12 Upper East Side clinics offer treatment for acne, from Microneedling, Chemical Peel, BBL Photofacial to 2 more. Below: who ranks, what it costs here, and which option fits which version of the problem.
12
clinics in Upper East Side treating acne
4.9★
average Google rating across 4,425 reviews
$256–$896
Microneedling in Upper East Side, per session
Microneedling is the most widely offered option in Upper East Side, at 12 of the 12 clinics listed here, with Chemical Peel at 11 and BBL Photofacial at 9. Pricing in Upper East Side runs about 28% above the national average, so expect microneedling at roughly $256–$896 per session before a clinic's consultation adjusts it to your case. By Google rating weighted by review volume, Anna Avaliani MD Cosmetic & Laser Surgery, Thérapie Clinic Upper East Side, SkinSpirit New York - UES 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.
| Treatment | Upper East Side clinics | Typical cost in Upper East Side | When it is the right call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microneedling1–2 days of redness, similar to a mild sunburn | 12 | $256–$896per 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. |
| Chemical PeelA few hours (light), about a week (medium), about 2 weeks (deep) | 11 | $128–$768per 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. |
| BBL Photofacial1–3 days of redness; brown spots darken then flake off over 7–14 days | 9 | $512–$1,152per 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 | 8 | $192–$448per 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. |
| Laser Skin Resurfacing1–2 days (non-ablative) up to 1–2 weeks (ablative) | 7 | $640–$4,480per session | The strongest option for deeper or older acne scars. Fractional lasers rebuild texture more aggressively than microneedling, with real downtime to match. |
By Google rating weighted by review volume. The order is editorial and never sold.
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Anna Avaliani MD Cosmetic & Laser Surgery is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 5 stars across 585 Google reviews.
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Thérapie Clinic Upper East Side is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 5 stars across 331 Google reviews.
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SkinSpirit New York - UES is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 327 Google reviews.
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The Brightwood Skin is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 300 Google reviews.
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Aion Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 5 stars across 224 Google reviews.
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Smooth Synergy Medical Spa & Laser Center is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 5 stars across 205 Google reviews.
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NakedMD Med Spa New York is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 4.9 stars across 164 Google reviews.
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UPKEEP MED SPA is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 4.7 stars across 925 Google reviews.
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notJustLips New York is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 4.7 stars across 453 Google reviews.
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Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 4.8 stars across 371 Google reviews.
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BeautyFix Upper East Side is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 4.7 stars across 286 Google reviews.
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Beauté Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics provider in Upper East Side, New York, rated 4.8 stars across 254 Google reviews.
12 clinics on ClinicCompass in Upper East Side offer at least one treatment for acne, between them carrying 4,425 Google reviews. The most widely offered option locally is Microneedling (12 clinics), followed by Chemical Peel (11).
It depends on the treatment. Microneedling runs about $256–$896 per session; Chemical Peel runs about $128–$768 per session; BBL Photofacial runs about $512–$1,152 per session. Upper East Side pricing is about 28% above the national average. Every clinic quotes after a consultation, so treat these as the range to expect rather than a menu price.
By Google rating weighted by review volume, Anna Avaliani MD Cosmetic & Laser Surgery (5★ across 585 reviews), Thérapie Clinic Upper East Side (5★ across 331 reviews), SkinSpirit New York - UES (4.9★ across 327 reviews) lead the Upper East Side list. Rankings are editorial and never sold.
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.
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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