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How to Get Rid of Back Acne and Acne Scars in Austin | Banyan & Bamboo
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Our Approach
We're a women-led day + med spa in South Austin where a day spa vibe meets clinical care. Our certified acne specialists use AI 3D Skin Analysis to understand your skin at a data level, then build a treatment plan combining medical-grade facials, targeted light therapy, professional peels, and SkinBetter Science® home care.
The result is fewer flare-ups, smoother texture, and lasting clarity, not a temporary fix.
For Painful, Cystic Breakouts
Deep cystic acne needs a clinical answer. For painful, inflamed cysts, Brittany Cantu, AME, can administer a Kenalog injection, a professional cortisone treatment that reduces the size and inflammation of a cyst, often within a day or two. Clients managing cystic acne typically come in every few weeks to stay ahead of the worst flares. Because this is a clinical treatment, a one-time good-faith exam is completed before your first injection and once a year after, part of the medical oversight that comes with a licensed med spa under Dr. David L. Sneed, MD. Injections are scheduled directly with Brittany Cantu on her clinical days, with a quick call or text ahead.
Call or Text to Schedule with Brittany CantuWhat to expect with a Kenalog injection:
Start with a Plan
Before we treat, we analyze. Our AI 3D Skin Analysis maps your skin's specific concerns at a data level: pore congestion, inflammation zones, texture irregularities, so your protocol is built around your actual skin, not a general guess.
The analysis also connects to your skincare-by-age strategy , so your acne plan fits into a longer-term skin health picture.
Internal Causes
Acne that shows up or lingers in your late 20s, 30s, and beyond often has an internal driver, and hormones are one of the most common. We see this pattern often, and our AI 3D skin analysis and provider assessment frequently surface the deeper, inflammatory signs that point to it. When the signs suggest hormones, topical care only goes so far, and lab testing can identify what is actually driving the breakouts.
For lab work and hormone health, we refer to Atria Wellness, an independent practice located at our address and led by Dr. Behnam Majd, MD and Kaeloni Majd, ACNP. Atria evaluates and balances the internal side while we treat the skin, so both plans work together.
Signs it may be hormonal
Breakouts along the jaw and chin, flares that track with your cycle, or acne that resists consistent, good skincare.
What Atria looks at
Lab testing and hormone evaluation to find the internal driver, handled by their medical team.
How care is coordinated
We run your acne protocols and calming treatments while Atria addresses the internal cause, coordinated in one location.
At-Home Coaching
In-office treatments get you clear. The right home care keeps you there. We prescribe medical-grade SkinBetter Science® products that reinforce every treatment, so your skin continues improving between appointments.
AlphaRet Clearing Serum , SkinBetter Science®
Retinoid + AHA dual-action formula that clears breakouts and smooths texture without the irritation of traditional retinol.
Clarifying AlphaRet Peel Pads , SkinBetter Science®
At-home chemical exfoliation pads that maintain results between professional treatments. Reduces congestion and brightens skin tone.
Detoxifying Scrub Mask , SkinBetter Science®
Deep-cleansing mask that draws out impurities, controls oil, and calms inflammation. Weekly use maintains clarity.
Hydration Boosting Cream , SkinBetter Science®
Acne-safe moisturizer that supports barrier health without clogging pores, essential for any active acne regimen.
Real Patient Results
Her Actual Treatment Plan
This is the exact plan her provider built at her first visit. She followed it completely, stayed consistent with her home care routine, and finished every session. The photos above are her real results.
4 sessions
DiamondGlow® Pore Purifying serum
1 peel
SkinMedica® Vitalize Peel
2 peels
SkinMedica® Rejuvenize Peel
Daily
SkinBetter Science® regimen
Her results: Significantly fewer breakouts, smoother texture, and a more even tone. The after photo was taken before her final two DiamondGlow sessions were complete. She has since moved into microneedling for residual scarring. Compliance and consistent home care made the difference.
“I have struggled with hormonal acne for years and nothing worked long-term. After my AI Skin Analysis and three DiamondGlow sessions with the Pore Clarifying serum, my skin is the clearest it has been in a decade.”
Kelsey M.
“I struggle with dry skin and acne-related issues and my provider was incredible and so helpful. Highly recommend. I'll definitely be back.”
Emali M.
“The Acne Protocol Facial was unlike anything I've tried. The extractions were thorough, the LED was calming, and my skin looked visibly clearer the next morning. The SkinBetter regimen they prescribed has kept it that way.”
Priya S.
FAQs
To learn more about the underlying causes and clinical pathways of breakouts, read the comprehensive Mayo Clinic Acne Treatment Guide.
Build Your Protocol
Bacne, handled.
The same Clear & Balanced approach: blue light, radiofrequency, extractions, and peels, works on the back and shoulders.
See the Back Facial →Acne affects men too.
Every protocol here works for all skin. Our men's facials use the same acne methods, same clinical approach.
After Active Acne is Under Control
Once breakouts are stabilized, the next phase addresses the marks they leave behind. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and textural scarring respond best to a combination approach: a series of professional chemical peels to fade pigmentation, followed by microneedling to remodel scarred tissue and restore smooth texture. The Mermaid Lift with Toskani PDRN accelerates cellular repair at the deepest level. Your provider will sequence these based on your skin analysis results.
Targeted chemical peels are a core component of acne management. Our Glow & Go and Perfect Derma Peel options address surface congestion, post-acne pigmentation, and skin texture alongside your clinical protocol.
Explore Chemical PeelsOnce active acne is under control, microneedling is the most effective treatment for acne scarring. The Mermaid Lift with Toskani PDRN is specifically designed to accelerate cellular repair in scarred tissue.
Explore MicroneedlingDiamondGlow's diamond-tip exfoliation clears congested pores and infuses skin-clearing serums in a single treatment. Ideal as a maintenance session between deeper protocol appointments.
Explore DiamondGlow FacialClients booking the Acne Protocol are the most likely to have back acne concerns. The Polish & Purify Back Facial brings the same clinical extraction and clarifying approach to the back, 30 minutes, $175.
Explore Polish & Purify Back FacialAcne affects men too. Every protocol on this page works for all skin types. Our men's facials use the same certified acne methods, the same clinical approach, and the same results-first standard.
Explore Men's FacialsFrom the Journal
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