Kume Botanical Head Spa
Oakland
Kume Botanical Head Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 5 stars across 124 Google reviews.
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Acne in Oakland, CA
Acne treatment in Oakland
14 Oakland 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 Oakland treating acne
4.8★
average Google rating across 4,015 reviews
$112–$672
Chemical Peel in Oakland, per session
Oakland at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in Oakland
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in Oakland, at 14 of the 14 clinics listed here, with HydraFacial at 14 and Microneedling at 14. Pricing in Oakland runs about 12% above the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly $112–$672 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Kume Botanical Head Spa, Nourish Aesthetics & Wellness, SkinSpirit Walnut Creek 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 Oakland
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | Oakland clinics | Typical cost in Oakland | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 14 | $112–$672per 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 | $168–$392per 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 | $224–$784per 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 | $560–$3,920per 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 | $448–$1,008per 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 Oakland, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. Featured clinics appear first and are labeled; the order underneath is editorial and never sold.
Nourish Aesthetics & Wellness
Oakland
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Nourish Aesthetics & Wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 5 stars across 107 Google reviews.
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SkinSpirit Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek · Oakland
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SkinSpirit Walnut Creek is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.9 stars across 374 Google reviews.
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Nubo Med Spa and Wellness
Berkeley · Oakland
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Nubo Med Spa and Wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.9 stars across 349 Google reviews.
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Kume Float & Cryo Spa
Oakland
Kume Float & Cryo Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.9 stars across 143 Google reviews.
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Mosaic Skin Studio - OAK
Oakland
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Mosaic Skin Studio - OAK is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.9 stars across 125 Google reviews.
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Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness
Berkeley · Oakland
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Kintsu MedSpa & Wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.9 stars across 117 Google reviews.
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SkinSpirit Oakland - Montclair
Oakland
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SkinSpirit Oakland - Montclair is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.8 stars across 141 Google reviews.
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LaserAway Oakland
Oakland
LaserAway Oakland is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.8 stars across 370 Google reviews.
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Rockridge Day Spa
Oakland
Rockridge Day Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.7 stars across 181 Google reviews.
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Reboot Float & Cryo Spa
Oakland
Reboot Float & Cryo Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.7 stars across 194 Google reviews.
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Cocoon Day Spa Oakland - Rockridge is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.7 stars across 312 Google reviews.
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Simply Green Day Spa
Oakland
Simply Green Day Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.7 stars across 839 Google reviews.
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Piedmont Springs
Oakland
Piedmont Springs is a medical aesthetics provider in Oakland, California, rated 4.5 stars across 639 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in Oakland: common questions
How many clinics in Oakland treat acne?
14 clinics on ClinicCompass in Oakland offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 4,015 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (14 clinics), followed by HydraFacial (14).
What does acne treatment cost in Oakland?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about $112–$672 per session; HydraFacial runs about $168–$392 per session; Microneedling runs about $224–$784 per session. Oakland pricing is about 12% above the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which Oakland clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Kume Botanical Head Spa (5★ across 124 reviews), Nourish Aesthetics & Wellness (5★ across 107 reviews), SkinSpirit Walnut Creek (4.9★ across 374 reviews) lead the Oakland 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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