Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs will help guide you through our most effective services.

Corrective Peels

  • 1. What are Corrective Peels?

    Corrective Peels are clinical resurfacing treatments designed to improve acne, pigmentation, fine lines, congestion, and texture using chirally correct, intelligent communication technology.

  • 2. Do Corrective Peels help acne?

    Yes. Our Corrective Peels reduce inflammation, clear impactions, lighten discoloration, refine pores, and accelerate healing. They are ideal for Grades 1–3 acne.

  • 3. What should I expect after a Corrective Peel?

    You may experience mild tightness or flaking for 2–5 days, followed by brighter, smoother, clearer skin. Results continue improving as cell turnover increases.

  • 4. Are Corrective Peels safe for all skin tones?

    Yes. With proper preparation and chirally correct ingredients, we safely treat Fitzpatrick I–VI.

  • 5. What should I avoid before a peel?

    Avoid prescribed retinoids for 7 days, exfoliants & waxing

Acne & Acne Scar Revision

  • 6. Do you offer acne scar revision?

    Yes. We use Deep Sea Peel—a collagen-stimulating treatment with coral-derived microsponges—to holistically remodel acne scars.

  • 7. Do you treat teen acne?

    Yes. We safely treat acne in clients as young as 9 with age-appropriate corrective protocols.

  • 8. Do you treat severe or chronic acne?

    Yes. We specialize in Grades II–IV acne, including cystic acne, using Jessner, Clarity, blue light, and treatment pacing.

  • 9. Do you treat stretch marks?

    Yes. Deep Sea Peel stimulates collagen to improve striations and stretch marks.

  • 10. What is the best treatment for acne scars?

    Deep Sea Peel is one of the most effective treatments for natural collagen remodeling and scar refinement.

Microchanneling (Coming Soon)

  • 11. What is Microchanneling? (Coming Soon)

    A collagen-stimulating procedure that improves scars, texture, firmness, and pigmentation.

  • 12. What conditions does Microchanneling treat?

    It improves acne scarring, crepey texture, laxity, hyperpigmentation, and fine lines.

  • 13. What can I expect after Microchanneling?

    Mild pinkness for 12–24 hours and progressive collagen-building results.

Hydrodermabrasion

  • 14. What is Diamond-Tip Hydrodermabrasion?

    Our Bio-Therapeutic Trinity system exfoliates with a hand selected diamond tip according to your level of tolerance and condition.  We simultaneously utilize skin specific serums and brightening foams to quickly flood the skin with hydration and corrective actives. 

  • 15. What makes your Hydrodermabrasion different?

    We use chirally correct serums and clinical techniques for results deeper than standard spa hydrofacials.

  • 16. Is Hydrodermabrasion good for acne-prone skin?

    We do not recommend for active acne. Hydrodermabrasion is best suited for comedone congested skin to clear and brighten.

  • 17. What’s the best treatment for glowing skin?

    Diamond Hydrodermabrasion with LED and a Level 1 Peel delivers instant radiance.

Lamprobe

  • 18. What is Lamprobe?

    Lamprobe uses radio-frequency technology to treat benign skin irregularities.

  • 19. What can Lamprobe treat?

    Sebaceous hyperplasia, milia, skin tags, cherry angiomas, keratoses, fibromas, and more.

  • 20. Is Lamprobe safe?

    Yes. It noninvasively targets only the irregularity for precise, fast healing.

Founder’s Facial

  • 21. What is the Founder’s Facial?

    Our premier consultation-based facial performed exclusively by founder Jody Harm. It includes a 7-Point Advanced Skin Analysis, Chinese Facial Diagnosis, ultrasonic exfoliation, a Level 1 or 1+ Peel, lymphatic drainage, European massage, LED therapy, and a long-term corrective plan.

  • 22. Who should book the Founder’s Facial?

    New guests, corrective-care clients, those with acne, pigmentation, aging concerns, or anyone wanting expert guidance on injectables, lasers, and long-term skin strategy.

  • 23. What is Advanced Skin Analysis?

    A 7-point evaluation assessing texture, pores, inflammation, pigmentation, barrier function, lifestyle influences, and pattern recognition.

  • 24. What is Chinese Facial Diagnosis?

    A traditional diagnostic system identifying internal influences—hormones, digestion, detox pathways, inflammation—based on where acne and pigmentation appear.

  • 25. Why do guests choose the Founder’s Facial?

    Clients seek Jody’s 31 years of dermatology and plastic-surgery–based expertise and her diagnostic clarity in mapping long-term corrective outcomes.

Custom Clinical Facials

  • 26. What are Custom Clinical Facials?

    These facials combine clinical exfoliation, lymphatic drainage, Hungarian firming massage, corrective serums, and LED therapy for visible, lasting results.

  • 27. Will I leave glowing?

    Yes. All custom facials are designed to produce immediate radiance and refined texture.

  • 28. Do you treat sensitive skin?

    Yes. We use anti-inflammatory, chirally correct formulations ideal for rosacea and reactive skin.

  • 29. Do you treat men’s skin?

    Absolutely. We address sun damage, pigmentation, congestion, shaving irritation and aging common in male skin.

  • 30. What is the Hungarian Firming Massage?

    A specialized technique that tones facial muscles, enhances circulation, and increases lift through rhythmic, sculpting movements.

Pre- & Post-Surgical Skincare

  • 31. Do you offer pre-surgical skincare?

