Milay Aesthetics
San Luis Obispo
Milay Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 5 stars across 126 Google reviews.
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Acne in San Luis Obispo, CA
Acne treatment in San Luis Obispo
14 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo treating acne
4.9★
average Google rating across 3,135 reviews
$105–$630
Chemical Peel in San Luis Obispo, per session
San Luis Obispo at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in San Luis Obispo
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in San Luis Obispo, at 14 of the 14 clinics listed here, with HydraFacial at 14 and Microneedling at 14. Pricing in San Luis Obispo runs about 5% above the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly $105–$630 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Milay Aesthetics, Aesthera MedSpa, MedSpa SLO l San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | San Luis Obispo clinics | Typical cost in San Luis Obispo | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 14 | $105–$630per 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 | $158–$368per 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 | $210–$735per 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) | 10 | $525–$3,675per 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 | 10 | $420–$945per 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 San Luis Obispo, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. Featured clinics appear first and are labeled; the order underneath is editorial and never sold.
Aesthera MedSpa
Pismo Beach · San Luis Obispo
Financing available
Aesthera MedSpa is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 5 stars across 101 Google reviews.
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MedSpa SLO l San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
MedSpa SLO l San Luis Obispo is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 5 stars across 97 Google reviews.
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Anew Aesthetics & Dermatology by Physician Assistants, Inc.
Los Osos · San Luis Obispo
Anew Aesthetics & Dermatology by Physician Assistants, Inc. is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 5 stars across 90 Google reviews.
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Beauty Poet
San Luis Obispo
Beauty Poet is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 5 stars across 67 Google reviews.
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SLO Skin Studio
San Luis Obispo
SLO Skin Studio is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 5 stars across 57 Google reviews.
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Your Body Haven
San Luis Obispo
Your Body Haven is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 5 stars across 48 Google reviews.
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West Dermatology San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo
West Dermatology San Luis Obispo is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.9 stars across 1981 Google reviews.
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Open Canvas Laser - Main Office - Open Canvas
San Luis Obispo
Open Canvas Laser - Main Office - Open Canvas is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.9 stars across 85 Google reviews.
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Aesthetic Eye Care
San Luis Obispo
Aesthetic Eye Care is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.9 stars across 49 Google reviews.
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Spa Collective
San Luis Obispo
Spa Collective is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.9 stars across 38 Google reviews.
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Revive MD Medical Group
San Luis Obispo
Financing available
Revive MD Medical Group is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.7 stars across 109 Google reviews.
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Coastal Dermatology + Aesthetics
San Luis Obispo
Financing available
Coastal Dermatology + Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in San Luis Obispo, California, rated 4.6 stars across 208 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in San Luis Obispo: common questions
How many clinics in San Luis Obispo treat acne?
14 clinics on ClinicCompass in San Luis Obispo offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 3,135 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (14 clinics), followed by HydraFacial (14).
What does acne treatment cost in San Luis Obispo?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about $105–$630 per session; HydraFacial runs about $158–$368 per session; Microneedling runs about $210–$735 per session. San Luis Obispo pricing is about 5% above the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which San Luis Obispo clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Milay Aesthetics (5★ across 126 reviews), Aesthera MedSpa (5★ across 101 reviews), MedSpa SLO l San Luis Obispo (5★ across 97 reviews) lead the San Luis Obispo 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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