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Acne Treatment in Singapore

Last Reviewed: 27 Oct 2026

Acne is a prevalent dermatological condition in Singapore that affects adolescents, working adults, and mature individuals alike. The humid tropical climate may increase perspiration and sebum accumulation on the skin, which can contribute to follicular congestion. Managing acne well typically requires a clinically grounded approach that goes beyond temporary cosmetic cover-ups, addressing underlying biological drivers such as excess sebum, clogged pores, bacterial activity, and localised inflammation. Depending on the severity and subtype of breakouts, management may involve targeted topical agents, oral medications, or supportive in-clinic procedures.

Early clinical assessment can help limit active breakouts before prolonged inflammation contributes to scarring. By understanding how acne forms, how it is graded, and how different medical therapies may work together, patients can navigate their treatment pathway with realistic expectations and clear goals.

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What is Acne Treatment?

Acne treatment refers to evidence-based medical and procedural interventions designed to disrupt the underlying biological processes that cause breakouts. In Singapore, clinical acne treatment targets four primary events inside the hair follicle:

  • Excess Sebum Production: Influenced primarily by androgenic hormone activity, sebaceous glands may produce an abundance of oil, creating an environment prone to pore congestion.
  • Follicular Hyperkeratinisation: Skin cells lining the interior of the follicle shed abnormally and clump together instead of sloughing off cleanly, forming a microscopic blockage known as a microcomedone.
  • Bacterial Proliferation: The trapped sebum creates an anaerobic environment where Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes), a naturally occurring skin bacterium, multiplies rapidly.
  • Inflammatory Cascade: As C. acnes flourishes, the body triggers a localised immune response, producing the redness, swelling, and tenderness associated with papules, pustules, and deep nodules.

Medical treatment aims to help restore normal follicular turnover, regulate bacterial populations, reduce inflammation, and lower the risk of permanent scarring, rather than simply drying out the surface of the skin.

What Are the Different Types of Acne?

Acne exists on a broad clinical spectrum. Identifying your specific subtype during consultation is the critical first step toward selecting an appropriate therapeutic regimen.

Non-Inflammatory Acne

Characterised by blocked pores without active immune involvement. This includes open comedones (blackheads), where oxidised keratin debris creates a dark surface, and closed comedones (whiteheads), where the follicle remains completely covered beneath the skin.

Inflammatory Acne

Occurs when the immune system reacts to bacterial activity within the follicle. This presents as small, tender red bumps (papules) or lesions containing visible pus near the surface (pustules).

Severe Subtypes

Involve deep dermal inflammation. Nodules are large, solid, painful lumps deep within the skin tissue, while cysts are pus-filled, highly inflamed lesions carrying a higher risk of permanent scarring. Severe variants, such as acne conglobata, feature interconnected nodular lesions and sinus tracts.

Fungal acne (technically pityrosporum folliculitis) is caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia yeast rather than bacteria and may not respond to standard antibacterial acne treatments. Acne on the chest, shoulders, and back (truncal acne, often called bacne) also warrants an accurate assessment, as the skin in these areas is thicker and has large sebaceous glands, so management is often tailored accordingly.

What Causes Acne?

Acne development is multifactorial, stemming from a combination of biological predispositions and environmental triggers. Hormonal fluctuations play a significant role, particularly in adult-onset acne among women. Increased androgen sensitivity or circulating androgen levels can stimulate sebaceous gland activity. Shifts in oestrogen and progesterone across the menstrual cycle, as well as underlying endocrine conditions, may contribute to deep, recurring breakouts.

Other contributing factors include certain medications (such as systemic corticosteroids, lithium, or some anticonvulsants), high-glycaemic diets, prolonged physical friction or occlusion, and psychological stress, which may worsen breakouts in some people.

What Are the Symptoms of Acne?

