Acne is more than just a surface issue — it’s a skin condition that can affect your confidence, lifestyle, and even mental health. At Ivy Clinic, we understand how frustrating it can be to deal with recurring breakouts, and we’re here to help with targeted, evidence-based solutions.
Whether you’re dealing with blackheads, whiteheads, hormonal breakouts, or post-inflammatory scarring, we have a range of options to suit your skin.
Your First Step: A Professional Skin Consultation
Before jumping into treatment, it’s essential to understand what’s going on beneath the surface. At Ivy Clinic, our acne journey always begins with a comprehensive skin consultation.
Using the Observ Skin Scanner, we get a deep look at what’s happening under your skin — inflammation, congestion, oil production, dehydration, and more. We’ll chat through your:
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Current skincare routine (or lack of)
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Lifestyle habits (like not cleansing makeup off at night)
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Diet (especially high-fat or oily foods)
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Stress levels
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Hormonal triggers
This allows us to create a tailored treatment plan and skincare prescription designed just for you.
Acne Treatments We Offer at Ivy Clinic
1. Mandelic Acid Peel
A gentle yet powerful AHA peel that works beautifully on congested, acne-prone skin. Mandelic acid helps to:
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Unclog pores
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Reduce inflammation
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Minimise post-acne pigmentation
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Gently exfoliate without irritating
Perfect for sensitive or darker skin types, it’s a great entry point for active treatments.
2. LED Light Therapy (Blue & Red Light)
LED is one of our favourite non-invasive options to target acne-causing bacteria and calm inflammation.
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Blue light kills P. acnes bacteria
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Red light reduces inflammation and promotes healing
Regular LED sessions can drastically reduce breakout frequency and improve skin healing.
3. Steam & Extraction Facials
Sometimes, your skin just needs a good deep clean. Our extraction facials help remove blackheads, clear congestion, and reduce build-up in the pores.
Combined with steam to soften the skin, this treatment is ideal for those with stubborn blocked pores or comedonal acne.
4. Calm & Repair Facial
If your skin is angry, inflamed, or sensitised from ongoing breakouts, this is your go-to.
Designed to soothe and strengthen the skin barrier, this facial works beautifully as a recovery option or when your skin is too compromised for active treatments.
5. Microneedling (Dermapen)
Once breakouts are under control, many clients want to address acne scarring and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Microneedling helps by:
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Stimulating collagen
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Improving skin texture and tone
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Softening the appearance of scars
It’s not a treatment for active acne, but it’s a game-changer for skin that's ready to move into the healing phase.
Skincare + Lifestyle: The Real Backbone of Acne Treatment
No matter what treatments you do in-clinic, what you do at home matters just as much. During your consultation, we’ll assess things like:
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Are you double cleansing and removing makeup each night?
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Is your skincare too harsh or stripping?
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Are you eating a high-sugar or greasy diet that could be inflaming your skin?
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Are stress and hormones contributing to flare-ups?
We’ll give you a clear skincare plan, lifestyle guidance, and ongoing support — because acne is a journey, and we’re in it with you.
Let’s Clear This Up
Struggling with acne? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to fight it alone either. Let’s take the guesswork out and get to the root of your skin concerns with expert advice and real solutions.
Speak To An Expert Now at Ivy Clinic, and let’s create your personalised acne treatment plan.
