Rockwater Aesthetics
St. John's
Rockwater Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 5 stars across 259 Google reviews.
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Acne in St. John's, NL
Acne treatment in St. John's
10 St. John's 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.
10
clinics in St. John's treating acne
4.8★
average Google rating across 976 reviews
CA$150–CA$800
Chemical Peel in St. John's, per session
St. John's at a glance
What acne treatment looks like in St. John's
Chemical Peel is the most widely offered option in St. John's, at 10 of the 10 clinics listed here, with HydraFacial at 10 and Microneedling at 10. Pricing in St. John's runs in line with the national average, so expect chemical peel at roughly CA$150–CA$800 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Rockwater Aesthetics, Refyne Medi Spa, DermaEnvy Skincare - St John's 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. John's
Treatments for acne available locally
| Treatment | St. John's clinics | Typical cost in St. John's | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 10 | CA$150–CA$800per 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 | 10 | CA$200–CA$500per 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 | 10 | CA$250–CA$950per 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 | CA$700–CA$4,750per 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 | CA$550–CA$1,200per 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 St. John's, ranked
By Google rating weighted by review volume. Featured clinics appear first and are labeled; the order underneath is editorial and never sold.
Refyne Medi Spa
Paradise · St. John's
Refyne Medi Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 5 stars across 88 Google reviews.
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DermaEnvy Skincare - St John's
St. John's
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DermaEnvy Skincare - St John's is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 5 stars across 69 Google reviews.
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NewBody NL Medical Spa
Mount Pearl · St. John's
NewBody NL Medical Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 5 stars across 35 Google reviews.
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Simply Radiant Medical Aesthetics and Laser
Mount Pearl · St. John's
Simply Radiant Medical Aesthetics and Laser is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 4.9 stars across 120 Google reviews.
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Aesthetics in the Square by Dr. Seal
St. John's
Aesthetics in the Square by Dr. Seal is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 4.8 stars across 42 Google reviews.
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The Landells Clinic
St. John's
The Landells Clinic is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 4.8 stars across 78 Google reviews.
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MedCare Aesthetics
St. John's
MedCare Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 4.7 stars across 107 Google reviews.
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Aesthetic Attraction Studio
St. John's
Aesthetic Attraction Studio is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 4.6 stars across 64 Google reviews.
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Winterholme Wellness Center & Spa
St. John's
Winterholme Wellness Center & Spa is a medical aesthetics provider in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, rated 4.4 stars across 114 Google reviews.
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FAQ
Acne in St. John's: common questions
How many clinics in St. John's treat acne?
10 clinics on ClinicCompass in St. John's offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 976 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Chemical Peel (10 clinics), followed by HydraFacial (10).
What does acne treatment cost in St. John's?
It depends on the treatment. Chemical Peel runs about CA$150–CA$800 per session; HydraFacial runs about CA$200–CA$500 per session; Microneedling runs about CA$250–CA$950 per session. St. John's pricing is in line with the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
Which St. John's clinic is best for acne?
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Rockwater Aesthetics (5★ across 259 reviews), Refyne Medi Spa (5★ across 88 reviews), DermaEnvy Skincare - St John's (5★ across 69 reviews) lead the St. John's 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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