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Over 40 years of expert care

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Medically by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Officer for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last Reviewed June 15th 2023

Acne Treatments

We all have lots of small glands just below the surface of the skin called sebaceous glands. These glands a natural oil called sebum, which helps to keep the skin smooth and supple. When too much sebum is produced it causes a build-up of oil in the hair follicles which the ideal environment for a bacterium called propionibacterium acnes to grow.

We understand how much acne can affect your life and your .

Acne can occur all over the body including the face, neck, back ( to as ‘bacne’) and chest. 

Advanced Acne Treatments

The Private Clinic has the to skin with a of including:

We are the UK’s leading non-invasive and invasive group of clinics and have some of the most experienced skin in the who can advise on the best treatment for acne.

We treat thousands of patients every year and pride on our and expertise. All of our Clinics are registered with the .

Acne Treatments at a glance

Time

30 – 60 mins

Downtime

48 – 72 hours

Final Results

2 weeks

No. of Treatments

1 Treatment

Results Last

3 – 6 months

Who is affected by acne?

Acne is most common in but can appear for the first time in the mid-twenties, during menopause or even later. Propionibacterium acnes causes the skin to appear red and . It can be very difficult to treat with topical creams and gels or and can have on and .

In severe cases cysts will develop beneath the of the skin, and if they rupture this can cause 

Our leading UK target the root cause of the bacteria, the factor behind acne, and create bespoke plans for all skin types.

N-lite Laser Acne Treatment at The Private Clinic

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Acne Treatment Before & After Photos

Take a look at the Before and After photos to see how we have helped change our patients’ lives.

What to Expect

The Private Clinic has been treating for over 40 years with of people placing their trust in us each year. We pride ourselves on being able to offer a . We have a team of friendly nurses and expert who the of this decision and will support you throughout your journey with us.

Before your first treatment you will need to have an consultation where you can your areas with your practitioner, go through your to make sure you are suitable for treatment and also look at your current skin care regime as they may that you switch to prep your skin ready for .

On the day of procedure your skin will first be cleansed and then dried. Your eyes will then be with black out or goggles to protect you from the light of the laser. Once all the areas have been treated with the laser your practitioner will apply appropriate skin care to your face which will sun before through your advice.

The N-lite laser can be used to treat acne on the face, neck, back and chest and has been as the most significant in the treatment of acne in decades.

There are a variety of chemical peels and enzyme treatments available for acne prone skin including; DermaFrost, Blue Peel Radiance, Oxygen Rx and if you have darker skin then a Peel may be suggested.

For N-Lite the in the skin is and destroyed, the acne and leaving you with smooth, fresh, healthy looking skin. N-Lite also has a which helps reduce the risk of acne scars. The results seen by after N-Lite treatment have been so we have even featured on UK TV programmes This and Embarrassing .

For acne skin peels you should notice results after your first peel but in some cases your acne may appear worse after treatment before it gets better which is very common. A course of treatment is always for the best results and a treatment plan put in place to ensure you get the best results.

The best thing is to  to discuss what options are best for your skin type.

There is no downtime associated with N-Lite laser treatment but you may experience redness and warmth to the skin after which will calm down after a few hours. See our  for more information.

Some peels can cause after but this will calm down after a few hours. Depending on the of the peel you may notice some or in the following days after the .

Frequently Asked Questions

The majority of who are acne are suitable for at least one of our acne treatments.

We are unfortunately unable to treat under the age of 18 for any cosmetic skin treatments in clinic acne .

Suitability for acne treatment at The Private Clinic will be at your .

Combined is a common way to deal with acne and will often be recommended by our skin practitioners.

Acne can be in different ways with some treatments working to unblock your pores with others working to decrease oil production and bacteria in the skin.

Now that you are on the road to clear skin, check out our competitive prices and start your journey today.

N-Lite Acne prices start from £270 for single treatments and £950 for a course of 4 .

Chemical Peel and Enzyme Treatment prices start from £100. However, the price may vary on the type of peel and number of needed.

To book a no-obligation consultation to your skin concerns click here.
Consultations with our expert skin practitioners are £25 however this cost is against the price of any skin treatment you wish to book following your consultation.

You should start seeing after your second N-Lite session with improvement over the following three months.

Results after a peel can take two to three weeks but the best results are not seen until you are near the end of a course of . It is worth noting that sometimes after acne your skin may get worse before it gets better.

However undergoing acne treatment need to be prepared for the long term of their acne. The nature of the problem means that things will change according to hormones, stressful events etc. This is something that we cannot control. However our range of treatments can control the and keep them to a minimum therefore the long term after such as pitted scarring and pigmentation.

The Clinic has clinics so we are sure to have an acne clinic located near to you however treatment offerings may vary between clinics.

Our clinics:

Acne treatment London

– 98 Harley street, W1G7HZ

Acne Manchester

– 25 St John Street, M3 4DT

Acne treatment Birmingham

– 88 Hagley Road, B16 8LU – West Midlands

Acne treatment Leeds

– 45 Park Square North, LS1 2NP – Yorkshire

Acne treatment Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and Surrey

–  84 Rogers Lane, Stoke Poges, Slough, SL2 4LF – South East England

Acne treatment Northampton

– 82 Billing Road, NN1 5DF – East Midlands

To find out more about booking a consultation at a clinic near you, .

Outstanding care, patient satisfaction and results mean everything to The Private Clinic Team

Our for excellent care is second to none. See what some of our have had to say about our acne .

Acne Scarring – Sabrina

Acne – Lindsey

Acne Treatment – Leanne

Acne Treatment – Gaby

Why Choose The Private Clinic

Meet our Medical Experts

We are one of the UK’s non-invasive cosmetic groups and have some of the most sought-after specialists working with us.

AESTHETIC THERAPIST


London

AESTHETIC & LASER THERAPIST


Birmingham

SENIOR SKIN & GROUP TRAINER


Northampton

SPECIALIST & DERMATOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER


RGN, BSc (Hons), Nurse
NMC Number: 92A1045E


London

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About The Private Clinic

The Clinic is a multi award winning group with clinics located across the UK. We have over 40 years’ in the best in advanced minimally invasive non treatments and expert led procedures in our clinics and . Our are all with and we are regulated by the . The CQC is an independent regulator for health and social care in England. Last review March 10th 2023.

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