New Image MD Medical Aesthetics
Chapel Hill · Durham
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New Image MD Medical Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 5 stars across 361 Google reviews.
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Acne in Durham, NC
Acne treatment in Durham
14 Durham 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.
14
clinics in Durham treating acne
4.9★
average Google rating across 5,986 reviews
$100–$600
Chemical Peel in Durham, per session
Durham at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in Durham
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in Durham, at 14 of the 14 clinics listed here, with HydraFacial at 14 and Microneedling at 14. Pricing in Durham runs in line with the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly $100–$600 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, New Image MD Medical Aesthetics, Durham Salt Cave, Oak Haus Facial Aesthetics 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 Durham
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | Durham clinics | Typical cost in Durham | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 14 | $100–$600per 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 | 14 | $150–$350per 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 | 14 | $200–$700per 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) | 6 | $500–$3,500per 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 | 6 | $400–$900per 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 Durham, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. Featured clinics appear first and are labeled; the order underneath is editorial and never sold.
Durham Salt Cave
Durham
Durham Salt Cave is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 5 stars across 268 Google reviews.
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Oak Haus Facial Aesthetics
Chapel Hill · Durham
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Oak Haus Facial Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 5 stars across 143 Google reviews.
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MC Esthetic LLC
Durham
MC Esthetic LLC is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 5 stars across 126 Google reviews.
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Regional Dermatology of Durham PLLC is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 1773 Google reviews.
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Aesthetic Solutions
Chapel Hill · Durham
Aesthetic Solutions is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 1159 Google reviews.
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Sauna House Durham
Durham
Sauna House Durham is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 642 Google reviews.
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Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill · Durham
Financing available
Medical Day Spa of Chapel Hill is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 388 Google reviews.
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House of Aesthetics
Cary · Durham
Financing available
House of Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 211 Google reviews.
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Blue Water Spa Brier Creek
Raleigh · Durham
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Blue Water Spa Brier Creek is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 181 Google reviews.
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Restore Hyper Wellness
Durham
Restore Hyper Wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 153 Google reviews.
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MedSpa 501
Chapel Hill · Durham
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MedSpa 501 is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 4.9 stars across 139 Google reviews.
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R&R Wellness Spa
Durham
R&R Wellness Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Durham, North Carolina, rated 4.8 stars across 213 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in Durham: common questions
How many clinics in Durham treat acne?
14 clinics on ClinicCompass in Durham offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 5,986 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (14 clinics), followed by HydraFacial (14).
What does acne treatment cost in Durham?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about $100–$600 per session; HydraFacial runs about $150–$350 per session; Microneedling runs about $200–$700 per session. Durham pricing is in line with the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which Durham clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, New Image MD Medical Aesthetics (5★ across 361 reviews), Durham Salt Cave (5★ across 268 reviews), Oak Haus Facial Aesthetics (5★ across 143 reviews) lead the Durham list. Rankings are editorial and never sold; Featured clinics appear first but are labeled and do not change the order.
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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