Breakouts Have a Cause Worth Identifying
Our acne treatment targets inflammation and oil production directly, without the drying, one-size-fits-all approach most acne routines default to.
Our acne treatment in Palo Alto starts with a simple idea: breakouts have a specific cause. This can be excess oil, clogged pores, bacteria, hormonal shifts, or some combination. Treatment works best when it addresses the cause rather than just calming the surface. It suits patients dealing with ongoing breakouts, occasional flare-ups tied to hormones or stress, or oily, congestion-prone skin that hasn’t responded to over-the-counter products.
At Entre Nous Aesthetics, we treat active acne on 2 tracks: esthetic treatments like Blue Light therapy and peels for ongoing maintenance, and medical-grade options like BBL for more persistent or inflammatory cases. Your provider evaluates what’s actually driving your breakouts before recommending either.
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Benefits
Targets the bacteria and oil behind breakouts
Reduces inflammation without harsh, drying products
Options across both esthetic and medical tracks
Suitable for ongoing maintenance, not just flare-ups
Minimal to no downtime for most treatments
Can be paired with a home skincare plan
Conditions It Treats
Inflammatory acne and active breakouts
Cystic or hormonal acne
Blackheads and whiteheads
Oily, congestion-prone skin
Occasional stress- or cycle-related flare-ups
Mild post-acne redness
Areas It Treats
Face
Jawline
Chest
Back
Addressing What’s Actually Causing Breakouts
Our acne treatment in Palo Alto works by interrupting the cycle behind breakouts: excess oil mixes with dead skin cells, clogs a pore, and creates an environment where acne-causing bacteria thrive, triggering inflammation. Blue light therapy targets that bacteria directly, using a specific wavelength it’s naturally sensitive to, and works well as an ongoing part of a maintenance routine. Chemical peels address the clogged-pore side of the equation, exfoliating and helping regulate oil production over a series of sessions.
For more persistent or inflammatory acne, BBL is available on our medical side, using light energy to calm inflammation more directly than esthetic options alone. Your provider assesses your specific pattern, hormonal or otherwise, before recommending which combination fits, since acne rarely responds to a single fixed protocol.
What to Expect
The Provider Behind the Plan
Caity Lizotte, MSN, FNP-C, is an AANP board-certified nurse practitioner who performs most laser and light-based treatments at Entre Nous Aesthetics, including BBL for active acne. Her background in emergency room nursing shaped a careful, hands-on approach to patient care. She evaluates your specific breakout pattern before recommending BBL, blue light, or peels, rather than defaulting to one treatment for every patient.
Let’s Talk About What You Actually Want
Every treatment plan starts with a conversation, not a script. Tell us a little about your goals, and we’ll take it from there.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Acne typically develops when excess oil mixes with dead skin cells and clogs a pore, creating conditions where acne-causing bacteria multiply and trigger inflammation. Hormonal shifts, stress, and certain skincare products can all contribute. Identifying your specific pattern helps your provider recommend a more targeted treatment approach.
For many patients with mild-to-moderate acne, yes, especially as part of an ongoing routine. More persistent or cystic acne often benefits from combining blue light with peels or BBL. Your provider will recommend a combination based on how inflamed and persistent your breakouts are.
Many patients notice calmer, less inflamed skin within a few weeks of starting consistent treatment. Because acne tends to recur without ongoing management, most patients continue treatment as a maintenance routine rather than expecting a single visit to resolve breakouts permanently.
Not directly. Our acne treatment in Palo Alto focuses on calming active breakouts, while scarring requires separate resurfacing treatments to rebuild collagen and smooth texture. Many patients address both, starting with active acne first, since calmer skin often responds better to scar treatment afterward.
We treat acne across both aesthetic and medical tracks, so treatment here isn’t limited to a single device or protocol. As an independently owned, clinician-led practice, your provider builds a plan around what’s actually driving your breakouts.
Be Our Guest
Contact us to set up a virtual consultation or an in-office visit. You can also use our interactive eConsultation tool to tell us your concerns and get a personalized treatment plan in the comfort of your own home.