical-grade LED light therapy to help reduce acne-causing bacteria, calm inflammation, support healing, improve post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and support acne scar recovery.

Research published in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that blue light and combined blue-red LED light therapy can be effective for improving mild-to-moderate inflammatory acne lesions by helping reduce acne-causing bacteria and inflammation.

LED light therapy is commonly combined with acne facials, chemical peels, and other corrective acne treatments as part of a customized treatment stacking approach.

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Acne Treatments for Darker Skin Tones

Melanin-rich skin often requires a more customized and cautious approach because improper or overly aggressive treatments can worsen post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and discoloration.

Treatment plans are carefully customized based on:

• Skin tone 
• Pigmentation risk 
• Inflammation level 
• Skin sensitivity 
• Acne severity 

We have extensive experience treating acne and pigmentation concerns safely across all skin tones using corrective protocols designed to support healthier skin while minimizing unnecessary irritation and inflammation.

Acne Scarring & Dark Marks

Active acne can leave behind:

• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation 
• Dark marks 
• Uneven skin texture 
• Acne scars 

More advanced acne scar treatments may include:

• Microneedling 
• Microneedling with exosomes 
• Medium-depth chemical peels 
• Clear + Brilliant laser treatments 

These treatments are designed to help improve:

• Acne scarring 
• Post-acne pigmentation 
• Uneven texture 
• Collagen loss 
• Overall skin quality 

Learn More About How Acne Scarring & Post-Acne Marks are formed

Learn more about comprehensive acne scar treatment options on our Acne Scar Treatments page.

Why Choose Celebrity Skin

• Over 25 years of experience in advanced medical aesthetics
• Certified Acne Specialist
• Certified Laser Operator
• Master’s Degree in Health Psychology
• Advanced Training in Nutrition & Weight Management
• Integrative and corrective approach addressing both internal and external contributors to acne
• Customized treatment stacking approach combining multiple therapies within the same appointment to help improve results more efficiently while saving time, money, and unnecessary treatments
• Expertise treating darker skin tones and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation safely
• Focus on acne, acne scarring, pigmentation, and long-term skin health
• Evidence-based acne treatments and acne-safe skincare recommendations Author of the Amazon #1 Best-Selling acne book Getting Clear: Everything You Need to Know to Cure Acne

Acne Treatment FAQ

Our Integrative, Whole-Skin Acne Treatment 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.

Schedule Your Acne Consultation

Whether you are struggling with persistent breakouts, hormonal acne, acne-prone skin, back and body acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, or acne scarring, the first step is a professional acne consultation to determine the best treatment approach for your skin.

Because acne can be influenced by multiple internal and external factors, treatment plans are fully customized based on your skin condition, inflammation level, pigmentation concerns, skin sensitivity, acne scarring, and long-term goals.

For most clients, the best place to start is the Comprehensive Acne Consultation + Treatment, which combines detailed acne-focused evaluation with customized professional acne treatments during the same appointment.

If you are unable to come in person or are located out of town, virtual Comprehensive Acne Consultations are also available for personalized acne guidance, skincare recommendations, and corrective treatment planning.

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.

Schedule a Virtual Comprehensive Acne Consultation

• No Treatment
• Ideal for clients who want expert direction before starting services.
• Please have your actual skincare products handy.

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.