Your Clear-Skin Game Plan: Professional Acne Treatments That Actually Work In London, Ontario

Danielle Van Velzer
7 days ago
6 min read

If acne has felt like a full-time job, you are not alone. Whiteheads show up before an event, a deep cyst throbs through a whole week, and old marks hang around long after a breakout fades. At Inspirations Beauty Clinic Inc. a London MediSpa on Hamilton Road, we build clear-skin plans (pun intended) that match the type and grade of your acne, then guide you through it with care, comfort, and realistic timelines. You will know what is happening on your skin, why we are choosing the approach, and how your results could look at 4, 8, and 12 plus weeks.

Meet your skin-bestie team.

We are Danielle and Alicia, certified aesthetician and Advanced Medical Spa Therapists. We specialize in acne-prone skin, scar reduction, and overall skin health. Our clinic is by-appointment so your visit is calm, private and personal. Choose your path; get a full consult, indulge in a gentle Treat•ment, whatever it is, we have a plan that fits your life and your skins condition. We will also point you to our podcast, The Inspirations Beauty Show, so you can keep learning between appointments.We truly have you in good hands.

Start with Clarity: Assessment and grading

Your first visit focuses on learning your skin and undersaning your goals. We love and work with a realistic approach. Together we will learn history of breakouts, triggers, cycle patterns, stress, and diet (and so much more). We also flag post-inflammatory erythema and hyperpigmentation, and texture changes or scars.

We pride ourselves on our incredible offerings. Truly something for every budget and every skincare plan. Everyone's journey looks different and the rate of healing is variable too. This is why meeting with us for a consult and an initial treatment is huge for building out a treatment plan and the realistic time line we keep referring to.

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P.S. Sometimes in this blog post, throughout our instagram and our website; you might see treatments spelt like Treat•ments and other times not. We encourage our clients to learn mor about us and understand why we have this important differentiation. It is one of our core beliefs, practices and what sets us aart from any other clinic or spa in London Ontario. Want to learn more about why we say Treat•ments, read here!

Want to learn more about us? No problem, we are here for it! Here are a few of our incredible Treat•ments that we will explore with you.

Redness and uneven tone respond wonderfully to LED and selected peel protocols.

At-home pigment care and sunscreen are non-negotiable. Pairing medical grade products and a strong home routine is imperative to your results.

Rebuilding the skins barrier and working on the intergrity of the skin. We find best results through our oxygenation treatments. Oxygenation is fantastic at irraticating bacteria within the skin, balancing, hydrating and nourishing; the perfect road to healing.

If you are starting to plan for treating texture and scaring repair, microneedling and morpheus8 are our super stars in this department. Both microneedling and morpheus8 improves texture and the look of atrophic scars, for example. Explore our page on microneedling or Morpheus8 for deeper detail and to see how this fits with your treatment plan. We also have blogs covering these specific treatments too. So, just as you found this blog, we have other resources covering many topics for you as well! I will attach here for your convenience. more information on microneedling offered in London Ontario

more information on morpheus8 offered in London Ontario

How often should you get an acne facial?

Most clients benefit from a rhythm of every 2 to 4 weeks during the first 8 to 12 weeks. This keeps pores clear, calms inflammation, hydrates the skin, reconstructs the skins barrier, helps us understand the skins response and healing time; as well as building momentum. After that, we shift to maintenance and a less rigorous schedule. Of course, if we have achieved the result we are desiring at that time. Less consistent meaning less frequent visits to clinic, but home care must still be strict and consistent.

Is acne hormonal or bacterial?