Symptoms vary significantly depending on lesion depth, distribution, and overall disease severity. Mild presentations typically involve surface congestion, such as flesh-coloured bumps or dark-capped pores across the forehead, nose, and chin. As inflammation increases to moderate levels, lesions become erythematous (red), raised, and tender to the touch, often filling with purulent fluid.

Severe symptoms manifest as painful, deeply set structural lumps that remain under the skin for weeks. In hormonal acne, lesions commonly cluster along the lower third of the face, specifically the jawline, chin, and upper neck. These lesions are often described by patients as deep, throbbing, and persistent, and may flare in the week preceding menstruation in some women.

When Should You See a Doctor?

While mild, superficial congestion may respond to over-the-counter products, consult a doctor when breakouts resist initial self-management. A medical consultation is recommended under the following clinical circumstances:

  • Severe or Deep Lesions: You experience painful nodules or cysts beneath the skin that do not resolve with standard surface products.
  • Early Tissue Marking or Scarring: Active breakouts leave persistent depressed scars, raised tissue, or dark marks that take months to fade.
  • Treatment Resistance: Your acne shows no meaningful improvement after about six to twelve weeks of consistent topical therapy.
  • Extensive Distribution: Inflammation spreads significantly beyond the face to involve the chest, shoulders, and back.
  • Hormonal or Systemic Signs: Breakouts are accompanied by irregular menstrual periods, unexplained hair growth, or other signs indicating an underlying endocrine condition that may require coordinated care.

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How Is Acne Diagnosed?

A comprehensive clinical assessment for acne goes beyond a visual inspection. Clinicians use validated visual tools, such as the Global Acne Grading System (GAGS), to score lesion types, counts, and anatomical distribution. Establishing this baseline severity grade allows the clinician to map out a structured treatment strategy and objectively track progress over time.

During diagnosis, the clinician will also:

  • Evaluate your overall skin barrier health and baseline skin type (oily, dry, combination, or sensitive).
  • Assess the presence of active tissue damage or early structural scarring.
  • Review your historical response to past skincare formulations and medical treatments.

Routine blood panels are unnecessary for most straightforward acne cases. However, blood tests may become clinically relevant when prescribing certain oral medications such as isotretinoin, or when investigating potential endocrine conditions in adult women presenting with treatment-resistant acne.

What Are the Treatment Options for Acne?

Medical acne management utilises a tiered approach involving topical therapies, oral medications, and targeted procedural modalities. Individual results vary, and a doctor will determine the most suitable option after assessment.

Topical Therapies

Topicals form the foundation for mild to moderate acne. Topical retinoids (such as adapalene or tretinoin) help normalise follicular cell shedding, which may reduce microcomedone formation and calm surface inflammation. Benzoyl peroxide acts via an oxidative mechanism to lower C. acnes bacterial counts and is not known to promote bacterial resistance. Topical antibiotics like clindamycin may reduce active inflammation and are routinely paired with benzoyl peroxide to help limit resistant bacterial strains. The NHS details standard guidelines in its acne treatment options guide.

Oral Antibiotics

Oral antibiotics may help reduce C. acnes and have anti-inflammatory properties. Current guidance recommends limiting oral antibiotics to the shortest duration possible, typically no longer than three to four months, to reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance. They are paired with topical maintenance regimens rather than used alone.

Hormonal Therapies

For some female patients with hormonal drivers, hormonal agents may be considered. These may help reduce androgen activity or block its effect on the sebaceous glands, which may decrease oil production. These therapies suit selected patients only and require a doctor’s assessment, including screening for pregnancy and clotting risk.

Oral Retinoids

An oral retinoid may be considered for severe nodulocystic acne, acne causing scarring or significant psychosocial burden, or acne that has not responded to other oral or topical therapy. It is understood to act on all four drivers of acne, including by markedly reducing sebaceous gland size and oil output. Treatment courses commonly last about four to eight months, guided by cumulative weight-based dosing. Oral retinoids can cause serious birth defects and must not be taken during pregnancy, and other side effects such as dryness of the skin and lips are common. Medical monitoring, which may include baseline and follow-up blood tests as determined by the treating doctor, is required throughout the course.

