Active acne
Spots or blocked pores. Managing active breakouts is a priority.
Acne and Blemish-Prone Skin
Acne Treatment & Skin
Acne Treatment & Skin
Consultations for Birmingham
Active breakouts, dark marks and acne scars need different approaches. Our consultations start with your concerns, current routine and previous care, helping you understand whether cosmetic treatment is suitable or a healthcare assessment should come first.
Acne Care Starts with
Understanding Your Skin
Acne can involve blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed spots or deeper, painful lumps. It can affect adults as well as teenagers.
Tell us how long you have had breakouts, where they occur and what you have already tried. Bring the names of your skincare products and any acne medicines.
Plan Your Acne Consultation
A focused consultation helps us understand your skin and discuss suitable options.
- 01
Your concerns
Breakouts, marks or scarring
- 02
Your current routine
Skincare, medicines and previous treatment
- 03
Your visit
Confirm costs, practitioner and location
Active Acne, Marks or Scars: Choosing the Next Step
Post-acne marks
Flat darker or red areas are colour changes.
Acne scars
Indented or raised areas change the skin’s texture.
Treating a scar is not the same as treating an active breakout. Separate plans may be needed.
Comparing cosmetic options
Explore peels and facials, or discuss microneedling and scar consultations for established texture concerns. These are not automatic choices for inflamed acne.
Costs and preparation
Typical treatment prices for acne-related concerns.
Chemical peels
£150Facials
£120Microneedling
£100Separate treatment prices — not an acne package or a recommendation to combine
treatments.
Consultation fees and any course total must be confirmed before booking.
Common Questions
Your Acne Treatment Questions Answered
For standard medical acne treatments, improvement may take 6 to 8 weeks to become noticeable, with an initial review commonly at 12 weeks. These timings are not a promised result from peels or LED sessions. Your response depends on your acne and the treatment used; there is no fixed number of clinic sessions that guarantees clear skin.
No. Flat colour changes after a breakout are different from scars that change the skin's texture, such as pits or raised areas. Managing active acne is a priority before planning scar procedures. Explore our scar treatment information and discuss which options, if any, suit your skin. Complete scar removal cannot be promised.
Yes, acne can continue into adulthood or begin later in life. Hormones can contribute, but the location of your spots alone does not establish the cause. Discuss persistent or changing symptoms with a healthcare professional rather than assuming a facial or peel will address an underlying hormonal issue.
No. Suitability depends on your skin, the severity of your acne, your medicines and the proposed procedure. Light-based treatments have mixed evidence and are not a reliable solution for severe acne. Ask why a procedure is being suggested, what benefit is realistic and whether medical treatment is more appropriate.
Cleanse gently twice a day, remove make-up before bed and choose non-comedogenic products, meaning products designed not to block pores. Avoid harsh scrubbing, picking and squeezing spots. A pharmacist can advise on suitable over-the-counter acne treatments; follow the instructions supplied with your products.
Recovery depends on the procedure and your skin. Before booking, ask about likely irritation, any peeling, sun protection, when to restart your usual products and who to contact if you have a reaction. Get aftercare advice for the specific treatment rather than assuming every acne procedure has no downtime.
The cost depends on the consultation and any treatment agreed after assessment. Check our listed treatment prices or contact the clinic for a quote. Ask whether consultation fees, skincare products and follow-up appointments are included before committing to a course.
Use our appointment request form or call 0742 443 2701. Briefly mention acne as your concern. The team will confirm your appointment location, practitioner and availability before your visit.
Discuss Your Skin Concerns
Request a consultation to understand your options and suitable next steps.