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Over 40 years of expert care

Best UK Group & 5 star reviews

Over 40 years of expert care

Best UK Group & 5 star reviews

Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical 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 produce 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 creates the ideal environment for a bacterium called propionibacterium acnes to grow.

We understand how much acne can affect your life and especially your self-confidence.

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

The Private Clinic has the solution to clearer skin with a variety of treatments including:

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

Procedure Time

30 – 60 mins

Downtime

48 – 72 hours

Final Results

2 weeks

No. of Treatments

1 Treatment

Results Last

3 – 6 months

Acne is most common in teenagers 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 inflamed. It can be very difficult to treat successfully with topical creams and gels or antibiotics and can have devastating effects on confidence and self-esteem.

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

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