What Is Advanced Acne Treatment? How Many Steps Are Included in the Procedure?

Hello, if you have tried many acne treatment products but your condition only improves slightly or keeps recurring, your skin may need advanced acne treatment – a method designed to comprehensively treat acne using modern medical technologies. To help you better understand what advanced acne treatment is, its benefits, and the treatment process at Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital, the doctor will explain each part in detail from a professional medical perspective.

What Is Advanced Acne Treatment?

Advanced acne treatment is a process of treating acne using medical methods and modern technologies that directly target the root causes of acne such as excess sebum production, P. acnes bacteria, clogged pores, and inflammation beneath the skin. Compared to conventional treatments, advanced acne treatment works deeper within the skin structure and provides more comprehensive acne control.

Specifically, what is advanced acne treatment? – It is a method combining consultations, skin analysis, detailed skin examinations, and technologies such as Laser Gold, IPL, medical-grade chemical peels, and LED light therapy to:

• Reduce inflammation and eliminate acne-causing bacteria
• Deeply cleanse acne trapped beneath the skin
• Control excess oil production
• Minimize acne recurrence
• Stimulate skin regeneration and reduce acne scars and dark spots

Advanced acne treatment is commonly indicated for:

• Inflammatory acne, cystic acne, pustules
• Long-term recurrent acne
• Complex hidden acne
• Post-acne skin damage (scars and pigmentation)

This treatment method must be performed by a dermatologist or professionally trained specialist to ensure absolute safety.

Popular Advanced Acne Treatment Methods

Depending on the skin condition and severity of inflammation, doctors will select appropriate treatment methods. Below are some of the most commonly used advanced techniques at medical aesthetic facilities:

Acne Treatment with Laser Gold

This technology uses dual laser light to:

• Quickly reduce inflammation
• Eliminate P. acnes bacteria
• Shrink sebaceous glands
• Support scar and pigmentation reduction

Laser Gold is suitable for inflammatory acne, swollen red acne, and oily skin.

Acne Treatment with IPL – Skin Get Technology

Intense pulsed light penetrates deeply into hair follicles to:

• Reduce inflammation
• Control oil production
• Brighten post-acne skin
• Push hidden acne to the surface

This technology is commonly used for hidden acne, blackheads, and recurrent acne.

Medical Chemical Peels

Uses professional acids (AHA, BHA, TCA…) to remove dead skin cells and help:

• Cleanse the skin surface
• Reduce clogged pores
• Fade dark spots and brighten skin
• Support rapid skin resurfacing

LED Light Therapy

Blue – red – yellow light helps:

• Reduce excess oil
• Provide antibacterial effects
• Soothe the skin after acne extraction
• Support skin tissue recovery

Very suitable after acne extraction or laser procedures.

Medical-Standard Acne Extraction

Performed in a sterile environment to minimize:

• Infection
• Acne spreading
• Skin tissue damage leading to scars

Cold Plasma Acne Treatment

Plasma can deeply eliminate bacteria while stimulating rapid skin tissue recovery. It is suitable for persistent inflammatory acne.

Treatment for Post-Acne Scars and Pigmentation

May include fractional laser, microneedling, or vitamin C mesotherapy depending on the severity of skin damage.

Each method has its own indications. Therefore, doctors will base the treatment plan on skin analysis results to personalize the protocol for each patient.

Advanced Acne Treatment Procedure at Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital

At Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital, the advanced acne treatment procedure is standardized according to medical protocols to ensure safety, effectiveness, and minimal complications.

• Step 1: Skin Analysis & Direct Consultation

The doctor evaluates the skin condition, level of inflammation, acne type, and acne-triggering factors such as hormones, lifestyle habits, and current skincare products.

• Step 2: Personalized Treatment Plan

Each client receives a customized treatment plan combined with suitable technologies for optimal results.

• Step 3: Cleansing & Medical Disinfection

The skin is cleansed, steamed, and softened in preparation for acne extraction.

• Step 4: Medical-Standard Acne Extraction

Performed by professionally trained technicians under the supervision of a dermatologist.

• Step 5: Acne Treatment Technology Application

Depending on the skin condition: Laser Gold, IPL, Skin Get, cold Plasma, or LED therapy.

• Step 6: Anti-Inflammatory & Recovery Mask

Helps soothe the skin, reduce redness, and tighten pores.

• Step 7: Homecare Instructions

The doctor provides detailed instructions on skincare, restrictions, and supportive medications if needed.

• Step 8: Follow-Up Appointments

To ensure acne improves as expected and adjust the treatment protocol for the best outcome.

Thanks to the scientific treatment protocol, most clients experience a noticeable 60–90% reduction in acne after one treatment course at Gangwhoo.

Post-Treatment Care After Advanced Acne Treatment

Proper post-treatment care is essential to prevent acne recurrence and help the skin recover faster. Please note:

• Avoid direct sun exposure during the first 48 hours
• Use a gentle, non-foaming cleanser
• Do not touch your face or squeeze acne yourself
• Keep the skin well moisturized with suitable products
• Apply SPF 30–50 sunscreen daily
• Avoid heavy makeup during the first 3–5 days
• Limit staying up late and reduce oily foods
• Drink enough water and supplement vitamin C and zinc

If you follow the instructions properly, your skin will recover faster, appear smoother, and have a lower risk of recurrence.

Doctor’s Advice:

If you are experiencing long-term acne, persistent recurrent acne, or have tried many methods without success, home treatment alone may not provide significant improvement. You should visit Gangwhoo Cosmetic Hospital for professional skin analysis, in-depth examination, and a personalized advanced acne treatment plan.

Gangwhoo is equipped with modern Laser – IPL – Medical Peel – Cold Plasma – LED technologies and an experienced team of dermatologists, ensuring fast and safe treatment results for the skin.