In-Clinic Procedures

Procedural options can serve as adjuncts to medical therapy to address follicular congestion and early surface changes. Salicylic and glycolic chemical peels may help accelerate cellular turnover and loosen lipid-rich pore blockages. Additional options include carbon laser peels, intense pulsed light (IPL/BBL), laser therapy, and LED light therapy, which may help reduce inflammation and bacterial activity. These treatments may help reduce acne but rarely clear it on their own, so they are usually combined with topical or oral medication, and they may require several sessions.

What Are the Complications of Untreated Acne?

The primary permanent complication of persistent inflammatory acne is dermal scarring. When deep inflammation from nodules or cysts damages the surrounding collagen matrix, the body’s repair mechanism may produce an imperfect structural outcome:

  • Atrophic Scars: Form when healing produces insufficient collagen. Subtypes include ice-pick (narrow, deep pits), boxcar (sharply defined depressions), and rolling scars (broad depressions giving skin a wave-like texture).
  • Hypertrophic and Keloidal Scars: Form when the body produces excess collagen in response to severe inflammation, resulting in raised, firm tissue.
  • Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH): Darkened flat spots left behind after an inflammatory lesion resolves, caused by excess melanin production, which can take months to fade.

Controlling active inflammation promptly may help preserve the underlying tissue that specialised acne scar treatments would otherwise need to repair. Clinicians prioritise stabilising active acne before starting procedures like acne scar laser treatment, because resurfacing skin while new inflammatory breakouts are forming may yield suboptimal results, a principle supported by acne-scarring literature.

How Can You Prevent Acne?

While underlying hormonal and genetic drivers require medical management, a consistent home skincare routine supports barrier integrity and may reduce flare frequency.

  • Gentle Cleansing: Wash twice daily with a non-comedogenic cleanser. Avoid excessive scrubbing or harsh exfoliants, which may irritate the skin barrier.
  • Barrier Hydration: Use a non-comedogenic moisturiser daily. Preserving moisture is helpful when using drying medical topicals or oral treatments.
  • Sun Protection: Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily. UV exposure can worsen post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and irritate skin sensitised by retinoids or antibiotics.
  • Dietary Awareness: Some research suggests high-glycaemic foods may be associated with acne in some people, though individual responses vary.

Conclusion

Acne is a complex, multifactorial skin condition that requires a structured, clinical approach rather than quick cosmetic fixes. Whether your breakouts are mild and comedonal, hormonally driven, or severely nodular, professional assessment allows for accurate grading and the development of a tailored treatment plan combining topical, oral, or procedural modalities. Because therapeutic response varies between individuals, ongoing review allows treatments to be adjusted over time to support skin health and reduce the risk of long-term scarring. If you would like an assessment, you can arrange a consultation with our doctors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can acne come back after completing treatment?

Yes, recurrence can occur, particularly following oral antibiotic therapy, because antibiotics reduce bacterial inflammation without permanently altering sebaceous gland activity. Long-term maintenance with topical retinoids is common practice to help sustain control. Sustained remission is more frequently observed following completed courses of oral isotretinoin, though relapse can still occur and some patients may require further management.

Can teenagers be treated with oral retinoids?

Oral retinoids may be prescribed to adolescents when clinically indicated for severe or scarring acne. The evaluation for teenagers involves careful consideration of growth status, psychological well-being, and ability to follow the treatment plan. Doctors typically carry out baseline assessments and arrange follow-up reviews and blood tests as clinically appropriate. Like all medications, oral retinoids carry risks, including skin dryness and, if taken during pregnancy, serious birth defects, which your doctor will discuss with you.

How do I know if my acne is hormonally driven?

Hormonal acne commonly presents as deep, painful lesions along the jawline, chin, and lower cheeks, with flares that may track the menstrual cycle or emerge in adulthood (see the symptoms section above). A formal clinical assessment can help determine whether hormonal co-management is warranted.

