Element Dermatology
Sartell · St. Cloud
Element Dermatology is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 4.9 stars across 550 Google reviews.
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Acne in St. Cloud, MN
Acne treatment in St. Cloud
12 St. Cloud clinics offer treatment for acne, from Chemical Peel, Microneedling, Laser Skin Resurfacing to 2 more. Below: who ranks, what it costs here, and which option fits which version of the problem.
12
clinics in St. Cloud treating acne
4.9★
average Google rating across 2,157 reviews
$92–$552
Chemical Peel in St. Cloud, per session
St. Cloud at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in St. Cloud
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in St. Cloud, at 12 of the 12 clinics listed here, with Microneedling at 12 and Laser Skin Resurfacing at 9. Pricing in St. Cloud runs about 8% below the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly $92–$552 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Element Dermatology, The Vein Center & MedSpa, Crafted Skin Clinic 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 St. Cloud
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | St. Cloud clinics | Typical cost in St. Cloud | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 12 | $92–$552per 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 | 12 | $184–$644per 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) | 9 | $460–$3,220per 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 | $368–$828per 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 | 6 | $138–$322per 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 St. Cloud, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. The order is editorial and never sold.
The Vein Center & MedSpa
Sartell · St. Cloud
The Vein Center & MedSpa is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 4.9 stars across 404 Google reviews.
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Crafted Skin Clinic
St Joseph · St. Cloud
Crafted Skin Clinic is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 4.9 stars across 156 Google reviews.
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Elite Vitality
Sartell · St. Cloud
Elite Vitality is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 4.9 stars across 133 Google reviews.
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Chapter Aesthetic Studio
Waite Park · St. Cloud
Financing available
Chapter Aesthetic Studio is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 4.9 stars across 113 Google reviews.
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Simply Serene Wellness & Aesthetics
Sauk Rapids · St. Cloud
Financing available
Simply Serene Wellness & Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 5 stars across 107 Google reviews.
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Tina Rachelle Aesthetics
Waite Park · St. Cloud
Tina Rachelle Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 5 stars across 81 Google reviews.
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Oolala Chic Aesthetics
St Cloud · St. Cloud
Financing available
Oolala Chic Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 4.9 stars across 60 Google reviews.
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WELL & Company St. Joseph
St Joseph · St. Cloud
WELL & Company St. Joseph is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 5 stars across 54 Google reviews.
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Skin Care Doctors, P.A., Sartell, MN
Sartell · St. Cloud
Financing available
Skin Care Doctors, P.A., Sartell, MN is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 4.8 stars across 334 Google reviews.
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Midwest Clinic of Dermatology
St Cloud · St. Cloud
Midwest Clinic of Dermatology is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 4.5 stars across 127 Google reviews.
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Omni Cosmetic - St. Cloud
St Cloud · St. Cloud
Omni Cosmetic - St. Cloud is a medical aesthetics provider in St. Cloud, Minnesota, rated 4.7 stars across 38 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in St. Cloud: common questions
How many clinics in St. Cloud treat acne?
12 clinics on ClinicCompass in St. Cloud offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 2,157 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (12 clinics), followed by Microneedling (12).
What does acne treatment cost in St. Cloud?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about $92–$552 per session; Microneedling runs about $184–$644 per session; Laser Skin Resurfacing runs about $460–$3,220 per session. St. Cloud pricing is about 8% below the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which St. Cloud clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Element Dermatology (4.9★ across 550 reviews), The Vein Center & MedSpa (4.9★ across 404 reviews), Crafted Skin Clinic (4.9★ across 156 reviews) lead the St. Cloud 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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