Acne & Acne Scars
Fast Facts
Main causes
Too much oil • clogged pores • skin bacteria • inflammation
Common scar types
Ice-pick • Boxcar • Rolling • PIH (dark spots)
Best first step
Skin analysis + medical-grade home care
Most-requested treatments
Chemical peels • Microneedling
• Moxi™ laser • BBL®
Downtime range
None – 5 days (depends on treatment strength)
Results timeline
Fewer breakouts in 2 – 4 weeks; scar smoothing in 3 – 6 months
Good to know
All skin tones can be treated safely with adjusted settings
Why Does Acne Happen?
When your oil glands work overtime—during puberty, monthly hormone swings, stress, or some medicines—they pump out extra oil.
That sticky oil mixes with dead skin cells and blocks the pore. Inside the clog, Cutibacterium acnes bacteria multiply and spark redness and swelling, turning a tiny plug into a whitehead, blackhead, or painful cyst.
Genetics decide how easily you break out; lifestyle habits—high-sugar food, sweaty workouts, heavy makeup, mask friction—decide how often flare-ups strike.
What we solve
Treatment Journey
Comprehensive Skin Analysis – VISIA® imaging, oil-mapping, lifestyle review
Personalized Treatment Roadmap – 90-day plan pairing home actives with in-clinic visits every 4 – 6 weeks.
Progress Check-Ins – side-by-side photos and active-lesion counts at each visit.
Long-Term Maintenance – quarterly Moxi™ or peel plus daily SPF and retinoids to lock in results.
Results & Expectations
Breakouts: visibly calmer within 2 – 4 weeks on skincare + BBL®
Dark spots: fade 50 – 90 % after three peel or microneedling visits.
Indented scars: soften steadily; most need 3 – 4 Moxi™ or microneedling sessions.
Severe cystic cases may require prescription medication—our PA partners with local dermatologists when needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly will I see improvements?
Most guests notice fewer pimples within one month of starting medical-grade home care plus their first clinic treatment. Scar fading follows over several months as collagen rebuilds.
Can all skin tones be treated safely?
Yes. We adjust peel strength, BBL® filters, and Moxi™ energy to protect deeper complexions and prevent post-treatment pigment.
Will my scars disappear completely?
Deep ice-pick scars rarely vanish 100 %, but combining microneedling, Moxi™, and filler typically softens them 60 – 90 %.
Do the treatments hurt?
Peels create a mild tingle. Microneedling and Moxi™ are done with topical numbing; most guests describe a brief “warm, scratchy” feel.
What does it cost?
Packages start at $199 for peels and $399 for microneedling or Moxi™. Your quote reflects treatment mix and scar severity.
How do I care for my skin between sessions?
Use the prescribed cleanser, spot treatment, and non-comedogenic SPF daily. Skip scrubs and retinoids for 48 hours after peels, microneedling, or Moxi™, then resume as directed. If redness appears, apply the soothing gel we provide and avoid makeup until skin feels calm.
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Locations We Serve
Cape Coral Clinic
Cape Coral Clinic, 1616 Cape Coral Pkwy W
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