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Acne in Rapid City, SD

Acne treatment in Rapid City

14 Rapid City 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 Rapid City treating acne

4.9★

average Google rating across 2,215 reviews

$90–$540

Chemical Peel in Rapid City, per session

Rapid City at a glance

What acne treatment looks like in Rapid City

Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in Rapid City, at 14 of the 14 clinics listed here, with HydraFacial at 14 and Microneedling at 14. Pricing in Rapid City runs about 10% below the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly $90–$540 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Cicily's Aesthetics, Black Hills IV Wellness Spa, LiveWell Medical 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 Rapid City

Treatments for acne available locally

Treatment Rapid City clinics Typical cost in Rapid City When it is the right call
Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) 14 $90–$540per 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 $135–$315per 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 $180–$630per 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 $450–$3,150per 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 $360–$810per 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.
Clinic directory

Acne clinics in Rapid City, ranked

By Google rating weighted by review volume. Featured clinics appear first and are labeled; the order underneath is editorial and never sold.

Cicily's Aesthetics, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (248) · Google

Cicily's Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 248 Google reviews.

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Black Hills IV Wellness Spa, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (180) · Google

Black Hills IV Wellness Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 180 Google reviews.

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LiveWell Medical Aesthetics, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (168) · Google

LiveWell Medical Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 168 Google reviews.

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Skyntique by Amelia, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (146) · Google

Skyntique by Amelia is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 146 Google reviews.

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Hydration Station IV Lounge, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (121) · Google

Hydration Station IV Lounge is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 121 Google reviews.

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Longevity Aesthetics, PLLC, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
5.0 (111) · Google

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Longevity Aesthetics, PLLC is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 5 stars across 111 Google reviews.

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The Body Spa & Cryotherapy, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.9 (305) · Google

The Body Spa & Cryotherapy is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.9 stars across 305 Google reviews.

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Lycia Thornburg, MD Dermatology, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.9 (211) · Google

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Lycia Thornburg, MD Dermatology is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.9 stars across 211 Google reviews.

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Pure Medical Aesthetics, PLLC, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.9 (144) · Google

Pure Medical Aesthetics, PLLC is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.9 stars across 144 Google reviews.

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Remedy 605, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City

Remedy 605

Rapid City

4.9 (67) · Google

Remedy 605 is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.9 stars across 67 Google reviews.

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Chapter Aesthetic Studio, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.8 (82) · Google

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Chapter Aesthetic Studio is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.8 stars across 82 Google reviews.

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Mystique Edge Day Spa & Salon, med spa and aesthetic clinic in Rapid City
4.7 (304) · Google

Mystique Edge Day Spa & Salon is a medical aesthetics provider in Rapid City, South Dakota, rated 4.7 stars across 304 Google reviews.

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FAQ

Acne in Rapid City: common questions

How many clinics in Rapid City treat acne?

14 clinics on ClinicCompass in Rapid City offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 2,215 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (14 clinics), followed by HydraFacial (14).

What does acne treatment cost in Rapid City?

It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about $90–$540 per session; HydraFacial runs about $135–$315 per session; Microneedling runs about $180–$630 per session. Rapid City pricing is about 10% below the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.

Which Rapid City clinic is best for acne?

By Google rating weighted by review volume, Cicily's Aesthetics (5★ across 248 reviews), Black Hills IV Wellness Spa (5★ across 180 reviews), LiveWell Medical Aesthetics (5★ across 168 reviews) lead the Rapid City 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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