Acne & Oil Control Procedure: Step by Step from Consultation to Going Home

Acne & Oil Control follows consultation and skin assessment, cleansing and anaesthesia (not needed), the treatment itself (about 20–40 minutes), then calming care and aftercare instructions.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lee Da-in, Medical Director, Daybeau Clinic Seomyeon · Last reviewed October 2026

Step-by-step

  1. Consultation: Dr. Lee Da-in reviews your concerns (inflammatory acne, small closed comedones), medical history, medications and past treatments.
  2. Treatment plan: areas (forehead, cheeks, chin, back), intensity or dose, and the expected course are explained.
  3. Preparation: cleansing, then anaesthesia — not needed.
  4. Treatment: performed with Capri laser, AquaPeel and extraction, taking about 20–40 minutes.
  5. Calming and going home: soothing care if needed and aftercare instructions. Downtime: redness at extraction sites for 1–2 days.

How it works

Acne involves excess oil, clogged pores, acne bacteria and inflammation. The Capri laser works on inflammation and bacteria, AquaPeel and extraction clear pores, and medication is added when needed.

Tell the doctor before treatment

  • Current medications (especially blood thinners or photosensitising drugs)
  • Recent procedures and dates
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Photosensitising medication (tell the doctor)

For care after treatment, see Acne & Oil Control recovery and aftercare.

Medical notice: every procedure can cause side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, pain, inflammation or pigmentation, and results and their duration vary between individuals. Suitability and method are decided only after a consultation with the doctor. This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Fees follow the clinic's official non-covered fee schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Acne & Oil Control take?

The treatment itself takes about 20–40 minutes; consultation and numbing time are added.

Is anaesthesia used for Acne & Oil Control?

Not needed.

Can back acne be treated?

Yes, with methods suited to the area.

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Not sure this is the right treatment?

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