Customised Acne Treatment in London, Ontario
The Treatment
What is a customised acne treatment?
It starts with working out what we are actually treating. Comedonal congestion — blackheads and whiteheads — inflammatory papules and pustules, and hormonal breakouts along the jaw and chin each call for a different approach, and a treatment that helps one can aggravate another. That assessment is the part most one-size-fits-all acne facials skip.
In the studio, a session typically combines a thorough double cleanse, an enzyme or salicylic exfoliation that penetrates oil rather than sitting on top of it, careful extractions, a targeted anti-inflammatory mask, and high-frequency or LED where appropriate. Nothing aggressive over inflamed skin — pushing hard on active acne makes it worse and leaves marks that outlast the breakout by months.
The part that genuinely determines your outcome happens at home. We go through your current products, flag anything comedogenic or over-stripping, and give you a routine that is short enough to follow every night. A great deal of the acne we see in the studio is being actively worsened by over-cleansing, over-exfoliating and a compromised barrier.
Benefits
Why Choose Acne Treatment at Kaaya
Clearing what is there now, calming what is inflamed, and stopping the cycle that keeps refilling your pores.
Clears congestion
Professional extractions empty blackheads and whiteheads that will not shift with home cleansing, without damaging surrounding skin.
Calms inflammation
Anti-inflammatory masks, LED and high-frequency reduce the redness and swelling of active breakouts.
Controls oil without stripping
Balancing oil production rather than eliminating it, because stripped skin overcompensates and produces more.
Fewer marks left behind
Treating breakouts properly and protecting skin afterwards means fewer of the brown and red marks that linger for months.
A routine that fits
Three or four products used consistently, rather than a twelve-step routine that gets abandoned in a fortnight.
A plan, not a one-off
A schedule of sessions with a defined review point, so you can judge whether it is working on evidence rather than hope.
The Ritual
How your acne treatment runs
Assessment first, then a treatment adjusted to what your skin is doing on the day.
01
Assessment
We identify the type and distribution of your breakouts, review triggers, current products and any medications you are taking.
02
Double cleanse
An oil-based cleanse followed by a water-based cleanse takes the skin properly back to clean without stripping the barrier.
03
Targeted exfoliation
Enzyme or salicylic acid, chosen for how inflamed the skin is — salicylic is oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore where the problem starts.
04
Careful extractions
Comedones are cleared methodically. Inflamed and cystic lesions are left alone — squeezing those is what causes scarring.
05
Anti-inflammatory mask & LED
A calming clay or soothing mask, with high-frequency or LED where it will help settle bacteria and inflammation.
06
Barrier repair, SPF & home plan
Lightweight moisturiser and sunscreen, then a written routine and a review date so progress can be judged properly.
Acne Treatment vs Chemical Peel vs Hydro Facial – Which Is Right for You?
Managing active breakouts is a different job from resurfacing what they leave behind.
How Acne Treatment Compares With Chemical Peel and Hydro Facial
| Acne Treatment | Chemical Peel | Hydro Facial | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Deep cleanse, salicylic exfoliation, extractions | Cosmetic-grade acid resurfacing | Water-based exfoliation with vortex suction |
| Best for | Active breakouts and congestion | Pigmentation, post-acne marks, breakouts | Congestion, blackheads, dehydration |
| Downtime | None | Light flaking, days 2–4 | None |
| Typical course | Every 2–3 weeks for 3 months | Course of 4–6, 2–4 weeks apart | Monthly |
These are guides rather than rules. At consultation we look at your skin and tell you which of the three will actually move the needle for your concern.
Acne Treatment vs Chemical Peel vs Hydro Facial — Which Is Right for You?
Managing active breakouts is a different job from resurfacing what they leave behind.
How Acne Treatment compares with Chemical Peel and Hydro Facial
Acne Treatment
Chemical Peel
Hydro Facial
How it works
Deep cleanse, salicylic exfoliation, extractions
Cosmetic-grade acid resurfacing
Water-based exfoliation with vortex suction
Best for
Active breakouts and congestion
Pigmentation, post-acne marks, breakouts
Congestion, blackheads, dehydration
Downtime
None
Light flaking, days 2–4
None
Typical course
Every 2–3 weeks for 3 months
Course of 4–6, 2–4 weeks apart
Monthly
These are guides rather than rules. At consultation we look at your skin and tell you which of the three will actually move the needle for your concern.
