Naturally Beautiful Aesthetics
El Cerrito · Berkeley
Naturally Beautiful Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Berkeley, California, rated 5 stars across 66 Google reviews.
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Acne in Berkeley, CA
Acne treatment in Berkeley
9 Berkeley clinics offer treatment for acne, from Chemical Peel, Microneedling, Laser Skin Resurfacing to 2 more. Below: who ranks, what it costs here, and which option fits which version of the problem.
9
clinics in Berkeley treating acne
4.7★
average Google rating across 1,876 reviews
$120–$720
Chemical Peel in Berkeley, per session
Berkeley at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in Berkeley
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in Berkeley, at 9 of the 9 clinics listed here, with Microneedling at 8 and Laser Skin Resurfacing at 8. Pricing in Berkeley runs about 20% above the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly $120–$720 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Naturally Beautiful Aesthetics, Drop of Paradise, AllSkin Dermatology 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 Berkeley
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | Berkeley clinics | Typical cost in Berkeley | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 9 | $120–$720per 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. |
| Microneedling1–2 days of redness, similar to a mild sunburn | 8 | $240–$840per 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 | $600–$4,200per 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 | $480–$1,080per 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. |
| HydraFacialNone. Your skin looks glowing immediately | 5 | $180–$420per 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. |
Acne clinics in Berkeley, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. The order is editorial and never sold.
Drop of Paradise
El Cerrito · Berkeley
Financing available
Drop of Paradise is a medical aesthetics provider in Berkeley, California, rated 5 stars across 60 Google reviews.
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AllSkin Dermatology
Berkeley
AllSkin Dermatology is a medical aesthetics provider in Berkeley, California, rated 4.7 stars across 338 Google reviews.
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Refine Anti-Aging Medicine and Aesthetics
Oakland · Berkeley
Financing available
Refine Anti-Aging Medicine and Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Berkeley, California, rated 4.7 stars across 120 Google reviews.
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Monroe Aesthetics
Emeryville · Berkeley
Financing available
Monroe Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Berkeley, California, rated 4.9 stars across 40 Google reviews.
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NorCal Dermatology Group
Berkeley
Financing available
NorCal Dermatology Group is a medical aesthetics provider in Berkeley, California, rated 4.5 stars across 465 Google reviews.
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Golden State Dermatology
Berkeley
Financing available
Golden State Dermatology is a medical aesthetics provider in Berkeley, California, rated 4.5 stars across 407 Google reviews.
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LaserAway Emeryville
Emeryville · Berkeley
LaserAway Emeryville is a medical aesthetics provider in Berkeley, California, rated 4.6 stars across 351 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in Berkeley: common questions
How many clinics in Berkeley treat acne?
9 clinics on ClinicCompass in Berkeley offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 1,876 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (9 clinics), followed by Microneedling (8).
What does acne treatment cost in Berkeley?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about $120–$720 per session; Microneedling runs about $240–$840 per session; Laser Skin Resurfacing runs about $600–$4,200 per session. Berkeley pricing is about 20% above the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which Berkeley clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Naturally Beautiful Aesthetics (5★ across 66 reviews), Drop of Paradise (5★ across 60 reviews), AllSkin Dermatology (4.7★ across 338 reviews) lead the Berkeley 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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