Acne Treatment in Oak Lawn, IL
Calm skin, step by step.
Acne treatment for breakouts and the scars they leave. Facials, peels and LED light come first for active acne. Microneedling follows for pitted scars.
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- Breakouts first, then scars
- Walk-ins welcome
- Free parking
What causes acne and acne scars?
Acne starts in a clogged pore. Oil and dead skin block it, germs grow inside, and the skin around it swells. Hormones, stress and some products can make it worse.
Deep or picked breakouts can damage the skin as they heal. Some leave flat red or brown marks that fade over months. Others leave pitted scars, which stay until they are treated.
When to see a dermatologist first
See a dermatologist for painful, deep cysts, or for acne that does not settle with good skin care. Prescription medicine may be the right first step. Facials and peels can often work alongside it.
Tell your provider about any acne medicine, like isotretinoin or a retinoid. These make skin more fragile, so some treatments have to wait.
Acne treatment options in Oak Lawn
Some treatments calm breakouts. Others work on marks and scars. Your provider starts where your skin is today.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Not sure which treatment fits? Start with a consult. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
“She really is descriptive on how the process works and makes you feel comfortable throughout the whole process.”
Acne scar treatment: which option fits?
| Treatment | Active breakouts | Marks and scars |
|---|---|---|
| Facial with extractions | Yes | No |
| Light chemical peel | Yes | Flat dark marks |
| LED light | Yes, as a series | No |
| Microneedling | Wait until breakouts settle | Pitted scars |
| Morpheus8 | Wait until breakouts settle | Deeper scars |
Flat brown marks may also respond to a stronger peel, like the VI Peel. Scar plans take a series, and results vary.
What an acne plan looks like
- 1Skin check
Your provider looks at your skin and asks about products and medicines. They sort marks from scars.
- 2Calm the breakouts
Facials, peels or LED every few weeks, plus a simple routine at home.
- 3Then the scars
Microneedling starts once breakouts settle, so new ones do not undo the work.
- 4Judge the change
Scars change slowly. Compare photos from your first visit after a few months.
Consult first. Walk-ins welcome.
Send the form with a line about your breakouts or scars. The front desk calls or texts you back.
“So clean and professional they’ll tell you what you need and what you don’t need.”
Visit
Our Oak Lawn med spa, on 95th Street
6830 W 95th St, between Ridgeland and Harlem. Free parking. Walk-ins welcome, Tuesday to Saturday.
| Tuesday | 12 – 7 pm |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Thursday | 12 – 7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am – 5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am – 4 pm |
| Sunday, Monday | Closed |
Getting here
Rough drive times with light traffic.
- Chicago Ridge, Burbank, BridgeviewSouth on Ridgeland or Harlem to 95th. About 5 minutes.
- Worth, Palos Hills, Palos HeightsNorth on Harlem Avenue. About 5 to 10 minutes.
- Hickory HillsEast on 95th Street. About 5 minutes.
- Evergreen Park, Beverly, Mount GreenwoodWest on 95th Street. About 10 to 15 minutes.
How is acne treated at a med spa?
A med spa treats acne in two steps. Facials, chemical peels and LED light help calm active breakouts. Once the skin settles, microneedling works on pitted scars over a series of visits. At Magic FemTouch MedSpa in Oak Lawn, your provider checks your skin first and tells you if a dermatologist should see it.
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Questions
Acne treatment questions
Which treatment works on acne scars?
Pitted scars usually respond to microneedling or Morpheus8 over a series of visits. Flat brown or red marks respond better to peels. Your provider looks at the type of scar before choosing.
Can you treat acne and acne scars at the same time?
Usually one comes first. Breakouts are calmed with facials, peels and LED. Scar work starts once the skin settles, because needling over active acne can spread it.
How often should I get a facial for acne?
While breakouts are active, many people come every two to four weeks. Once the skin settles, visits get further apart. Your esthetician suggests a schedule after the first facial.
How long until acne scars look better?
Scars change slowly. Many people judge the change three to six months after they start. Deep scars soften rather than disappear, and results vary.
Can I get treatments while on acne medicine?
Tell your provider first. Isotretinoin and prescription retinoids make skin more fragile, so peels and microneedling may need to wait. Check with your prescriber too.
How much does acne treatment cost?
It depends on the treatments and the number of visits in your plan. It is priced at your consult.
Book a visit
Request an appointment
The front desk calls or texts you back during opening hours, Tuesday to Saturday.
- Consult first, then the plan
- Walk-ins welcome
- Free parking
“The entire office is always very warm, welcoming, and professional. Everyone is extremely attentive and always answers all of my questions.”