How I cleared my Skin with Acne Treatments

People who knew me when my skin was at its worst always ask how did I clear my adult acne so fast.

Now let me be honest, my skin is far from perfect but it is SO much better than it was before. I have little to no active cystic acne pimples. I used to have big, dark pimples all over my cheeks, chin and forehead. Every time I thought one was gone, another 4 popped up in different spots. After the pimples were gone, they left dark scars in their place, which honestly might have been worse than the pimple itself.

I had gone to a regular dermatologist and they put me on a prescription medicine. At the appointment the Physician didn’t even touch my face. She looked at me from afar, asked me generic questions and took 5 minutes to give me the same prescription she gives every patient. The medicine didn’t work at all; it made my gums turn a dark color, and they wanted to keep increasing the dosage. I stopped going back for appointments.

These frustrations brought me to Radiance Rx Skin and Aesthetics (formerly known as Apex Medical and Skin Aesthetics). They take a more hands on approach to skincare and develop a specialized plan, specifically tailored to each patient’s skin. I instantly felt comfortable at my consultation. The Physician actually touched my face, and asked me very personalized questions. She created a special plan for me, which included a topical cream, a special face wash (very affordable and sold at their office) and acne treatments every other week, along with micro-needling every other month.

The best part is that most insurance companies cover the acne treatments and the prescription medication. With my insurance, I was able to get these acne treatment covered (please keep in mind that all insurance policies vary.)

During each acne treatment your technician will remove the impurities from your pores for fresher looking skin. After being under steam for a few minutes, the technician performs professional extractions which help prevent scarring, applies a specialized mask followed by a chemical peel (sometimes covered by insurance) that keeps your pores clear and also help prevent scarring. This process coupled with the topical cream, face wash and micro-needling brought my skin back to normal SO QUICKLY… like in 2 months I saw a huge difference (also keep in mind everyone’s skin journey is different and result times do vary.)