Often it is both. In fact, it is becoming more clear that all acne is hormonal related in some capactity. Here is a very breif and simplisitic few characteristics of each Clues for hormonal involvement:

Deep, tender cysts along the jawline, chin, neck, shoulders and back
Typically a large nodule
Slower healing, tends to be more difficult to clear
Flare ups around your menstrual cycle or periods of stress
Flare ups around fertility treatments and or other hormone therapies
Oily T-zone with drier cheeks

Clues for bacterial breakouts and congestion:

A mixture of blackheads and small inflamed bumps
Blemishes vary in size
Fewer deep cysts, more surface activity
Inflammation filled with sebum and dead skin
Breakouts respond quickly to salicylic, lactic and mandelic acid
Responds well to facials and home routine that has been implemented

Clues for fungal acne:

Small uniform inflammation that are red or white
These spots are typically itchy and hard
Small in size and often clustered in little patches, often more appearing like a rash
Difficult to treat without professional extractions
Fungal acne does not present like blackheads or whiteheads

Are aestheticians worth the investment for acne?

I mean, probably pulling from a biased sample here (haha). But, Yes, of couse we think so! You will be in great hands when working with the skin specialists at Inspirations Beauty Clinic Inc. in Lonon Ontario. We work with every client individually and customize each treatment plan. Nothing is a quick fix and nothing is a cookie cutter approach. Aestheticians and skin professionals like us manage skin behaviour, barrier health, extractions, and consistent in-clinic progress. All while, assisting you with your home care and building out an effective home regime. If you are tired of cycling through products without a plan, then this is even more of a yes. Professional guidance saves time, reduces trial and error, and protects your barrier so you do not trade breakouts for irritation. Most clients see clear improvement within one to two months, and transformative changes over a season.

Can you permanently get rid of acne?

You can put acne into long-term remission. Acne can be taimed, minimized and contolled. With this said, it is important to remember that acne is a chronic, multi-factor condition. Therefore with the right routine, lifestyle awareness, and periodic maintenance Treat•ments, most clients enjoy clear, stable skin. Occasional flares can happen (to anyone might I add). Having a plan and a team like us, that you can rely on means flare ups are shorter, milder, less likely to scar and quite frankly less damaging to the confidence. We find that education, awareness and stability in a routine has helped our clients ability to deal with any future blemishes. Simply because they now have the proper tools and feel equipped and supported.

What results to expect at 4, 8, and 12 plus weeks (generally) At 4 weeks:

Fewer fresh whiteheads and blackheads
Less overall redness and tenderness
A more predictable routine and better tolerance of actives

At 8 weeks:

Noticeably fewer active breakouts
Smoother texture
Post-acne marks are lighter, makeup sits better, and confidence climbs
Home care routine is less daunting and feels more manageable
Trust in the process starts to arise. As the client is starting to feel and see results in the treatment plan and products.

At 12 plus weeks:

Breakouts are rare and smaller
We transition to microneedling or focused scar work as needed
Home care suggestions often get tweaked
In Clinic visits are less frequent
Building a new protocol and sustainable routine is implamented.

Maintenance facials:

Keep pores clear and skin balanced
Ensures our skin is on the trajectory we want and predicted
Relaxation and self care
Improving cellular health to maintain skin and improve skin for future

Please remember, these are averages. Your timeline might be faster or slower based on severity, hormones, stress, commitment and consistency. We must also remind you that your commitment and your consistency is the most important. Your daily routine makes up 70 percent of your results.

Between visits, for additional support listen to The Inspirations Beauty Show. We break down ingredients, routines, and myths so you stay confident and consistent. Explore more topics on our blog and hang out with us on instagram.

Appointments are one-on-one with flexible weekday and weekend options. You will find us at 611 Hamilton Road with easy, free parking and a warm welcome.

Your next step:

Ready for a calm, clear plan that fits your life in London, Ontario? Start with a consult so we can map your acne type, choose the right treatments, and build your at-home routine. If you are a planner,(like me) we can outline your facial series, peels, and future microneedling for scars on day one.

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Always ready to shop skincare

Here is what we recommend! 1. Elta Clear UV SPF 2. iS Clinical Active Serum 3. C02 Pro Lift Treatment Mask 4. iS Clinical Cleansing Complex 5. Hydrinity Restorative Kit