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Acne Specialist

Acne Treatments in La Jolla

Why Clients Choose Salon Bella Bella for Acne Treatment?

Led by Milan-trained aesthetician Bella Madera, who spent several years working alongside plastic surgeons, our treatments combine clinical-grade skincare with Italian facial sculpturing techniques to treat both the cause and condition of acne.

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all facials. Every acne treatment is customized based on your skin, lifestyle, and triggers.

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Bella’s Specialty

Stubborn Acne

For those who have tried "everything" — Salon Bella Bella is where you go when nothing else has worked. Specializing in:

  • Hormonal & Adult Acne
  • Teen Acne
  • Cystic Flare-ups
  • Congestion & Blackheads
  • Inflammation
  • Acne Scarring
  • Texture + Redness

The method corrects the root cause while restoring the skin barrier, so you can finally feel confident without makeup.

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What Makes Our Acne Treatments Different

At Salon Bella Bella Skincare, we go beyond surface-level treatments.

Every facial includes:

  • deep pore cleansing + advanced extractions
  • targeted acne-fighting technology
  • anti-inflammatory clinical skincare
  • Italian facial sculpting + lymphatic drainage
  • warming plant-based Italian oils to calm the nervous system
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Acne Treatment Options

Acne Treatment Facial

Bella Clear & Glow

$325

A clarifying treatment focused on deep detoxification and restoring skin balance. This facial combines clinical pore cleansing with Italian sculpting techniques to maintain a clear, healthy complexion.

Ideal for clients with mild to moderate breakouts or those seeking professional maintenance to prevent future congestion.

Includes

  • personalized skin consultation
  • deep pore cleansing + extractions
  • anti-inflammatory skincare
  • Italian facial sculpting + lymphatic drainage
  • customized treatment mask

Benefits

clears surface impurities, reduces active breakouts, balances oil production, restores skin barrier, promotes a healthy glow

Best For

mild to moderate acne, congested pores, blackheads, sensitive acne-prone skin, regular maintenance

Advanced Acne Laser Facial

Bella Clear Light & Glow

$350

A results-driven acne treatment combining deep pore cleansing, targeted light therapy, and anti-inflammatory techniques to rapidly calm breakouts and prevent future congestion.

This treatment is ideal for clients struggling with persistent acne, inflammation, or congestion that has not responded to traditional facials.

Includes

  • personalized skin consultation
  • deep pore cleansing + extractions
  • targeted laser / light therapy for acne
  • antibacterial + anti-inflammatory treatment
  • Italian facial sculpting + lymphatic drainage
  • customized calming mask
  • LED therapy

Benefits

reduces active breakouts, kills acne-causing bacteria, calms inflammation quickly, prevents future congestion, supports faster skin healing

Best For

inflamed acne, persistent breakouts, hormonal acne, acne that hasn't responded to facials alone

Decongest • Purify • Heal

Bella Laser Clear Facial

$325

This is your signature acne-clearing treatment using advanced technology to clear pores without trauma.

Includes

  • Deep cleanse + enzyme exfoliation
  • Laser microcurrent extractions (high-frequency technology)
  • Blue + red LED therapy
  • Anti-inflammatory treatment mask

Benefits

  • Clears congested pores without damaging the skin
  • Reduces bacteria + active breakouts
  • Minimizes redness and irritation
  • Faster healing compared to traditional extractions

Best For

Sensitive or reactive skin, stubborn congestion, clients who prefer painless extractions, and those seeking a quick recovery with zero downtime.

Acne Scarring • Pores • Texture

Bella Clear & Sculpt

$450

For anyone tired of managing acne and ready to move on. This treatment helps you confidently move past your acne days and finally enjoy your skin again.

Includes

  • Professional double cleanse
  • Italian sculpting (lift + contour)
  • Precision microneedling (SkinPen®) therapy
  • Custom collagen-building serum
  • Red light therapy

Benefits

  • Visibly softens and smooths acne scarring
  • Refines enlarged pores and skin texture
  • Strengthens and rebuilds acne-affected tissue
  • Fades dark spots for a balanced, clear tone

Pricing:

  • Single Treatment: $450
  • VIP Package: Buy 3 & Save 20% ($360 per treatment)
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Your Journey to Clear Skin

Why Salon Bella Bella?

