Acne Bootcamp:
Your Plan to Clear, Confident Skin

An acne facial is a corrective treatment focused on clearing breakouts, not just relaxing the skin. It uses targeted exfoliation, extractions, and acne-specific ingredients to unclog pores, reduce bacteria, and support healing. It works best as part of a consistent routine, not a one-time fix.

An Acne Bootcamp facial is results-driven and part of a structured program, not a one-off treatment. It's customized to your acne type and focuses on clearing the skin through consistent treatments, targeted exfoliation, and proper extractions, all while supporting a strict homecare routine. Unlike regular or even standard acne facials, it's not about a single service, it's about a plan, consistency, and real skin correction.

Most clients start to see improvement within 4-6 treatments, but the number you'll need really depends on your acne type, severity, and how consistent you are with homecare. Acne is influenced by a lot of internal and external factors, so results aren't one-size-fits-all, it's about staying consistent and adjusting as your skin responds.

Yes they are safe, but not by "fixing hormones." Acne facials can absolutely help manage cystic and hormonal breakouts by calming inflammation, keeping pores clear, reducing bacteria, and supporting the skin so lesions don't become as severe or linger as long. But because cystic and hormonal acne are driven by internal factors, facials work best as part of a consistent treatment plan with proper homecare, not as a standalone solution.

Sensitive, acne-prone skin can still benefit from acne facials, but the goal is to calm inflammation and support the barrier while gently working on congestion, not to push the skin too hard or over-exfoliate it. We'd adjust everything based on how your skin is presenting that day, and move at a pace your skin can actually tolerate.

Before your acne facial, avoid anything that could sensitize or overstimulate your skin. That means no retinoids, exfoliating acids (like AHA/BHA), waxing, or aggressive scrubs for a few days prior. Try not to pick or manually extract at home either, it can increase inflammation and make extractions more difficult. You want your skin as calm and balanced as possible so we can treat it effectively.

Yes. Adult acne and teen acne have different underlying causes, so the approach is different. Teen acne is often driven by hormonal changes and excess oil production, while adult acne can be influenced by stress, hormones, barrier damage, and lifestyle. We adjust the treatment intensity, product selection, and homecare recommendations based on the client's age, skin maturity, and specific triggers.

It's not a fixed price because it depends on your skin, what we're treating that day, and the level of corrective work needed. Acne facials are typically part of a treatment plan, so pricing is discussed after a skin consultation so we can make sure we're actually addressing your skin properly, not just doing a standard service.

Yes, but that's usually a later step in the process. Acne facials help calm active breakouts and prevent new inflammation, which is what causes most post-acne marks in the first place. Once the acne is under control, we then shift into the next phase of treatment focused on fading pigmentation and smoothing texture. That's where we bring in things like corrective peels or microneedling, depending on your skin and how it's healing.

Pausa Aesthetics differs in that we don't just do skincare treatments, we build structured acne correction plans. We look at your skin as a whole, treat the root cause of your breakouts, and guide you through the entire process until your skin is stable, not just temporarily improved.