Acne Treatments
Acne Treatments in Chicago, IL
Acne is one of the most common and emotionally challenging skin concerns we treat at Therahaus Wellness Medspa. Whether you are dealing with occasional hormonal breakouts or persistent, inflammatory acne that has not responded to anything you have tried, our clinical approach is designed to address the actual causes of your breakouts rather than just managing symptoms. The goal is clearer, healthier skin and the confidence that comes with it.
Our licensed estheticians take a science-backed, deeply personalized approach to acne care. After a thorough skin assessment, your provider will create a customized treatment plan that may include professional extractions, targeted chemical exfoliation, anti-inflammatory therapies, and medical-grade skincare protocols tailored to your skin type and acne severity. We treat all types of acne including comedonal, inflammatory, hormonal, and cystic presentations. Our esthetician, Morgan, has personal experience navigating cystic and hormonal acne, which means every patient receives not only expert clinical care but genuine understanding and compassion throughout the process.
How Our Acne Treatments Work
Effective acne treatment requires addressing the four primary factors that contribute to breakouts: excess sebum production, clogged pores, bacterial overgrowth, and inflammation. Our acne protocols use a combination of professional in-office treatments and personalized home care recommendations to target all four factors simultaneously. Depending on the type and severity of your acne, your treatment may involve chemical exfoliants that clear pore congestion, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory agents that reduce active breakouts, and skin-barrier-supporting ingredients that prevent future flare-ups. Progress is monitored at each visit, and the plan is adjusted as your skin responds and evolves.
Your esthetician performs a detailed analysis of your skin type, acne severity, triggers, and history. This shapes your personalized treatment plan and home care protocol.
Your session may include professional extractions, enzyme or acid exfoliation, LED therapy, or a targeted chemical peel, depending on what your skin needs at that visit. Treatments are gentle yet effective.
You leave with a clear, simple regimen using medical-grade products selected specifically for your skin. Consistency at home is a critical part of achieving long-term results.
Regular follow-up appointments allow your esthetician to track your progress, manage any new breakouts, and refine your treatment approach as your skin clears and strengthens over time.
Who Benefits Most from Professional Acne Treatments
Our acne treatments are appropriate for teens and adults of all skin types who are dealing with any form of acne, from mild and occasional to chronic and severe. If over-the-counter products have not delivered the results you want, professional treatment can make a meaningful difference.
Ideal for patients who:
- Have persistent acne that has not responded adequately to drugstore or prescription skincare
- Experience hormonal breakouts around the jaw, chin, or cheeks on a recurring monthly cycle
- Are dealing with cystic or nodular acne that causes pain, swelling, and scarring
- Have oily or congested skin with frequent blackheads, whiteheads, or closed comedones
- Want professional guidance to build a skincare routine that actually works for their specific skin
The Benefits of Professional Acne Care at Therahaus
Professional acne treatment offers something that no drugstore product can: a customized, clinically informed approach that evolves with your skin. Our patients consistently achieve clearer, healthier skin and, just as importantly, relief from the emotional weight that chronic acne can carry.
Targets the root causes of breakouts rather than masking symptoms with temporary fixes.
Professional-grade products and treatments deliver results that over-the-counter options simply cannot match.
Personalized treatment plans adapt to your skin's changing needs for sustained, long-term clarity.
Reduces active inflammation and prevents new breakouts from forming with consistent care.
Improves overall skin health, texture, and tone alongside clearing existing acne lesions.
Compassionate, experienced care from estheticians who truly understand what you are going through.
Acne Treatment Aftercare: What to Know
After your acne treatment, your skin may feel slightly sensitive or look mildly red, particularly if extractions or chemical exfoliation were performed. This is normal and typically resolves within a few hours to a day. You may also notice that some breakouts appear to worsen briefly in the days following your first few sessions as the skin purges congestion that was already present beneath the surface. This is a sign that the treatment is working. Stay consistent with your home care protocol and attend your follow-up appointments to keep your progress on track.
Any Questions?
Yes, our licensed estheticians tailor every acne treatment to your skin's tolerance and sensitivity level, using the gentlest effective approach to achieve results without unnecessary irritation. We also provide a home care protocol with medical-grade products suited to your skin's specific needs.
Yes, our acne treatment protocols are designed not only to clear active breakouts but also to reduce post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and surface irregularities left behind by previous acne. For deeper scarring, your provider may recommend complementary treatments such as microneedling or laser skin resurfacing.
Yes, professional acne treatments combined with a personalized medical-grade home care protocol are designed not only to clear existing breakouts but also to regulate oil production, reduce bacterial overgrowth, and strengthen the skin barrier to prevent future acne from developing. Consistent, ongoing care is the most effective strategy for long-term skin clarity.
Our acne and acne scarring treatments include targeted acne protocols, chemical peels, microneedling, Hydrafacial, laser skin resurfacing, PRP injections, Forever Clear BBL and exosomes for comprehensive skin clearing and scar correction. Each plan is customized to your acne type, severity, and the specific scarring concerns you want to address.
Some patients experience a brief purging phase in the first few sessions where the skin clears congestion that was already present beneath the surface, which may temporarily increase breakouts. This is a normal and positive sign that the treatment is working, and it resolves as your skin adjusts to the new protocol.
Professional acne treatments at our South Loop medspa use medical-grade ingredients and clinical protocols that penetrate deeper and work more effectively than drugstore options. Your licensed esthetician also addresses the root causes of your breakouts rather than simply managing surface symptoms.
We have answers. Whether you are new to medical aesthetics or simply want to know more about what to expect at Therahaus Wellness, we are here to make sure you feel informed, comfortable, and completely confident before you ever book your first appointment.
A Full-Spectrum Wellness Experience
At Therahaus Wellness Medspa, you are in the hands of a team led by Dr. Angeline N. Beltsos, a double board-certified physician with decades of specialized expertise in women's health, hormone medicine, and medical aesthetics. Every treatment we offer, from injectables and laser therapies to wellness programs and specialty care, is delivered with the clinical precision and personalized attention that only comes from a team that genuinely invests in your outcomes. We are conveniently located on Michigan Avenue in the South Loop, Chicago, making expert aesthetic and wellness care accessible to patients across the city. When you walk through our doors, you are not just a patient, you are a person, and everything we do is built around helping you look, feel, and live your best.
Ready for Your Transformation?
Schedule a private consultation at our South Loop office to discuss your goals and develop a customized treatment plan with our medical team.
