Acne & scarring

Troubled by Acne Issues?

Why do we need to treat Acne issues?

Acne can worsen and form permanent scarring on the face or skin if left untreated, and it is also considered rather unsightly and may affect a person’s self-esteem and quality of life.
Patients need to be aware that active acne is considered a skin disease, so it is not readily treated with over-the-counter skincare products or non-medical beauty skincare providers. Accurate medical diagnosis and good clinical experience from a doctor are critical in providing the most effective medical treatments.

Who are prone to develop Acne issues?

Acne is a very common skin issue, and can still occur in middle-aged adults, especially in ladies above 30 years old onwards, so it is not just only confined to teenagers and adolescents, contrary to popular belief,

What is Acne?

Acne is a medical term to describe the spectrum of skin diseases that arise from oil glands in the skin. These include

Excessive oiliness

Comedones (clogged pores eg blackheads and white heads)

Inflamed, red and painful acne papules and pustules (“pimples” or “zits” in laymen term)

Inflamed, red and painful acne nodules and cysts (more severe and deep “pimples”).

Acne scarring

What is Acne caused by?

Acne is caused by a complex interplay of genetics, hormonal influence (eg androgens), excessive sebum (oil) production, formation of comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), inflammation and infection from bacteria (P. acne) in the oil glands of the skin of the face, chest, and back.

Other factors that can aggravate Acne further

Inappropriate squeezing at the acne bumps

Stress

Peri-menstrual flares for ladies above 30 years old

Prolonged mask wearing

Unsuitable cosmetics (thick, greasy, comedogenic)

Diets that are high in sugar and diary products

Hot humid climate

Certain medications (topical or oral)

How One Face^® Clinic can help you

How One Face^® Clinic
can help you

Step 1

Our doctor has years of clinical experience in acne treatment, and prefers a personalized and friendly approach to address each patient’s concerns. During the preliminary consultation, our doctor will:

Conduct an assessment of your acne issues
Physically examine your acne problems and the health of your skin
Evaluate the cause of your acne
Discuss on suitable and customised options for your treatment
Monitor treatment progress closely through photographs

Step 2

Our doctor will advise on the suitability of using topical skincare products or oral medications as a first-line option to treat your acne issues.

Detailed guidance on the use of topical skincare products and medications will be provided for you
Feel free to approach our doctor or staff anytime if you have any concern or inquiry during your treatment period

Step 3

Depending on the type and severity of your acne issues and your preferences, our doctor will also advise on using other external or non-drug treatments eg comedone extractions, acne laser, injections, etc.

Our treatments are generally comfortable with minimal downtime
We use high-quality medical equipment backed by years of clinical experience

Find out what treatments you need

We’d like to make the treatments Affordable for you

Many patients are unaware that not all acne issues require laser treatments and some can be effectively treated with just topical skincare products or oral medications.

We hope that patients do understand that there is no “one-size fits all” treatment plan. Every individual’s skin type is different, and depending on the type and severity of the acne, treatment costs can vary widely for everyone.

We highly recommend patients to come down for a full assessment (no obligation) by our doctor to devise a personalized treatment plan for you in order to more accurately gauge your cost of treatment.

We believe in delivering Results to you.

Do you know?

One Face^® Clinic has many patients with satisfactory results after our treatments.

However, due to local authority regulation, we are unable to illustrate the before and after photos on our website.

You may inquire on these photos when you visit us at One Face^® Clinic.