Arvé Aesthetics offers a comprehensive, clinically guided approach to acne treatment for patients in Greenville, SC. Rather than addressing acne with a single modality, the practice combines medical-grade technology, aesthetician-performed treatments, and medical-grade skincare to target active breakouts, reduce inflammation, regulate oil production, and improve overall skin health over time.
What is Medical Acne Treatment?
Acne is a multifactorial condition driven by excess sebum production, follicular obstruction, bacterial colonization, and inflammation. Effective treatment requires addressing more than one of these factors simultaneously, which is why a single-product or single-device approach rarely produces lasting results. At Arvé Aesthetics, acne care is structured around the individual patient’s skin type, acne severity, and treatment history, with a combination of modalities selected to produce meaningful and durable improvement.
What It Addresses
The acne program at Arvé Aesthetics is appropriate for patients experiencing:
- Inflammatory acne: including papules, pustules, and cystic lesions with associated redness and swelling
- Comedonal acne: blackheads and whiteheads driven by follicular obstruction and excess oil production
- Hormonal acne patterns: recurring breakouts along the jawline, chin, and lower face
- Acne-related hyperpigmentation: post-inflammatory dark spots remaining after active lesions have resolved
- Oily or congested skin: enlarged pores and chronic congestion contributing to recurring breakouts
- Acne scarring: patients with established textural scarring are candidates for dedicated scar revision protocols
Our Approach
Treatment at Arvé Aesthetics draws from several complementary modalities, selected and combined based on each patient’s skin presentation and goals.
- Stellar M22 IPL: intense pulsed light targets the inflammation and bacterial activity associated with active acne while simultaneously addressing post-inflammatory redness and pigmentation
- Red Light Therapy: low-level red light wavelengths reduce inflammation, support cellular repair, and promote a calmer skin environment with no downtime.
- Acne Facial: performed by our medical aesthetician, acne-focused facials combine deep cleansing, controlled extractions, and treatment-specific masking to address congestion and active breakouts as part of an ongoing management plan.
- Medical-Grade Skincare: prescription-strength and professional-grade topical products form the foundation of long-term acne control, prescribed as a standalone option for mild presentations or as an essential complement to in-office procedures for more significant acne.
- Acne Scar Revision: patients with textural scarring from prior acne are candidates for dedicated scar revision treatment tailored to their scar type, depth, and skin tone.
What to Expect
Consultation
A consultation with one of our providers or our medical aesthetician is the starting point for all acne care at Arvé Aesthetics. The provider will assess acne type, severity, contributing factors, and prior treatment history. A personalized treatment plan is developed from the full range of available modalities, ensuring that each patient’s approach is built around their skin rather than a standardized protocol.
The Procedure
Treatment experience varies by modality and will be discussed in detail at the consultation. Most acne treatment plans involve a combination of in-office sessions and a consistent at-home skincare regimen maintained between visits. Individual service pages contain procedure-specific details for each modality offered.
Duration
Appointment length depends on the modalities included. Single-modality visits typically range from 20 to 60 minutes. Combination appointments will be scheduled accordingly.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Acne treatment is a process rather than a single event. Most patients benefit from a series of in-office treatments alongside a consistent home care regimen, with frequency and total session count determined at consultation based on the individual patient’s presentation and response over time.
A Comprehensive Approach to Clearer Skin
Achieving meaningful, lasting improvement in acne requires a treatment plan that accounts for the full picture, not just the most visible symptoms. At Arvé Aesthetics, every plan is built around the individual.
To schedule a consultation at Arvé Aesthetics in Greenville, SC, contact our team at (864) 696-2234 or use our online booking link.