I'm already in my twenties, and unexpectedly, after two years of work, I suddenly started breaking out. Seeing one "little hill" after another on my face, I seriously reflected on my habits. I no longer dared to indulge in my favorite hotpot and spicy stews, reduced makeup, drank more water, and went to bed early.After sticking to this routine for over two months with no improvement, I researched on Weibo and chose Dr. Acne—a clinic known for its professional acne treatment and positive reviews—to try it out myself.
After briefly confirming the location with customer service, I headed straight there after work. I'd heard Dr. Acne gets crowded on weekends, but even on a Wednesday, there were quite a few people.After waiting about five minutes, the Acne Doctor director came to greet me. She first carefully inquired about the timeline of my breakouts and the skincare products I used regularly before recommending suitable treatments. Since these were products applied directly to my face, I felt a bit uneasy despite the professional explanations. Noticing my hesitation, the director shared numerous success stories.Seeing all those real results finally put me at ease, and I headed upstairs without hesitation.
The acne treatment specialist I secretly snapped a photo of looked absolutely stunning.
The treatment room upstairs was spotless. Knowing I hadn't eaten, the staff kindly offered me some bread to tide me over. Before the actual treatment began, they provided disposable shoe covers and changed the bedding to disposable sheets before having me lie down.During the skin analysis, seeing my acne magnified under the microscope for the first time was truly shocking. It only strengthened my resolve to clear my skin. Later, to thoroughly treat my acne, I followed the treatment plan the director designed and kept going for about two more months.During these follow-up treatments, I encountered some frustration—mainly with the pump dispenser on the serum I bought, which frequently failed to dispense product. At first, I tolerated it to avoid hassle, but after two days of poor application experience, I contacted customer service for a replacement. To my surprise, they refused, stating the two-day usage period meant it couldn't be returned or exchanged. I tried explaining it was genuinely a product defect, but they remained unyielding.With no other options, I called the headquarters hotline. To my surprise, someone processed my return request the very next day. To avoid delays, they even shipped the replacement via SF Express—truly thoughtful! Now, watching the "hills" on my face gradually flatten into a "plain," I'm so glad I made the right choice.
After my acne cleared up, my confidence returned. Colleagues noticed the change and asked what I used to treat it. That’s when I started sharing my recommendation journey. Everyone wants to look their best, and seeing a real-life success story right beside them made my acne-prone coworkers itch to try it too.
The aesthetician preparing my acne treatment
Honestly, I'm cautious about recommending products. After all, the director once told me everyone's skin type is different, and the causes of acne vary.There are over thirty potential causes for acne—beyond poor lifestyle habits, factors like liver heat, hormonal imbalances, immune issues, and bacterial infections can all trigger breakouts. Professional equipment is needed for grading and profiling to create a personalized treatment plan. Plus, my colleague mentioned her acne started in middle school. Not knowing how to handle it back then left her with significant acne scars now.So I suggested she try it out first, just like I did, and only commit if it truly feels right.
She's been going for over a month now. Acne scars won't fade overnight, but her facial redness has visibly improved. Though not completely transformed yet, she's already thrilled—especially since she used to joke that her stubborn acne was like "a cactus blooming," ha ha ha.
My Colleague's Acne-Fighting Routine
Ladies, regarding how much Dr. Acne's treatments cost per session—it varies based on individual circumstances. Overall, if spending money yields results, I consider it worth it.After both my colleague and I tried it, we both felt it was very nice. Honestly, if professional acne treatment is too cheap, I'd be suspicious! Plus, Dr. Acne offers customizable treatment packages throughout the entire process. If you're still unsure, you can apply for a 15-yuan trial session first. From my own experience, I felt it was effective, with noticeable improvement in my acne.