How long does it take to see results from acne treatment?

Improvement in acne occurs gradually, and individual results vary. Some patients experience temporary dryness, irritation, or an initial flare during the first few weeks of topical retinoid therapy as the skin adjusts. Many patients begin to notice improvement in inflammatory lesions within about six to twelve weeks of consistent use, with fuller improvement often taking three to six months.

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Dr. SK Tan

Special Interest

  • Hyper-pigmentation
  • Anti-Aging
  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Ingredient Studies

Dr. SK Tan

Dr Tan graduated in 1971, with a Bachelors of Medicine (MB) and a Bachelors of Surgery (BS) from the University of Malaya. Dr Tan’s interest in dermatology led him to train at the St John’s Institute of Dermatology in London in the 1970s and he has since been focused in the field of aesthetic dermatology.

  • MBBS
  • Diploma in Venereology (University of London)
  • Diploma in Dermatology (University of Wales)
  • Diploma in Cosmetic Science (UK)
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD)

He is a member of numerous medical associations, including the American Academy of Dermatology, the International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons, and the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology. Dr Tan was one of the first local doctors to be certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. His personal interest in pigmentary disorders and acne has also led him to become an International Member of the Pigmentary Disorders Society of India, the Asian Society of Pigment Cell Research, and the American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS).

Dr Tan’s work has led him to be invited to speak at numerous international conferences in the US, Europe and throughout the Asia Pacific region. He is a co-editor of “Handbook of Cosmetic Microbiology”, a reference book published by Marcel Dekker, and his papers have been published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, International Journal of Dermatology, Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, and Expert Review of Dermatology, and has contributed a chapter in the reference book ‘Pigmentary Disorders: A Comprehensive Compendium’.

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  • Hyper-pigmentation
  • Anti-Aging
  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Ingredient Studies
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Dr. Ben Yim

Special Interest

  • Anti-aging
  • Hyper-pigmentation
  • Body-Contouring
  • Fat Reduction

Dr. Ben Yim

Dr Yim graduated from Monash University in Australia with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree. He has also earned a Master of Science in Clinical Dermatology from the University of London and more recently in Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics from Anglia Ruskin University in UK, as well as a Graduate Diploma in Family Physicians in National University of Singapore.

  • M.B.B.S (Monash University) 1994
  • Diploma Practical Dermatology (University of Wales College of Medicine) 1998
  • MSc. Clinical Dermatology (University of London) 1999
  • MBA (University of Chicago) 2011
  • MSc Non-Surgical Facial Aesthetics (Anglia Ruskin) 2018
  • GDFM (NUS) 2019

Dr Yim has been practicing aesthetic medicine in private practice since 2000. The former director of Clinical Aesthetics & Laser Centre has been offering a wide armamentarium of aesthetic services including Botulinum Toxins, fillers for facial enhancement, skin tightening, fractional lasers, threadlifts, and non-invasive body contouring treatments.

As a trainer for Allergan Medical Institute in Singapore, Dr Yim has been invited to speak and train for numerous aesthetic workshops and conferences including “The Advanced Facial Anatomy and Injectables Workshop”, Botulinum Toxins and Filler injectable training workshops organized by Allergan, “The Singapore Disease Conference 2008” and “1st International Conference on Healthcare Transformation 2008” and Forum for Professional Self-regulation jointly organized by the SingHealth Centre for Health Services Research and the NUS Medical Society, to name a few.

Dr Yim comes from a family of four doctors, all in private practice in family medicine. Despite the move into full-time aesthetic medicine, Dr Yim has also taken an interest in family medicine pursuing a Master degree in Medicine in Family Medicine in NUS in which he hopes to complete in 2020.

Outside of his profession, Dr Yim also actively participates in social projects such as tattoo laser removal for prison inmates and teenage delinquents. For leisure, he enjoys golf, reading, playing the piano and running – he has participated in several half-marathons.

