No Filter Brazilian MedSpa
San Mateo
No Filter Brazilian MedSpa is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 5 stars across 253 Google reviews.
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Acne in San Mateo, CA
Acne treatment in San Mateo
14 San Mateo 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 Mateo treating acne
4.9★
average Google rating across 3,301 reviews
$120–$720
Chemical Peel in San Mateo, per session
San Mateo at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in San Mateo
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in San Mateo, at 14 of the 14 clinics listed here, with HydraFacial at 14 and Microneedling at 14. Pricing in San Mateo runs about 20% above the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly $120–$720 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, No Filter Brazilian MedSpa, Sheila Marie Aesthetics, Pink Opal 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 San Mateo
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | San Mateo clinics | Typical cost in San Mateo | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 14 | $120–$720per 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 | $180–$420per 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 | $240–$840per 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) | 12 | $600–$4,200per 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 | 12 | $480–$1,080per 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 Mateo, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. Featured clinics appear first and are labeled; the order underneath is editorial and never sold.
Sheila Marie Aesthetics
San Mateo
Sheila Marie Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 5 stars across 110 Google reviews.
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Pink Opal Aesthetics
San Mateo
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Pink Opal Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 5 stars across 90 Google reviews.
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Cosmetica Anti-Aging, Aesthetic Lasers & Medical Weight Loss Clinic is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 5 stars across 80 Google reviews.
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Ambition Medical Spa
Burlingame · San Mateo
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Ambition Medical Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.9 stars across 118 Google reviews.
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SkinSpirit Burlingame
Burlingame · San Mateo
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SkinSpirit Burlingame is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.9 stars across 110 Google reviews.
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New Skin by Lynn
San Mateo
Financing available
New Skin by Lynn is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.9 stars across 82 Google reviews.
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Peninsula Med Spa
San Carlos · San Mateo
Financing available
Peninsula Med Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.9 stars across 77 Google reviews.
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Allura Skin & Laser Center, A Golden State Dermatology Affiliate is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.8 stars across 691 Google reviews.
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Schweiger Dermatology Group - San Mateo
San Mateo
Financing available
Schweiger Dermatology Group - San Mateo is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.8 stars across 1168 Google reviews.
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MD Laser and Cosmetics
San Mateo
MD Laser and Cosmetics is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.7 stars across 99 Google reviews.
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LuminaSkin Med Spa
San Mateo
LuminaSkin Med Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.7 stars across 118 Google reviews.
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Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness
Burlingame · San Mateo
Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.7 stars across 156 Google reviews.
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Reviv Med Spa & Laser Treatment
Millbrae · San Mateo
Reviv Med Spa & Laser Treatment is a medical aesthetics provider in San Mateo, California, rated 4.6 stars across 149 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in San Mateo: common questions
How many clinics in San Mateo treat acne?
14 clinics on ClinicCompass in San Mateo offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 3,301 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (14 clinics), followed by HydraFacial (14).
What does acne treatment cost in San Mateo?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about $120–$720 per session; HydraFacial runs about $180–$420 per session; Microneedling runs about $240–$840 per session. San Mateo pricing is about 20% 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 Mateo clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, No Filter Brazilian MedSpa (5★ across 253 reviews), Sheila Marie Aesthetics (5★ across 110 reviews), Pink Opal Aesthetics (5★ across 90 reviews) lead the San Mateo 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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