Acne Treatment
in San Diego
A personalized, dermatologist-led acne plan that may combine prescriptions, medical-grade skincare, in-office procedures, and scar treatment based on your acne pattern and skin.
Choose your acne treatment path.
Each card represents an existing SOM pathway for active acne, skincare, hormonal acne, laser care, scars, or acne-focused facials.
Five steps. One personalized plan.
A dermatologist-trained SOM provider examines your skin, reviews history and triggers, and identifies your acne type.
Your plan may combine prescriptions, skincare, in-office procedures, and scar care based on your acne pattern and goals.
Start treatment and learn your routine; in-office steps are scheduled as needed.
Follow-ups track progress and adjust, since acne improves over weeks, not days.
Once acne is controlled, we may shift to a maintenance plan designed to reduce future breakouts.
Real acne patients.
Every case documented under consistent lighting. Plan type and timeline labeled.
Active acne, hormonal acne, acne scars
Starts with a consultation
Varies by treatment
Clearer over 6–12 weeks
Ongoing maintenance
SOM Clinical Team
How much does acne treatment cost in San Diego?
Acne treatment at SOM Aesthetics in Encinitas starts with a medical consultation (about $150–$250) where a dermatologist-trained SOM provider builds your plan. Costs then depend on the plan, prescriptions, medical-grade skincare, in-office procedures like peels or laser, and scar treatment. Insurance may cover the medical visit; aesthetic procedures are quoted up front.
~$175
Personalized
30–45 min
Varies by plan
6–12 weeks
Ongoing
Skincare vs. Prescriptions vs. Procedures.
Many acne plans combine skincare, prescriptions, and in-office procedures when appropriate. Here is how these options may be layered by a dermatologist-trained SOM provider.
How dermatologist acne treatment works.
Acne forms when oil, dead skin, and bacteria clog pores and trigger inflammation, and the right treatment depends on which of these is driving your breakouts. A dermatologist can tell hormonal, inflammatory, and comedonal acne apart and treat the actual cause.
At SOM, a dermatologist-trained SOM provider layers proven tools, medical-grade skincare to keep pores clear, prescriptions to calm oil and bacteria, and in-office procedures for stubborn acne and scars. The plan adjusts as your skin responds, so results last.
Estimate your acne plan.
Acne plans start with a medical consultation; total cost depends on prescriptions, skincare, and any in-office procedures. Use this as a planning guide, your actual plan is set in consultation.
• Medical consultation and follow-ups
• Prescriptions and medical-grade skincare
• In-office procedures (peels, laser)
• Acne scar treatment, if needed
Acne guided by dermatologist-led standards and the SOM Method.
Dermatologist-trained SOM providers plan and deliver Acne through the SOM Method, with consultation, candidacy review, individualized treatment planning, documentation, and follow-up.
Who is a good candidate for medical acne treatment?
✓ Good Candidates
• Persistent or recurring breakouts
• Hormonal or jawline acne
• Acne over-the-counter didn’t fix
• Acne scars or dark marks
• Want a real plan, not guesswork
• All ages and skin tones
✗ May Not Be Right For
• Expecting overnight results
• Unwilling to follow the routine
• Pregnancy (limits some medications)
• Looking only for a one-time facial
• Want to skip the medical consultation
• Unrealistic, perfect-skin expectations
A consultation is required to confirm candidacy, treatment plan, and safety considerations. A dermatologist-trained SOM provider reviews every case using the SOM Method.
Book acne treatment with
a dermatologist-trained SOM provider.
A medical consultation builds your personalized acne plan, prescriptions, skincare, procedures, and scar care if needed. Clear skin starts with the right diagnosis. Book your visit at SOM in Encinitas.
Read verified patient experiences.
Independent patient feedback is available on Google and Yelp.
Today, I got the oxygen dome facial with Kelly, and I’m hooked! She made tailored recommendations for skincare and used gentle products with my sensitive skin.
Jessica Irwin
Google reviews
I’ve had Botox, full-facial balancing filler, and HALO laser treatments at SOM Aesthetics and felt cared for throughout. My SOM provider's attention to detail and skill were exceptional.
Wendy Rose
Google reviews
My SOM provider took time to address my concerns and understand my goals. The experience felt calm, personalized, and never rushed.
Summer Paradis
Google reviews
Common questions about acne treatment at SOM.
