Acne Treatment
in Calgary

Most clients see meaningful improvement within 3–6 sessions, spaced two to four weeks apart — mild congestion can respond faster, while stubborn or hormonal acne may take longer. Professional treatments work cumulatively, with each session building on the last, and consistent home care between visits makes a real difference. At your free consultation we’ll map out a realistic timeline for your skin and adjust the plan as your skin responds.

Yes — but the right kind. Aggressive scrubs or extractions on inflamed skin can make things worse, which is why we use gentle, acne-appropriate protocols like the Clarifying Acne HydraFacial and LED blue-light therapy on active breakouts. Severely inflamed or cystic skin may need a modified session — and if we believe a treatment would do more harm than good that day, we’ll tell you plainly and reschedule.

We do. Teen skin produces more oil and breaks out easily, but it also responds well to professional care and simple, consistent routines. We keep teen plans gentle and realistic: a deep-cleansing facial program, guidance on daily home care, and honest advice about what actually helps. A parent or guardian is welcome at the consultation, and we’ll flag anything that looks like it needs a physician’s attention.

Food is rarely the whole story. Some research links certain dietary patterns — like high-glycemic diets and, for some people, dairy — to breakouts, but acne is driven primarily by oil production, clogged pores, bacteria, and hormones. We won’t hand you a list of forbidden foods; we’ll focus on what reliably helps — professional treatments, a consistent routine, and identifying your own personal triggers rather than chasing myths.

Yes. Post-inflammatory marks and shallow scarring can be visibly improved with the right series of treatments: chemical peels help fade dark marks and smooth texture, while microneedling stimulates the skin’s own collagen to reduce the appearance of pitted scars over a course of sessions. We treat active acne first, then move on to scar work — treating both at once usually slows progress on each.

For most of our acne treatments — HydraFacials, LED therapy, and gentle peels — there is little to no downtime; you might see mild redness for a few hours. Stronger chemical peels can bring a few days of light flaking as the skin renews. We’ll always tell you beforehand exactly what to expect, and every plan includes simple aftercare instructions so your skin stays calm between sessions.