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GO BEYOND THE BREAKOUT

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GO BEYOND THE BREAKOUT

Janine Mendes-Franco

Understanding acne

Acne develops when pores become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. But what happens after the inflammation settles is just as important. Many patients, especially those with melanin-rich skin, experience post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) — stubborn dark marks that can stay long after a breakout heals if not properly treated.

Treating PIH with professional peels

Chemical peels are great at reducing the appearance of acne marks because they work with your skin’s natural renewal process, helping it shed discoloured cells and reveal fresher, clearer skin underneath. These targeted, medical-grade peels: 

  • Gently exfoliate the skin

  • Speed up cell turnover

  • Break down excess pigmentation  

  • Brighten and even out skin tone

They usually include ingredients like alpha and beta hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs), and pigment-correcting agents. After these treatments, patients typically notice:

  • Faster fading of dark spots

  • Smoother skin texture

  • A more radiant, even complexion

Best of all, these treatments are safe and customisable for Caribbean skin tones.

The power of PicoWay 

For persistent acne, textural scarring, and more resistant pigmentation, the PicoWay laser’s ultra-short, picosecond pulses deliver energy into the skin without excessive heat. This allows us to effectively treat pigmentation and stimulate collagen while reducing the risk of complications in darker skin tones. 

There’s also minimal downtime, as the laser:  

  • Targets and breaks up stubborn pigmentation (including PIH)

  • Stimulates collagen to improve acne scars

  • Refines overall skin texture

  • Supports clearer, healthier-looking skin over time

For patients dealing with acne scarring, collagen stimulation is key. Over a series of treatments, the skin becomes smoother, firmer, and more even, with noticeable improvement in both marks and texture. 

Your skin, your way 

Because everyone’s skin is unique, the best results come from a combination approach, that includes: 

  • Managing active acne

  • Using peels to fade marks

  • Incorporating laser treatments for deeper correction

This layered strategy allows us to treat acne at every stage, from breakout to recovery — because truly healthy skin is about restoring balance, clarity, and confidence.