Why do I keep getting acne even as an adult?

Acne is not limited to adolescence. In adults, breakouts are often driven by hormonal signalling, chronic inflammation, and sebaceous gland activity. Stress, skincare products, and genetics can also influence how your skin behaves. Adult acne frequently appears along the lower face and jawline. During consultation, Dr Garara looks beyond the visible spots and evaluates the biological triggers within your skin so the treatment plan addresses the underlying cause.

How long does acne treatment take to work?

Acne treatment works by gradually correcting the processes that cause breakouts, which means improvement occurs over time rather than overnight. As the skin renews itself roughly every four to six weeks, treatments such as retinoids, hormonal therapies, and clinical procedures need several cycles to produce visible change. Many patients begin to notice improvement within a few weeks, but stable long-term control often develops over several months.

Will acne treatments irritate my skin?

Some acne treatments intentionally increase skin cell turnover or reduce oil production, which can temporarily cause dryness or mild irritation as the skin adapts. When introduced correctly within a structured plan, however, these effects are usually controlled and temporary. Dr Garara selects treatments based on your skin type and tolerance levels, ensuring the barrier remains supported while therapeutic ingredients work to correct the underlying causes of acne.

Can acne leave permanent marks on the skin?

Inflammatory acne can lead to lingering redness, hyperpigmentation, or scarring if not managed early. Persistent inflammation stimulates the blood vessels and pigment-producing cells, which is why red or dark marks may remain after breakouts. Early intervention reduces this risk. When marks do occur, targeted treatments such as vascular lasers and pigmentation therapies help restore more even skin tone and support the skin's natural repair processes.

Acne

Restore balance to acne-prone skin with a personalised, medically guided approach. If you experience persistent acne breakouts, inflamed spots, clogged pores, redness, or post-acne pigmentation, Dr Bhavin Garara offers solutions like retinoids, hormonal therapies, photodynamic therapy, peels, NanoTox, and polynucleotides to calm inflammation, regulate sebum, and support healthier, clearer skin long-term.

What is acne?

Restore balance to breakout-prone skin

Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that develops when hair follicles become blocked with excess sebum, dead skin cells, and bacteria. This can lead to blackheads, whiteheads, inflamed spots, cysts, and redness. At Dr Bhavin Garara's practice, acne management focuses on understanding these underlying mechanisms, and your treatment plan may combine medical skincare, prescription therapies, and targeted procedures to reduce active inflammation, regulate oil production, and support long-term skin health.

Conditions

Signs and symptoms of Acne

Blackheads (open comedones)Whiteheads (closed comedones)Red, inflamed bumps (papules)Pus-filled spots (pustules)Painful nodules beneath the skinDeep cystic lesionsOily or excessively shiny skinEnlarged or congested poresPost-inflammatory redness (PIE)Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)Skin tenderness or sensitivityEarly signs of acne scarring

Quick Overview

Treatment at a Glance

Key facts about this procedure to help you understand what to expect before, during, and after your treatment.

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Treatment time

30 - 60 minutes per session

Recovery time

Minimal to none

Anaesthesia

Topical numbing if needed

Results duration

Ongoing with maintenance

Discomfort level

Mild

Aftercare

Follow prescribed skincare routine. Use SPF daily

Benefits of Treatments

The Real Benefits of Choosing Our Cosmetic Solutions

Reduced frequency and severity of breakouts

Regulation of excess sebum production

Reduced inflammation within the skin

Improved skin clarity and texture

Prevention of acne-related scarring

Reduction in post-acne redness and pigmentation

Healthier skin barrier function

More balanced, stable skin environment

Long-term control of acne activity

Improved confidence in skin appearance

Your acne treatment with Dr Garara

Medical-grade skincare: Medical-grade skincare forms the foundation of acne management. These formulations contain clinically active ingredients at therapeutic concentrations that regulate skin behavior. Ingredients such as retinoids normalise skin cell turnover, preventing pores from becoming blocked, while acids dissolve excess oil and debris within follicles. Anti-inflammatory ingredients help calm irritation and restore the skin barrier.

Prescription treatments: When acne is more persistent or hormonally driven, prescription medications may be introduced. Retinoids such as trifarotene (Aklief) regulate the lifecycle of skin cells, preventing clogged follicles that trigger breakouts. Hormonal therapies like clascoterone (WinLevi) reduce the effect of androgens on sebaceous glands, lowering oil production at the source.

In-clinic treatments for active acne: For patients experiencing ongoing breakouts, targeted in-clinic procedures may be incorporated to reduce inflammation, control bacteria, and regulate oil production. These include photodynamic therapy (PDT), chemical peels, NanoTox (mesotherapy botulinum toxin), and polynucleotides.

Treatment for post-acne skin changes: Even after active acne improves, the skin may retain visible reminders of previous inflammation. Persistent redness and pigmentation occur because inflammatory signals affect blood vessels and melanin-producing cells. Treatment may include vascular lasers and targeted pigmentation treatments.