Blackheads and whiteheads
Comedonal acne involves blocked pores that appear as blackheads or whiteheads.
Active breakouts and congestion
Acne Treatment Consultation in Adelaide
Review your breakout pattern, current skincare and skin sensitivities before discussing suitable options and follow-up.
Book an acne assessmentWhat type of acne can W Medical address?
Acne treatment at W Medical Aesthetics begins with a detailed skin assessment. The clinical team reviews your current products and builds a plan around the pattern, severity and likely triggers of your breakouts.
Acne does not look the same on every skin. Some conditions can resemble acne, including folliculitis and perioral dermatitis. An assessment helps clarify what is happening before a plan is discussed.
Inflammatory acne
Redness and tender blemishes may be part of an inflammatory breakout pattern.
Hormonal-pattern acne
Recurring flare-ups may follow a hormonal pattern. Relevant history is reviewed during assessment.
Cystic or nodular acne
Deeper, painful lesions need medical assessment. Severe or persistent acne may require referral.
Congestion
Blocked pores and uneven texture are assessed alongside your current skincare and skin tolerance.
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Why acne needs a plan, not just a one-off facial
Recurring breakouts usually involve more than one factor. The approach may need to consider congestion, inflammation, oil production, skin-barrier condition and the products being used at home.
Changing products frequently or over-exfoliating can make irritated skin harder to assess. Reviews allow the clinical team to see how your skin is responding before the plan is changed.
Acne treatment consultation at W Medical Aesthetics
The clinical team may discuss a combination of home skincare and in-clinic care rather than relying on one procedure. The first priority is identifying what is appropriate for the type and severity of the acne.
Depending on your skin and breakout pattern, the options below may be discussed. Suitability, evidence, limitations, risks and alternatives are reviewed before a procedure is considered; some people need medical management instead.
Dermalux LED Light Therapy
LED may be discussed as an adjunct for selected concerns after assessment. It is not a substitute for medical management when that is indicated.
DMK Enzyme Therapy
The suitability and limitations of this in-clinic skincare option can be discussed for your skin and breakout pattern.
Professional skincare
Review products for acne-prone skin, skin sensitivities and the condition of the skin barrier.
Chemical peels
Controlled exfoliation may be discussed where suitable. Irritation and other risks need individual consideration, especially with active or reactive skin.
Laser or light-based treatments
These are not a routine starting point for every active breakout. Selected concerns may be reviewed separately once medical and skincare needs have been considered.
Medical management and referral
Severe, deep, painful or persistent breakouts may need further medical assessment or specialist care rather than an in-clinic procedure.
Personalised approach and detailed skin evaluation
Your first appointment includes a review of your breakout pattern, current skincare, previous treatments, medications and skin sensitivities.
Where relevant, the clinical team may also ask about menstrual patterns, pregnancy or breastfeeding and recent lifestyle changes.
Book a skin assessment- W Medical Aesthetics is led by Dr Kee Sing Wong. Where medical management or further assessment is more appropriate, the next step can be discussed during your visit.
- Dr Kee Sing Wong, MBBS, FRACGP
Registered medical practitioner
AHPRA registration: MED0000996242
Registration status: Registered - View Dr Wong’s professional profile
Treatment pathway examples
The examples below show how different acne concerns may be approached. Your consultation determines which options, if any, are appropriate for your skin.
Reactive skin may need fewer products and a gentler approach. More intensive procedures are considered only when the skin is suitable.
- Congestion and blackheads
Initial focus: assess blocked pores and skin tolerance. A skincare review comes first; DMK or a suitable peel may be discussed where appropriate. - Inflamed acne and redness
Initial focus: assess active inflammation and the skin barrier. The pathway may include gentle skincare, close review and medical management; LED may be discussed as an adjunct. - Acne with post-acne marks
Initial focus: address new breakouts. Pigmentation or laser options, if suitable, are reviewed separately once active acne is more stable.
Timeline and maintenance
Acne management develops gradually rather than after a single appointment. How the skin responds varies with the type and severity of the breakouts, the home routine and individual response.
Review before changing the plan
Reviews are used to check inflammation, new breakouts and skin tolerance before products or procedures are adjusted.
Some people may need ongoing maintenance once breakouts become more stable.
Frequently asked questions
Is LED enough for acne?
LED may form part of an acne plan, but it is not necessarily sufficient on its own. Skincare, review or medical assessment may be more appropriate depending on the breakout pattern.
Can acne be treated safely during pregnancy?
Pregnancy changes which skincare ingredients, medicines and procedures are appropriate. Tell the clinical team if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy so your current products and available options can be reviewed first.
What if acne leaves scars?
Active breakouts are generally assessed before procedures for textural acne scarring are considered. Once the skin is more stable, the scar type, skin tone and available options can be reviewed separately. Read about acne scarring assessment.
What are the expected costs of acne treatment?
Costs vary according to the options discussed after assessment. The clinic can explain relevant consultation, procedure and review fees before you decide whether to proceed.
Take the next step
Arrange an assessment for your acne treatment options
A considered plan starts with understanding what your skin is doing now. Book an acne assessment at W Medical Aesthetics in Adelaide to review your breakouts, current routine and suitable next steps. The consultation gives you time to understand the options before deciding whether to proceed.
Book an acne consultationGeneral information only; this does not replace an individual medical assessment. Suitability, response, recovery and maintenance needs vary. All procedures carry risks. Images are illustrative and do not show or predict treatment outcomes.