    Yes. We prepare the skin by reducing inflammation, strengthening the barrier, and optimizing resilience before cosmetic procedures.

  • 32. Do you offer post-surgical skincare?

    Yes. We support healing, reduce swelling, treat discoloration, and refine scars following surgery.

  • 33. Do you work with dermatologists and plastic surgeons?

    Yes. We bridge the gap between prescription-only care and hands-on corrective work, providing ongoing support medical offices no longer offer.

  • 34. Can you help prepare for lasers or injectables?

    Yes. We optimize skin function beforehand and prolong results afterward through clinical homecare and corrective treatments.

Chirally Correct Skincare

  • 35. What is chirally correct skincare?

    Chirally correct formulas use only the active molecular side of each ingredient, allowing deeper absorption with fewer irritants—ideal for acne, aging, and pigmentation.

  • 36. What is intelligent communication technology?

    A delivery system that communicates with cell receptors, guiding active ingredients to perform more efficiently for predictable results.

  • 37. Do you offer clinical-grade skincare?

    Yes. We carry chirally correct, EU regulated, clean ingredient deck, results-driven products aligned with our clinical approach.

  • 38. Can you help build a homecare routine?

    Absolutely. Every visit includes a customized homecare plan designed to support your long-term skin goals.

Permanent Makeup (PMU)

  • 39. Do you offer Permanent Makeup?

    Yes. Our LA-based artist specializes in Ombre Brows, Lip Blushing, and Eyeliner PMU for natural enhancement.

  • 40. What is Lip Blushing?

    A soft-tint enhancement for natural lip tone, symmetry, and fullness.

  • 41. What are Ombre Brows?

    A shaded PMU technique that creates soft, powdery fullness.

  • 42. What is the downtime for PMU?

    Expect 2–4 days of deeper color and full healing in 6 weeks.

Advanced Acne FAQ

  • 43. Why do dermatologists refer acne cases to The Skin Clinique?

    Many dermatologists have shifted away from hands-on acne care. We manage Grades II–IV—including cystic acne—using Jessner, Clarity, blue light, individually paced treatments, and Deep Sea Peel for scar revision.

  • 44. How do you treat cystic acne?

    We use a strategic blend of peels, blue light, inflammation control, and professional treatment pacing based on infection level and healing response. We evaluate cell turnover rate, lesion depth, hormones, lifestyle, diet, and homecare compliance.

  • 45. Why is homecare essential for acne?

    Because cystic and adult acne require continuous support between treatments. Homecare is customized to each client's lesion behavior, inflammation cycle, sensitivity, and oil production.

  • 46. How does Oriental (Chinese) Diagnosis influence acne treatment?

    Acne location is not random. Using Oriental Diagnosis, we identify internal influences—hormones, digestion, detox pathways, stress—based on where acne appears, allowing more accurate treatment of root causes.

  • 47. Why do adults experience acne, pigmentation, and aging at the same time?

    As cell turnover slows, the skin becomes more reactive, causing acne, discoloration, and fine lines together. Jessner Peel breaks up pigmentation, penetrates oil, stimulates fibroblasts, and dries active acne—making it corrective and anti-aging simultaneously.

  • 48. Is Jessner Peel good for aging skin?

    Yes. Jessner treats acne, pigmentation, and aging together by stimulating collagen and refining texture.  Jessner is typically best on oilier skin. 

  • 49. What makes your acne approach different?

    We use medical-adjacent protocols, layered peels, analysis of infection cycles, and pattern-based diagnostics to treat cases that haven't responded elsewhere.

  • 50. Do you treat Grade IV acne?

    Yes. With 31 years of experience, we safely treat advanced and cystic acne while preventing long-term scarring.

  • 51. Why do so many dermatologists refer to you?

    We provide the corrective, hands-on treatments that medical offices no longer offer. We communicate with dermatologists if a client is on systemic or topical Rx’s, while delivering deeper, more consistent acne management than you can get in a typical dermatology practice. 

  • 52. Do you treat hormonal acne?

    Yes. We identify hormonal patterns using Oriental Diagnosis and treat inflammation, congestion, pigment, and scarring through customized peel schedules.

  • 53. Do you treat acne on the body?

    Yes. Back, chest, and shoulder acne follow internal and external patterns we analyze through Chinese Facial Mapping and corrective peel work.

  • 54. How do you treat cystic acne long-term?

    By working with infection cycles, supporting consistent homecare, pacing peels correctly, and stimulating collagen to break chronic cystic patterns.

  • 55. Why is treating cystic acne different from regular acne?

    Cystic acne forms deeper in the dermis and requires staged corrective work respecting healing cycles, inflammation levels, and internal triggers.

  • 56. How does Oriental Diagnosis guide acne care?

    It identifies which internal systems—hormonal, digestive, detox, inflammatory—are influencing breakout patterns, allowing accurate treatment planning.

  • 57. Is acne location meaningful?

    Yes. Breakouts follow predictable patterns tied to internal influences. Understanding these patterns improves treatment accuracy.

  • 58. How do you treat adult acne with aging concerns?

    We clear acne first, which reactivates collagen-building rhythms. Jessner Peel breaks pigmentation, cuts through oil, stimulates fibroblasts, and clears acne—making it a powerful anti-aging treatment.

  • 59. Is Deep Sea Peel good for aging and scarring?

    Yes. It stimulates collagen through coral-derived microsponges, improving acne scars, fine lines, elasticity, and overall firmness.