Because you deserve Clear, Lifted, Bella skin!

Bella is a Milan-trained medical esthetician specializing in stubborn acne, acne scarring, congestion, and adult acne that hasn't responded to anything else.

Highly experienced with many years of hands-on practice in diagnosing and treating acne-related skin concerns, she excels at assessing individual skin types, identifying the underlying causes of acne, and selecting the most effective, evidence-based treatments. Bella combines professional procedures with tailored home-care routines to help clients achieve clear, healthy, and long-lasting results.

No oils. No pore-cloggers. No irritation. Just real results!

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What to Expect

Most acne clients require a series of treatments to fully clear and rebalance the skin. During your consultation, we create a personalized treatment plan based on your skin condition, triggers, and long-term goals.

  1. Detailed Analysis

    Every journey begins with a deep skin analysis. We identify your unique triggers and map out a corrective strategy that addresses the root cause of your breakouts, not just the symptoms.

  2. Personalized Treatment

    Acne care should be as unique as you are. Beyond our signature treatments, we can draw from our entire range—incorporating Medical-Grade Peels or HydraFacial technology—to ensure we use the most effective tools for your specific skin goals.

  3. Guided Care

    Maintaining your results should be easy. I’ll provide you with a straightforward home-care routine and all the guidance you need to keep your skin calm, balanced, and confident between your visits to my La Jolla salon.

Real Stories

Why Clients Love It

Bella is so wonderful and knowledgeable about everything skin related. I came in with unmanageable acne and she really helped calm it down with the acne lyft no down time peel. She starts with the European sculpturing massage to assess my skin and see where to start. Her spa is very clean and relaxing! I have been here before and the facial was so memorable, I had to come back.

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Bella is passionate and committed to making your skin look great. Whether it is wrinkles, skin pigmentation, acne, you name it, she has a way to improve your look and grow your self-confidence. Both my daughter and I see Bella on a regular basis and love the compliments we get about our skin. The massages that Bella adds to her facials are such a great treat!

J Jen Hamilton Google reviews

I cannot recommend Bella enough! She’s so knowledgeable, took her time and tailored the appointment to my skin’s specific needs, all while making me feel comfortable throughout the whole process! My skin is still glowing! ✨

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Frequently Asked Questions

Many clients come to me after trying over-the-counter products, trendy skincare routines, or "relaxing" facials that don't actually treat the root cause. The truth is—acne is stubborn and requires a clinical approach.

To see real change, your skin needs:

  • Deep pore cleansing
  • Controlled exfoliation
  • Consistent treatments
  • A customized skin plan

That’s exactly what we do at Salon Bella Bella.

Yes. Acne behaves very differently during teenage years than it does in adulthood. Whether we are treating sensitive young skin or hormonal adult breakouts, our clinical approach is specifically adjusted to your skin to ensure the safest and most effective results.

You can see a visible improvement in your skin starting from your very first visit. However, in the case of stubborn acne, a series of regular treatments is highly recommended. To achieve deep and lasting results, the skin requires a consistent professional plan rather than a one-time session.

With consistency, clients typically see:

  • Clearer pores within 1–2 treatments
  • Reduced breakouts within 4–6 weeks
  • Smoother texture + smaller pores
  • Less inflammation and redness

Our goal is to help you achieve full clearance, so you can finally get back to enjoying beautiful, radiant skin!

Your journey doesn’t end when you leave the salon. I provide simple aftercare advice and tailored home-care recommendations to help you maintain and enhance your results. You’ll receive a clear plan to support your skin’s healing process and protect your investment between visits.

Once active breakouts are under control, we can focus on skin remodeling. Depending on your needs, we may use medical-grade peels, advanced resurfacing techniques, or specialized treatments like Bella Clear & Sculpt (which incorporates SkinPen® Precision microneedling). Our goal is to smooth depressions, fade post-acne marks, and restore a refined, healthy texture through a customized protocol tailored to your skin needs.

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Start Your Acne Healing Journey

Ready to finally get your skin under control? Not sure which Acne treatment to choose?

Book your acne consultation at Salon Bella Bella Skincare in La Jolla and experience a results-driven approach that goes beyond the typical facial.

Personalized Skin Care

Let’s find your perfect glow.

Unsure where to start? Let’s curate a bespoke treatment plan focused on your long-term skin health.