Skin Concern
Acne & Scarring
Clinical, evidence-informed care for active breakouts and the scarring left behind.
Acne and acne scarring are among the most common concerns we treat at The Dermal Clinic in Hervey Bay. Whether you're dealing with active breakouts, post-acne marks, or textural scarring, treatment starts with understanding what's actually happening in your skin — not guessing.
What is acne?
Acne is a skin condition that can affect anyone, at any age — and it often takes a toll on confidence long before it shows up as a physical concern. It happens when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, resulting in whiteheads, blackheads, or breakouts.
Whether it's targeting the root cause of stubborn breakouts, or addressing acne scarring you thought you'd simply have to live with — this is where we come in.
At The Dermal Clinic in Hervey Bay, your treatment plan is built around your skin, not a generic protocol. We work to rebalance oil production and calm active breakouts using a combination of approaches — including Healite II LED therapy, medical-grade peels, and targeted skincare — with the goal of clearer, calmer skin over time.
And it doesn't stop at breakouts. For acne scarring — old or new — we offer treatments designed to resurface skin and visibly reduce the appearance of scarring, including SkinPen collagen induction therapy and medical-grade peels, customised to how your skin responds.
Every plan starts with a Skin Assessment, so what you get is a course of treatment built for your skin — not someone else's.
Specific situations we treat
Active Breakouts
Ongoing congestion, inflammation, or cystic acne
Textural Scarring
Pitting or indentation from past acne
Body Acne
Congestion on the back and body, beyond the face
Adult-Onset Acne
Breakouts appearing later in life, often hormonally driven
Post-Inflammatory Marks
Redness or pigmentation left behind after breakouts heal
Skincare-Resistant Acne
Breakouts that haven't responded to skincare alone
Acne Treatments
Textural Scarring
SkinPen Microneedling
Inflammation
Clinical Skin Peels
Inflammation
Laser Genesis
Inflammation
LED Light Therapy
Is this right for you?
Most active acne and early scarring responds well to a clinical approach. Severe cystic acne may need a referral or combined management. This is assessed during your Skin Assessment.
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Active acne is about managing inflammation and breakouts; scarring is about rebuilding collagen structure once skin has healed. Often, one is addressed before the other.
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This varies by severity and treatment type.
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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.
Find Out What's Actually Causing It
Acne and scarring both need the right approach. Not the same one for everyone.