How many sessions until I see a difference?

It varies a lot with the type of acne and how consistent the home routine is. It usually means a programme over several months, with reassessments. Be wary of anyone promising results in one session.

Can you extract inflamed spots?

Not inflamed ones. Forcing extraction makes inflammation worse and raises the risk of marks. We calm the inflammation first and only extract when the skin allows it.

Does the treatment help with acne marks?

Pigmented marks and uneven texture are treated, but with other protocols and at a later stage. Active acne is stabilised first; only then does it make sense to treat what it left behind.

Acne Treatment in Lisbon — Oil Control and Clearer Skin

Acne rarely clears with a one-off session. It responds to steady work on oiliness, clogged pores and inflammation, combined with a consistent routine at home.

At Glow Esthetic, in Lisbon, we start by understanding the picture: how long it has lasted, what you have already tried, which products you use, and whether there is a hormonal or stress pattern. Only then is the protocol defined.

Goals of the programme

Control of excess oil
Fewer clogged pores and comedones
Less inflamed-looking blemishes
More even skin texture over time
A realistic home routine that suits your skin

How the programme works

Detailed skin assessment and history.
A staged protocol with spaced sessions.
Cleansing and controlled extraction, when the skin allows it.
Sebum-regulating and calming actives adapted to each stage.
Guidance on your home routine and on sun protection.
Regular reassessment to adjust the protocol.

An important note

Aesthetic treatment works on the skin and complements — it does not replace — medical care. With moderate to severe acne, deep inflamed lesions or a risk of scarring, referral to a dermatologist is part of our job and will always be recommended.