Acne Treatment in Wellington, FL
Acne is the most common concern that walks through our doors, and the most commonly mistreated. At Palm Beach Cosmetic Medicine, acne care begins with a physician's evaluation of what is actually driving your breakouts, then a plan built in the right order: corrective facials, medical-depth chemical peels, physician-selected ZO Skin Health regimens, and facial laser for the marks acne leaves behind. Dr. Anna Frisch, MD, PhD, is a board-certified endocrinologist, which means the internal drivers other practices cannot see are part of the conversation from day one.
Every acne story is different. The evaluation is the same.
Some of our Wellington patients are teenagers in their first real breakout years. Some are women in their thirties whose skin was clear until it suddenly was not. Some are men who have quietly dealt with congestion and razor-aggravated breakouts for a decade. And many arrive not because of active acne at all, but because of what a past breakout left behind: brown spots, lingering redness, and indented texture that makeup will not hide.
What these patients share is a history of guessing. Drugstore products, internet routines, a different cleanser every month. The skin gets more irritated and the acne stays. Our starting point is different: look at the skin, take the history seriously, and identify the driver before choosing a treatment. A plan built on the right explanation almost always means fewer wasted months.
Calm first, then correct, then maintain
Sequence matters more than intensity. Aggressively resurfacing inflamed skin usually lengthens the process, so we work in stages. First we calm active inflammation and repair the barrier, using gentle professional treatments and a daily regimen the skin can actually tolerate. Then we correct: congestion, post-acne discoloration, and texture, with treatments chosen for your skin type. Finally we maintain, because acne is a pattern, not an event, and skin that is supported daily is far less likely to circle back.
Every plan is put together by a physician, and every step has a reason you will understand before we do it. If the history points to something internal, we can evaluate that here as well, rather than sending you off with a referral and hoping the pieces get connected.
The treatments we use for acne
For indented scarring, microneedling is often the right tool once breakouts are controlled, supporting collagen remodeling that visibly softens texture over the following months. Explore microneedling in Wellington or ask about it at your consultation.
Breakouts on the jawline and chin? Read this first.
If your breakouts cluster along the lower third of your face, flare before your period, and shrug off everything the drugstore sells, your acne may be hormonal. This is the pattern our practice is best known for, because Dr. Frisch is a board-certified endocrinologist and hormonal acne sits squarely in her specialty.
We built a dedicated page on hormonal acne in Wellington that walks through the pattern, the internal drivers, and how physician-led evaluation changes the plan. If your breakouts come with irregular cycles or excess facial hair, our PCOS facial hair page covers that territory honestly.
A realistic timeline
Skin turns over roughly every four to six weeks, which sets the pace for everything. Most patients see fewer and less painful breakouts between weeks eight and twelve of a consistent plan. Post-acne marks fade over three to six months, and indented texture keeps improving for as long as collagen keeps remodeling. Photographs shared by our practice are unretouched and reflect individual results; no two patients follow the same curve, and at your consultation we will tell you what is realistic for your skin rather than what sounds most appealing.
A Physician-Led Approach by Dr. Anna Frisch
Palm Beach Cosmetic Medicine is medically directed by Dr. Anna Frisch, MD, PhD, a board-certified endocrinologist and Emory University School of Medicine-trained physician-scientist. As founder of VitellaMD, Palm Beach Thyroid & Endocrinology Wellness, and Frisch Integrative Medicine, Dr. Frisch brings a unique medical perspective to skin, hair, hormones, thyroid health, collagen support, metabolism, and aesthetic wellness. She has authored or co-authored more than 40 scientific and medical publications.
Questions we hear most from Wellington patients
- What acne treatments does Palm Beach Cosmetic Medicine offer?
- Corrective facials, medical-depth chemical peels, physician-selected ZO Skin Health regimens, and facial laser for post-acne marks, sequenced into one plan after a physician evaluation. Microneedling is available for indented scarring once breakouts are controlled.
- Do you see teenagers for acne?
- Yes. Teen acne responds well to a properly sequenced plan, and building good habits early often spares years of scarring. A parent or guardian joins the consultation for patients under 18.
- How do I know if my acne is hormonal?
- Hormonal acne tends to sit on the jawline, chin, and upper neck, flares before a period, and resists surface treatment. Dr. Frisch is a board-certified endocrinologist and can evaluate the internal drivers directly. Our hormonal acne page covers the pattern in detail.
- How long until I see results?
- Most patients notice fewer and less painful breakouts between weeks eight and twelve. Post-acne marks fade over three to six months. Results vary, and consistency matters more than intensity.
- Can you improve the look of acne scars?
- Yes. Microneedling, chemical peels, and facial laser each address a different kind of scarring, from brown marks to redness to indented texture. Your consultation determines the right combination.
- Do I need a referral?
- No. You can book a consultation directly, or start with the 2-minute Skin Quiz for a physician-matched starting point.
- How much does acne treatment cost?
- Pricing is set at your consultation based on your plan, with no pre-paid packages. Financing is available, and the payment calculator on our memberships page can estimate a monthly figure.
- What should I do before my first visit?
- Nothing special. Come with your current products if you can, or a list of what you have tried. Avoid starting anything new and aggressive the week before so we can see your skin as it usually is.
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