Los Gatos Dermatology
Los Gatos
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Los Gatos Dermatology is a medical aesthetics provider in Los Gatos, California, rated 4.9 stars across 584 Google reviews.
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Acne in Los Gatos, CA
Acne treatment in Los Gatos
10 Los Gatos clinics offer treatment for acne, from Laser Skin Resurfacing, Chemical Peel, Microneedling to 2 more. Below: who ranks, what it costs here, and which option fits which version of the problem.
10
clinics in Los Gatos treating acne
4.8★
average Google rating across 2,474 reviews
$610–$4,270
Laser Skin Resurfacing in Los Gatos, per session
Los Gatos at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in Los Gatos
Laser Skin Resurfacing is the most widely offered option in Los Gatos, at 10 of the 10 clinics listed here, with Chemical Peel at 9 and Microneedling at 9. Pricing in Los Gatos runs about 22% above the national average, so expect laser skin resurfacing at roughly $610–$4,270 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Los Gatos Dermatology, Patrick Bitter Jr, MD, Aesthetx 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 Los Gatos
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | Los Gatos clinics | Typical cost in Los Gatos | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Skin Resurfacing1–2 days (non-ablative) up to 1–2 weeks (ablative) | 10 | $610–$4,270per session | The strongest option for deeper or older acne scars. Fractional lasers rebuild texture more aggressively than microneedling, with real downtime to match. |
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 9 | $122–$732per 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 | 9 | $244–$854per 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 | 9 | $488–$1,098per 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 | 7 | $183–$427per 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 Los Gatos, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. The order is editorial and never sold.
Patrick Bitter Jr, MD
Los Gatos
Patrick Bitter Jr, MD is a medical aesthetics provider in Los Gatos, California, rated 5 stars across 433 Google reviews.
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Origins Medicine & Aesthetics (OMA)
Los Gatos
Origins Medicine & Aesthetics (OMA) is a medical aesthetics provider in Los Gatos, California, rated 4.9 stars across 51 Google reviews.
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Medical Hair Transplant & Aesthetics
Los Gatos
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Medical Hair Transplant & Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Los Gatos, California, rated 4.7 stars across 154 Google reviews.
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LA ViE MD Los Gatos
Los Gatos
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LA ViE MD Los Gatos is a medical aesthetics provider in Los Gatos, California, rated 4.8 stars across 124 Google reviews.
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Revital MD
Los Gatos
Revital MD is a medical aesthetics provider in Los Gatos, California, rated 4.8 stars across 121 Google reviews.
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Re-Glo Aesthetics
Los Gatos
Re-Glo Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Los Gatos, California, rated 5 stars across 46 Google reviews.
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Dr. Mohandas MedSpa
Los Gatos
Dr. Mohandas MedSpa is a medical aesthetics provider in Los Gatos, California, rated 4.5 stars across 332 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in Los Gatos: common questions
How many clinics in Los Gatos treat acne?
10 clinics on ClinicCompass in Los Gatos offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 2,474 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Laser Skin Resurfacing (10 clinics), followed by Chemical Peel (9).
What does acne treatment cost in Los Gatos?
It depends on the treatment. Laser Skin Resurfacing runs about $610–$4,270 per session; Chemical Peel runs about $122–$732 per session; Microneedling runs about $244–$854 per session. Los Gatos pricing is about 22% above the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which Los Gatos clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Los Gatos Dermatology (4.9★ across 584 reviews), Patrick Bitter Jr, MD (5★ across 433 reviews), Aesthetx (4.9★ across 174 reviews) lead the Los Gatos 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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