The Ritual
How your acne treatment runs
A great fit if you want to…
- Have persistent blackheads and congestion
- Break out along the jaw, chin or cheeks
- Have tried drugstore products without success
- Are left with marks after every breakout
- Want your routine simplified, not expanded
- Are willing to give it eight to twelve weeks
Acne is a medical condition as much as a cosmetic one. Facials manage it well — clearing congestion, calming inflammation and reducing the marks left behind — but severe, cystic or scarring acne needs a physician. If that is what we see, we will say so and recommend you speak to your family doctor or a dermatologist. We are very happy to work alongside prescribed treatment.
A great fit if you want to…
Blackheads
Whiteheads
Inflamed breakouts
Hormonal acne
Oily skin
Post-acne marks
Congested pores
Before you book: when this treatment is not appropriate
If you are already on prescription treatment — topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, oral antibiotics or isotretinoin — tell us before booking. Skin on those medications is considerably more fragile, and exfoliation or extraction that would be routine otherwise can damage it. Isotretinoin in particular rules out most active treatments for six months after your final dose.
If this is not quite the right treatment
Alongside your plan, a salicylic chemical peel can be worked in once the skin is stable, and an algae peel helps with the marks left behind once breakouts are properly controlled. If manual extractions are painful for you, a Hydro Facial clears congestion far more comfortably.
Visiting Us for Acne Treatment in London, Ontario
Our studio is at 919 Thistledown Way, London, Ontario N6G 4Z7, serving Hyde Park, Medway, Oakridge, Masonville, Byron and Lambeth. Acne plans run on a two to three week rhythm, and weekday appointments to 9:00 PM keep that consistent.
Not sure this is the right treatment? See every option on our skin care treatments page, or book a skin consultation and we will recommend the right starting point.
See recent work in our before and after gallery, or call +1-226-977-7125 if you would rather ask a question before booking.
Kaaya Skin & Hair Studio
- Address
919 Thistledown Way, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 4Z7
- Phone
- Opening hours
Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday closed
- Colourist
Parull G Chandna, Advanced & Medical Aesthetics
Questions
Acne Treatment FAQs — London, Ontario
How many sessions will I need?
Typically every two to three weeks for the first three months, then monthly maintenance. Because skin turnover takes around four weeks, eight to twelve weeks is the minimum honest window in which to judge whether a plan is working.
Will my skin get worse before it gets better?
Sometimes. Congestion already sitting below the surface can come up in the first two to four weeks as it clears. That purge settles, and it is different from a genuine reaction — we will tell you which one you are having.
Do you use acids on acne-prone skin?
Where appropriate, yes — salicylic acid in particular, because it is oil-soluble and reaches inside the pore. Strength and frequency are adjusted for how inflamed and sensitive the skin is, and we scale back if the barrier is already compromised.
Can I come in during a bad flare?
Yes, and it is often the right time to come. We would keep the session calming, focus on reducing inflammation, and postpone extractions over inflamed lesions until they have settled.
Will this fix my acne scars?
Flat marks — the red and brown discolouration left behind — fade with consistent treatment and daily sunscreen. Indented, textural scarring needs microneedling, but only once the active acne is properly under control. Needling through active breakouts spreads bacteria.
Reviews
What Our Clients Say
At Kaaya Skin & Hair Studio, our clients are at the heart of everything we do.
Rated 5 out of 5
Recently had my hair botoxed and it looks so much healthier and glowy. Her communication skills are stellar. Highly recommend booking asap!
Renata Andreea
Tue, 12 Aug, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5
Had an amazing microneedling session with Parul! She’s professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so comfortable. My skin already feels smoother.
Anjana Vijaykumar
Wed, 20 Aug, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5
My first time coming here and honestly one of my best waxing experience. Parul is so friendly and takes you through the whole process. Will be coming back!
