How many treatments will I need before I see a difference?

Many people notice smoother, calmer skin after the first visit, but clearing active acne usually takes a short series of three to six sessions spaced two to four weeks apart. Skin renews on roughly a 28-day cycle, so steady care over a couple of months gives the most reliable results.

Will these treatments make me break out at first?

Some people notice a brief purge in the first week or two as clogged pores clear out, and that settles quickly. We choose gentler options for reactive skin and adjust the plan if your skin needs a slower pace, so you are never pushed harder than your skin can handle.

Can you help with the dark marks and scars left after acne?

Yes. Post-acne marks and shallow scarring respond well to peels, resurfacing facials, and microneedling, which fade discoloration and smooth texture over time. Deeper scars take longer and more sessions, and we will be honest with you about what is realistic.

Is any of this safe for sensitive skin?

It is. We offer softer options like the enzyme peel and oxygen therapy facial for skin that flushes or stings easily, and we always test how your skin responds before going stronger. Tell us about any past reactions and we will build around them.

Do I still need a home routine, or is the facial enough?

Regular treatments do the deep work, but a simple daily routine keeps oil and clogged pores in check between visits and protects your results. We will recommend a short, easy set of products so you are not juggling a shelf full of bottles.

Acne Treatment in Chicago

Breakouts happen when pores clog, oil builds up, and bacteria settle in. Here is what actually calms acne and clears skin.

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The Treatment

Jefferson Park · Chicago

Clearer skin starts with the right routine

Acne is not about being unclean. It is oil, dead skin, and bacteria clogging your pores.

The good news is that most acne responds well to steady, targeted care.

Your skin makes oil to stay soft and protected, but hormones, stress, and heavy products can push it into overdrive. When that extra oil mixes with dead skin cells, it plugs the pore, traps bacteria, and turns into a whitehead, blackhead, or a tender red bump. Some people break out on the chin and jaw, others across the forehead or back. There is no single fix, but a plan that clears clogged pores, calms inflammation, and keeps oil in check will get most skin back on track over a few weeks. We build that plan with you and adjust it as your skin changes.

Why it happens

The four things behind most breakouts

Excess oil

Overactive glands

When your skin produces more oil than it needs, pores fill faster and clog more easily, especially around the nose, chin, and forehead.

Clogged pores

Trapped dead skin

Dead skin cells that do not shed on their own mix with oil and block the pore, forming the blackheads and whiteheads you can see and feel.

Bacteria

Trapped and multiplying

Once a pore is sealed, the bacteria that normally live on your skin multiply inside it, which is what turns a simple clog into a red, sore pimple.

Inflammation

Redness and swelling

Your skin reacts to the trapped bacteria with swelling and redness, and that inflammation is what leaves marks and uneven tone long after a breakout fades.

Our approach

Treat the cause, not just the spot

We start by looking at your skin and asking what your breakouts look like, where they show up, and what you have already tried. From there we pick treatments that deep-clean pores, control oil, and calm redness instead of only drying out one pimple at a time. Most people see the best results from a short series spaced two to four weeks apart, paired with a simple home routine you can actually keep up. We will tell you honestly what to expect and never promise overnight perfection.

Treatments that clear acne

HydraFacial

Gently vacuums out clogged pores and flushes away oil and debris while hydrating skin, so congestion clears without harsh scrubbing.

Deep Cleansing Facial

Clears out blackheads and buildup with steam and careful pore extraction, giving oily, congested skin a fresh start.

BioRePeel

Resurfaces the top layer of skin to unclog pores and fade the marks that breakouts leave behind, with little to no visible peeling.

Chemical Peel

Uses targeted acids to loosen the dead skin and oil that plug pores, smoothing texture and evening out post-acne discoloration.

Enzyme Peel

A gentler exfoliation that dissolves dead skin and softens clogs, a good fit for sensitive skin that reacts to stronger options.

Oxygen Therapy Facial

Calms irritated, breakout-prone skin and delivers a soothing boost that helps reduce redness after a flare-up.

Darsonval

Uses a gentle electric current to target the bacteria behind pimples and dry out active breakouts on oily skin.

Microneedling

Prompts skin to renew itself, which helps smooth the shallow scars and rough texture that repeated breakouts can leave.

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Not sure which treatment is right for you? Book a quick consultation and we will build a plan.

Who it is for

Oily, congested skinBlackheads and whiteheadsPainful red breakoutsHormonal chin and jaw acnePost-acne marks and scarsEnlarged, clogged pores

Frequently Asked Questions

: Many people notice smoother, calmer skin after the first visit, but clearing active acne usually takes a short series of three to six sessions spaced two to four weeks apart. Skin renews on roughly a 28-day cycle, so steady care over a couple of months gives the most reliable results.
: Some people notice a brief purge in the first week or two as clogged pores clear out, and that settles quickly. We choose gentler options for reactive skin and adjust the plan if your skin needs a slower pace, so you are never pushed harder than your skin can handle.
: Yes. Post-acne marks and shallow scarring respond well to peels, resurfacing facials, and microneedling, which fade discoloration and smooth texture over time. Deeper scars take longer and more sessions, and we will be honest with you about what is realistic.
: It is. We offer softer options like the enzyme peel and oxygen therapy facial for skin that flushes or stings easily, and we always test how your skin responds before going stronger. Tell us about any past reactions and we will build around them.
: Regular treatments do the deep work, but a simple daily routine keeps oil and clogged pores in check between visits and protects your results. We will recommend a short, easy set of products so you are not juggling a shelf full of bottles.

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Callista Beauty&Spa

6020 W Higgins Ave, Unit E · Jefferson Park, Chicago IL 60630

(773) 954-5777 · Mon-Fri 9am-8pm · Sat 9am-5pm

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