You might be dealing with regular breakouts, oily or congested skin, blocked pores or marks that remain long after a spot has cleared. For some people, the biggest frustration is simply not knowing what their skin actually needs.
At Dr Hennessy Aesthetics, acne treatment starts with a professional assessment and a clear plan.
Our main approach for acne-prone skin combines professional chemical peels with medical-grade skincare. These treatments allow us to address concerns such as congestion, excess oil, breakouts and post-acne marks while building a routine that suits your individual skin.
Acne scarring is treated differently. Once active acne has settled, microneedling can be considered for suitable patients who want to improve indented scars and uneven skin texture.
Dr Hennessy Aesthetics is a medically led clinic with locations in Preston and Southport. Rather than adding another product to your bathroom shelf, we assess your skin properly and give you a clear direction for what comes next.
Get in touch today to book your acne consultation.
A Personalised Approach to Acne Treatment
There is no standard acne treatment plan that works for everybody.
One patient may have persistent blackheads and congestion. Another may experience oily skin and recurring blemishes. For someone else, active breakouts may have largely disappeared and the main concern is now pigmentation, uneven texture or acne scarring.
Your consultation establishes what needs attention now.
We look at your current skin condition, breakout patterns, sensitivity, existing skincare and previous treatments. We also want to know what has not worked for you. This gives us a much clearer picture before recommending professional treatment or changing your skincare routine.
If your acne appears to require prescription treatment or specialist dermatology care, we will be clear about that too. An aesthetic treatment plan should never replace medical care when medical care is what your skin needs.
Chemical Peels for Acne-Prone Skin
Professional chemical peels are one of the main in-clinic treatments we use for acne-prone and congested skin.
Chemical peels use carefully selected exfoliating acids to remove built-up surface cells and encourage more consistent skin renewal. Treatment can help improve clogged pores, congestion, oily skin, breakouts and marks left behind after previous blemishes.
The treatment itself is only one part of the process. Choosing the right peel matters.
Before recommending treatment, we consider your skin sensitivity, barrier health, pigmentation, previous treatments and the active ingredients you already use. The strength and type of peel can then be selected with your skin in mind.
This is professional skin treatment with a purpose. We are not aiming for aggressive peeling or unnecessary irritation. The objective is steady, controlled improvement in the condition and appearance of your skin.
Medical-Grade Skincare for Acne
What happens between clinic appointments matters just as much.
Dr Hennessy Aesthetics offers a range of medical-grade skincare options, including ZO Skin Care and similar professional products selected to suit individual skin concerns. These may be recommended for acne-prone skin, excess oil, congestion, uneven texture and post-acne marks.
Many patients arrive after trying numerous cleansers, exfoliating acids, serums and spot treatments. When several active products are being used at once, it can become difficult to work out what is helping and what may be irritating the skin.
A personalised skincare plan gives your routine structure.
We can recommend medical-grade products from the ranges available at the clinic, based on the condition of your skin and the concerns you want to address.
The aim is not to give you the longest possible skincare routine. It is to give you a more focused one.
Acne Scarring Needs a Different Approach
Active acne and acne scarring are separate concerns, and we treat them that way.
After active breakouts have settled, you may be left with indented scars, uneven texture or visible changes in the surface of your skin. At this stage, treatment can move towards supporting collagen production and improving the appearance of historic scarring.
Microneedling is available for suitable patients with acne scarring. Fine, sterile needles create controlled micro-channels within the skin, triggering its natural repair response and supporting new collagen and elastin production.
We DO NOT use microneedling to treat active acne.
If you still have active breakouts in the area being considered for treatment, we will assess your skin and determine the right time to move onto scar-focused treatment. Getting the order right is an important part of achieving a safe and considered result.
What Happens at an Acne Consultation?
Your consultation is about understanding your skin before deciding what to do next.
We will look at areas including:
- Active Breakouts And How Frequently They Occur
- Blackheads, Blocked Pores And Congestion
- Oil Production
- Redness And Skin Sensitivity
- Your Current Skincare Routine
- Previous Acne Treatments
- Post-Acne Marks And Pigmentation
- Acne Scarring And Uneven Texture
We can then explain what we recommend, how the different stages of treatment fit together and what you can realistically expect from the options available.
Your starting point could be professional chemical peels, a personalised medical-grade skincare programme or a combination of both.
Why Choose Dr Hennessy Aesthetics?
Experience and clinical judgement matter when you are treating skin that is already prone to inflammation, congestion or sensitivity.
Dr Stephen Hennessy BDS has worked in facial aesthetics since 2000 and has held teaching and training roles within the aesthetics profession. Dr Hennessy Aesthetics has built its approach around professional assessment, appropriate treatment selection and natural, considered results.
Patients choosing the clinic for their skin also benefit from:
- Over 25 Years Of Aesthetic And Skin Treatment Experience
- A Medically Led And Personalised Approach
- Professional Chemical Peels And Medical-Grade Skincare
- Microneedling For Suitable Post-Acne Scarring
- Clinics In Preston And Southport
- Clear Advice When Another Form Of Medical Care Is More Appropriate
We will not push your skin towards a treatment it is not ready for. The focus is on choosing the right treatment at the right stage.
Ready to Take Control of Your Skin?
If you are tired of constantly changing products, covering breakouts or wondering what your skin needs next, a professional consultation can give you a clearer way forward.
Visit Dr Hennessy Aesthetics in Preston or Southport for a personalised assessment. We will look at your skin, understand your concerns and recommend the most appropriate approach from the treatments available at our clinics.
Get in touch with Dr Hennessy Aesthetics today to book your acne consultation.
FAQs
Bring details of any prescription treatments and active skincare products to your consultation. We need to understand what you are currently using before adding professional peels or new active ingredients. Some products may affect when a treatment can be performed or how your skincare plan is structured. Do not stop prescribed medication unless advised by the healthcare professional responsible for your prescription.
Your skincare recommendations are based on your individual skin rather than automatically adding as many products as possible. We will assess what you currently use, identify where changes could help and explain which products are relevant to your concerns. The aim is a manageable routine that has a clear purpose.
Microneedling is intended for acne scarring rather than active acne. If active spots or inflammation are present in the area, we will assess your skin before going ahead. Scar-focused treatment can begin when the skin is in an appropriate condition for microneedling.