West Virginia Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center
South Charleston · Charleston
West Virginia Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center is a medical aesthetics provider in Charleston, West Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 1244 Google reviews.
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Acne in Charleston, WV
Acne treatment in Charleston
8 Charleston clinics offer treatment for acne, from Chemical Peel, Microneedling, BBL Photofacial to 2 more. Below: who ranks, what it costs here, and which option fits which version of the problem.
8
clinics in Charleston treating acne
4.8★
average Google rating across 2,326 reviews
$88–$528
Chemical Peel in Charleston, per session
Charleston at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in Charleston
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in Charleston, at 8 of the 8 clinics listed here, with Microneedling at 7 and BBL Photofacial at 6. Pricing in Charleston runs about 12% below the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly $88–$528 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, West Virginia Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center, Living Well, The Facial Center - Hurricane 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 Charleston
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | Charleston clinics | Typical cost in Charleston | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 8 | $88–$528per 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 | 7 | $176–$616per 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. |
| BBL Photofacial1–3 days of redness; brown spots darken then flake off over 7–14 days | 6 | $352–$792per 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 | 4 | $132–$308per 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. |
| Laser Skin Resurfacing1–2 days (non-ablative) up to 1–2 weeks (ablative) | 2 | $440–$3,080per session | The strongest option for deeper or older acne scars. Fractional lasers rebuild texture more aggressively than microneedling, with real downtime to match. |
Acne clinics in Charleston, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. The order is editorial and never sold.
Living Well
Charleston
Financing available
Living Well is a medical aesthetics provider in Charleston, West Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 260 Google reviews.
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The Facial Center - Hurricane
Hurricane · Charleston
The Facial Center - Hurricane is a medical aesthetics provider in Charleston, West Virginia, rated 4.9 stars across 64 Google reviews.
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Bandak Plastic Surgery
Charleston
Financing available
Bandak Plastic Surgery is a medical aesthetics provider in Charleston, West Virginia, rated 5 stars across 60 Google reviews.
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The Facial Center - Charleston
Charleston
The Facial Center - Charleston is a medical aesthetics provider in Charleston, West Virginia, rated 4.8 stars across 120 Google reviews.
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Thaxton Plastic Surgery
Charleston
Financing available
Thaxton Plastic Surgery is a medical aesthetics provider in Charleston, West Virginia, rated 4.8 stars across 119 Google reviews.
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Dermatology Associates & Surgical Center - Charleston is a medical aesthetics provider in Charleston, West Virginia, rated 4.6 stars across 433 Google reviews.
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Turner Medical and Almost Heaven Spa
Cross Lanes · Charleston
Turner Medical and Almost Heaven Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Charleston, West Virginia, rated 4.8 stars across 26 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in Charleston: common questions
How many clinics in Charleston treat acne?
8 clinics on ClinicCompass in Charleston offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 2,326 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (8 clinics), followed by Microneedling (7).
What does acne treatment cost in Charleston?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about $88–$528 per session; Microneedling runs about $176–$616 per session; BBL Photofacial runs about $352–$792 per session. Charleston pricing is about 12% below the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which Charleston clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, West Virginia Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center (4.9★ across 1,244 reviews), Living Well (4.9★ across 260 reviews), The Facial Center - Hurricane (4.9★ across 64 reviews) lead the Charleston 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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