Hawaii Dermatology Centers (Epiphany Dermatology Hawaii) is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 4.9 stars across 295 Google reviews.
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Acne in Kailua, HI
Acne treatment in Kailua
10 Kailua clinics offer treatment for acne, from Microneedling, Chemical Peel, HydraFacial to 2 more. Below: who ranks, what it costs here, and which option fits which version of the problem.
10
clinics in Kailua treating acne
5.0★
average Google rating across 1,227 reviews
$230–$805
Microneedling in Kailua, per session
Kailua at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in Kailua
Microneedling is the most widely offered option in Kailua, at 10 of the 10 clinics listed here, with Chemical Peel at 8 and HydraFacial at 8. Pricing in Kailua runs about 15% above the national average, so expect microneedling at roughly $230–$805 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Hawaii Dermatology Centers (Epiphany Dermatology Hawaii), Botox Kailua, Enhance Hawaiʻi 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 Kailua
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | Kailua clinics | Typical cost in Kailua | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microneedling1–2 days of redness, similar to a mild sunburn | 10 | $230–$805per 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. |
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 8 | $115–$690per 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 | 8 | $173–$402per 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. |
| BBL Photofacial1–3 days of redness; brown spots darken then flake off over 7–14 days | 7 | $460–$1,035per 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. |
| Laser Skin Resurfacing1–2 days (non-ablative) up to 1–2 weeks (ablative) | 6 | $575–$4,025per 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 Kailua, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. The order is editorial and never sold.
Botox Kailua
Kailua
Botox Kailua is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 5 stars across 113 Google reviews.
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Enhance Hawaiʻi
Kailua
Enhance Hawaiʻi is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 5 stars across 102 Google reviews.
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Aloha Aesthetics MD
Honolulu · Kailua
Aloha Aesthetics MD is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 4.9 stars across 89 Google reviews.
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MW Aesthetics Hawaii
Honolulu · Kailua
Financing available
MW Aesthetics Hawaii is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 5 stars across 75 Google reviews.
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Vitaflow Wellness
Kailua
Vitaflow Wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 5 stars across 55 Google reviews.
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Hawaii Dermatology Centers (Epiphany Dermatology Hawaii) is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 4.8 stars across 389 Google reviews.
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Skin Theory
Kailua
Financing available
Skin Theory is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 5 stars across 41 Google reviews.
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Goddess Aesthetic Med Spa & Wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 5 stars across 39 Google reviews.
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Alohi Med Spa
Kailua
Alohi Med Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Kailua, Hawaii, rated 5 stars across 29 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in Kailua: common questions
How many clinics in Kailua treat acne?
10 clinics on ClinicCompass in Kailua offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 1,227 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Microneedling (10 clinics), followed by Chemical Peel (8).
What does acne treatment cost in Kailua?
It depends on the treatment. Microneedling runs about $230–$805 per session; Chemical Peel runs about $115–$690 per session; HydraFacial runs about $173–$402 per session. Kailua pricing is about 15% above the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which Kailua clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Hawaii Dermatology Centers (Epiphany Dermatology Hawaii) (4.9★ across 295 reviews), Botox Kailua (5★ across 113 reviews), Enhance Hawaiʻi (5★ across 102 reviews) lead the Kailua 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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