Ruby Creed Wellness Spa
Alexandria
Ruby Creed Wellness Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 120 Google reviews.
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Acne in Alexandria, VA
Acne treatment in Alexandria
10 Alexandria clinics offer treatment for acne, from Chemical Peel, HydraFacial, Microneedling to 2 more. Below: who ranks, what it costs here, and which option fits which version of the problem.
10
clinics in Alexandria treating acne
4.9★
average Google rating across 2,723 reviews
$112–$672
Chemical Peel in Alexandria, per session
Alexandria at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in Alexandria
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in Alexandria, at 10 of the 10 clinics listed here, with HydraFacial at 10 and Microneedling at 10. Pricing in Alexandria runs about 12% above the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly $112–$672 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Ruby Creed Wellness Spa, NewYou Skin and Body Med Spa, Alternative Health Associates lead the local list.
The treatment that fits depends on which version of acne you have; the comparison below says when each is the right call, and the full explainer lives on our acne guide.
Options offered in Alexandria
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | Alexandria clinics | Typical cost in Alexandria | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 10 | $112–$672per session | The workhorse for active, non-cystic acne. Salicylic and combination peels unclog pores, reduce oil, and fade the red and brown marks breakouts leave. A series of four to six, spaced weeks apart, is where results show. |
| HydraFacialNone. Your skin looks glowing immediately | 10 | $168–$392per session | Gentle extraction and hydration with no downtime. Good for congestion, blackheads, and maintenance between peels. Not a treatment for inflamed or cystic acne on its own. |
| Microneedling1–2 days of redness, similar to a mild sunburn | 10 | $224–$784per session | The first-line treatment for the pitted scars acne leaves behind. Collagen remodeling over three to six sessions softens rolling and boxcar scars. Do it once the breakouts are controlled, not during them. |
| Laser Skin Resurfacing1–2 days (non-ablative) up to 1–2 weeks (ablative) | 8 | $560–$3,920per session | The strongest option for deeper or older acne scars. Fractional lasers rebuild texture more aggressively than microneedling, with real downtime to match. |
| BBL Photofacial1–3 days of redness; brown spots darken then flake off over 7–14 days | 8 | $448–$1,008per session | Targets the persistent red marks and visible vessels active acne leaves behind. Useful once the skin has calmed and the redness is what remains. |
Acne clinics in Alexandria, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. The order is editorial and never sold.
NewYou Skin and Body Med Spa
Alexandria
NewYou Skin and Body Med Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 5 stars across 105 Google reviews.
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Alternative Health Associates
Alexandria
Alternative Health Associates is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 269 Google reviews.
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Studio 29 by Marcie
Alexandria
Studio 29 by Marcie is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 257 Google reviews.
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VIO Med Spa | Springfield
Springfield · Alexandria
Financing available
VIO Med Spa | Springfield is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 157 Google reviews.
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Tala Medical Aesthetics
Alexandria
Financing available
Tala Medical Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 128 Google reviews.
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Silk Rose Spa
Alexandria
Silk Rose Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.8 stars across 209 Google reviews.
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Metropolitan Med Spa - Laser hair removal salon, Skin care clinic
Lorton · Alexandria
Metropolitan Med Spa - Laser hair removal salon, Skin care clinic is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.8 stars across 886 Google reviews.
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Luna Aesthetics MedSpa
Alexandria
Luna Aesthetics MedSpa is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.7 stars across 268 Google reviews.
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LaserAway Alexandria
Alexandria
LaserAway Alexandria is a medical aesthetics provider in Alexandria, Virginia, rated 4.7 stars across 324 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in Alexandria: common questions
How many clinics in Alexandria treat acne?
10 clinics on ClinicCompass in Alexandria offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 2,723 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (10 clinics), followed by HydraFacial (10).
What does acne treatment cost in Alexandria?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about $112–$672 per session; HydraFacial runs about $168–$392 per session; Microneedling runs about $224–$784 per session. Alexandria pricing is about 12% above the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which Alexandria clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Ruby Creed Wellness Spa (5★ across 120 reviews), NewYou Skin and Body Med Spa (5★ across 105 reviews), Alternative Health Associates (4.9★ across 269 reviews) lead the Alexandria list. Rankings are editorial and never sold.
Should I see a med spa or a dermatologist for acne?
It depends on severity. Cystic, nodular, or scarring acne needs a dermatologist and usually prescription medication, because no facial or peel treats inflammation at that depth. Mild to moderate congestion-driven acne, and the marks and scars left after acne is controlled, are exactly what med spa peels, extractions, microneedling, and laser do well. Many people use both: the dermatologist to control it, the clinic to repair what it left.
Can acne scars be removed completely?
Improved substantially, not removed. Rolling and boxcar scars respond well to microneedling and fractional laser over a series, and most people see their scars become shallow enough to be hard to notice. Deep ice-pick scars are the most stubborn and sometimes need individual treatment. Anyone promising scar-free skin is overpromising.
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