Acne & Acne Scars
Clear, healthy skin is possible. At Refresh Medspa in Cape Coral, we treat all types of acne and acne scarring with tailored, professional care — whether you’re dealing with active breakouts, dark spots, or long-term scarring.
Medically reviewed by Vanessa Levine, APRN, NP-C · Last reviewed
Fast Facts
Main causes
Common scars and marks
Best first step
Most-requested treatments
Downtime range
Results timeline
Good to know
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 – Advanced 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®
Severe cystic cases may require prescription medication—our team 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?
We always tailor settings and products to your skin tone and sensitivity.
Will my scars disappear completely?
Deep ice-pick scars rarely vanish 100 %.
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?
Chemical peels start at $225 and microneedling at $300, with packages for both. 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.
Further Reading on Clear Skin
Locations We Serve
Cape Coral Clinic
• Free parking
Coming from Fort Myers?
Refresh MedSpa
407 Cape Coral Parkway W, STE B
Cape Coral, FL 33914
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