Special Interest

  • Anti-aging
  • Hyper-pigmentation
  • Body-Contouring
  • Fat Reduction
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Dr. Michelle Wong

Special Interest

  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Focused Ultrasound Lifting
  • Skin Brightening
  • Cryo based Treatment

Dr. Michelle Wong

Dr Michelle Wong graduated from The University of Melbourne, Australia with a Bachelors of Medicine, Bachelors of Surgery and Bachelors of Medical Science. She obtained her post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology with Distinction from the Queen Mary University of London, and holds a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine with the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM).

  • MBBS from The University of Melbourne, Australia
  • Diploma in Clinical Dermatology from Queen Mary University of London
  • Diploma in Aesthetics Medicine from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine
  • Diploma in Cosmetic Science (UK)

In aesthetics, Dr Wong believes she has discovered her ikigai – the intersection of what she is both good at and loves doing. Her preferred tools of the trade are injectables such as Botulinum Toxins & fillers, which she wields with finesse and intuition - often achieving what her patients desire but cannot express through words. Out of passion and interest, she regularly attends conferences and workshops, eager to learn about the latest treatments and techniques to further hone her craft.

Combining the science of medicine with the art of beauty, Dr Wong provides an honest consult to help her patients achieve their skincare and beauty goals. She believes in understated elegance – a focus on a less-is-more approach - and works to enhance her patients’ natural features whilst instilling self-confidence. Her reassuring and gentle approach puts patients at ease allowing her to achieve maximum results through safe and effective procedures.

In her free time, Dr Wong enjoys taking long walks with her dog at the park. Her family praises her inner domestic goddess that can whip up an impressive variety of home-cooked meals. She is also active in church medical missions and believes in contributing back to society through her God-given gifts and talents.

Special Interest

  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Focused Ultrasound Lifting
  • Skin Brightening
  • Cryo based Treatment
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Dr. Vivian Yong

Special Interest

  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Fillers
  • Neurotoxin Injection - Botulinum Toxins
  • Face Lifting
  • Facial Enhancement

Dr. Vivian Yong

Dr Vivian Yong graduated from National University of Singapore in 2006, and has an experience of more than 10 years in Aesthetics. She has also accumulated extensive surgical skills and experience from various rotations in general surgery, ophthalmology, and ENT.

  • MBBS
  • GDFM

Dr Vivian has always had a natural inclination towards science subjects and this led her into medicine. During her medical graduate days, she developed a keen interest in Aesthetics and Skincare, and she believes that Aesthetics is one area that allows her to help a patient achieve their ideal artistic expression based on science. While Dr Vivian is always keen to accommodate her patients’ needs, she ensures that their welfare remains the utmost priority. This is why Dr Vivian is loved by her patients for always being meticulous and attentive to details.

Dr Vivian’s eye for beauty goes beyond aesthetics. Outside the clinic, Dr Vivian loves to spend her time in leather crafting and jewelry making, transforming basics into beauty. She also loves spending her quiet time exercising in the gym or chilling at home with her loved one.

Special Interest

  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Fillers
  • Neurotoxin Injection - Botulinum Toxins
  • Face Lifting
  • Facial Enhancement
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Dr. Sean Lim

Special Interest

  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Fillers
  • Neurotoxin Injection - Botulinum Toxins
  • Face Lifting
  • Facial Enhancement

Dr. Sean Lim

Dr Sean is a dedicated medical professional with a diverse background in procedural disciplines and holistic care. He graduated with an MBBS degree from the National University of Singapore, earning recognition on the Dean's List for his exemplary performance in his final year Professional Examination.

  • MBBS (Singapore)
  • Certified Personal Trainer

Dr Sean is a dedicated medical professional with a diverse background in procedural disciplines and holistic care. He graduated with an MBBS degree from the National University of Singapore, earning recognition on the Dean's List for his exemplary performance in his final year Professional Examination. Fully registered with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC), Dr Sean is also certified to perform aesthetic procedures by the Aesthetic Dermatology Educational Group (ADEG). Beyond his clinical practice, Dr Sean actively engages in community service and leadership endeavours. He has contributed his medical expertise to humanitarian missions, including Naamjai Medical Missions trips to Thailand and a collaborative effort with plastic surgeons from NUH at Yangon's Defense Services General Hospital (DSGH).

Dr Sean's commitment to excellence extends beyond the medical field. As a former Singapore national athlete in pole vaulting, he has represented Singapore in numerous international competitions, earning accolades and setting records. Dr Sean’s passion for health and fitness is evident in his certification as a personal trainer and his dedication to maintaining an active lifestyle.

A proud new father, Dr Sean cherishes quality time with his family outside of work commitments, demonstrating a balanced approach to life and well-being. His belief in delivering quality care with a personal touch reflects his ethos as a compassionate healthcare provider.

Special Interest

  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Fillers
  • Neurotoxin Injection - Botulinum Toxins
  • Face Lifting
  • Facial Enhancement
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Dr. Roy Soo

Special Interest

  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Injectable procedures
  • Facial rejuvenation
  • Skin tightening and contouring
  • Energy-based skin treatments

Dr. Roy Soo

Dr Roy Soo is an aesthetic physician with almost a decade of clinical experience and a special interest in acne, acne scarring, facial rejuvenation, and regenerative aesthetic treatments. Having personally experienced adult-onset acne, he understands the impact that skin concerns can have on confidence and wellbeing. Guided by a "less is more" philosophy, Dr Roy focuses on achieving natural-looking results through evidence-based treatments, patient education, and personalised care. He works closely with patients to develop treatment plans that support healthy skin while respecting individual features and aesthetic goals.

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), NUS
  • Master of Public Health (MPH), NUS
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology (Distinction), QMUL

Dr Roy Soo graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) as well as a Master of Public Health (MPH). He is also an alumnus of the Queen Mary University of London, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology with Distinction (PgDipDerm, Distinction). He has obtained full accreditation mandated by the Singapore Medical Council and Ministry of Health to perform medical aesthetics treatments. Having experienced adult onset acne, he has extensive experience living with and treating acne and its sequelae such as hyperpigmentation and scarring. His other special interests include regenerative treatments using energy-based devices as well as injectable biostimulators.   

With almost a decade of clinical experience as a medical doctor, Dr Roy approaches medical aesthetics through the lens of a physician and the hands of an artisan, respecting the science behind the skin while appreciating facial harmony with artistic judgement. Actively countering filler fatigue and trend toxicity, he is trusted by discerning patients for his carefully crafted combination treatments that are guided by the “less is more, elegance over excess” philosophy. Championing evidence-based treatments,   

Dr Roy focuses on empowering his patients through education and shared decision-making. His patients delight in honest and open discussions during consultations, while his calm and assuring demeanour provides comfort during treatments. Emphasising on “beauty beyond clinic”, with greater ownership of results by patients through lifestyle modifications and use of skincare at home, treatment outcomes are amplified and longer lasting. Fostering a partnership rooted in transparency and centred on the patient’s wellbeing, care for their skin and beauty continues long after they step out of the clinic.   

A proponent of complete wellness of the body, mind and spirit, Dr Roy supplements the intellectual stimulation at work with physical exertion in the gym after work. At home his responsibilities are toward his Doberman Pinscher, a faithful companion he adopted from an animal rescue shelter. When he is not in Singapore, he is almost definitely in the mountains snowboarding.  

Philosophy: Less is more. Subtle and gradual improvements leave the longest lasting impact. The best aesthetic outcomes are those that preserve authenticity while elevating confidence - look and feel good in your own skin!

Special Interest

  • Acne
  • Acne Scarring
  • Injectable procedures
  • Facial rejuvenation
  • Skin tightening and contouring
  • Energy-based skin treatments
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