Acne is not one condition - it is dozens. What works for comedonal acne does not work for cystic acne, and what works for teenage skin does not work for adult hormonal breakouts. Aida analyzes your specific acne type, skin sensitivity, and history before recommending any treatment.
Aida identifies your acne type - comedonal (blackheads/whiteheads), inflammatory, hormonal, cystic, or post-acne hyperpigmentation - and assesses the severity and pattern.
Discussion of likely triggers: hormones, diet, products, stress, medications. Aida explains which factors are within your control and how they interact with treatment.
A step-by-step plan tailored to your acne type: which facials, chemical peels, LED therapy, or product changes Aida recommends, in what order, and why.
Review of your current skincare products. Aida identifies anything that may be aggravating your acne and suggests specific replacements where needed.
Your free acne consultation is a focused 30-minute in-person appointment at Aida's Irvine studio. No questionnaires sent in advance, no generic advice pulled from a screen. Aida examines your skin directly under magnification to see what is actually happening in and below the surface of your skin.
She identifies your specific acne type - comedonal (blackheads and whiteheads), inflammatory (papules and pustules), cystic, hormonal, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (the dark marks that acne leaves behind after it heals). Each type requires a completely different treatment pathway, and misidentifying acne type is the single most common reason clients plateau with acne treatment and make no progress over months or years.
Aida reviews your current skincare routine and product ingredient labels. Many products marketed as "non-comedogenic" or "acne-safe" still contain ingredients that aggravate specific skin types. She identifies anything potentially problematic and suggests specific alternatives where needed - without pushing product sales.
She discusses your personal acne triggers: hormonal cycle patterns, dietary habits, stress levels, medications, birth control history, and any recent lifestyle changes. Understanding the upstream cause of breakouts is what separates a superficial product recommendation from a treatment plan that actually produces lasting results.
At the end of the consultation, Aida provides a written treatment plan with specific service recommendations, the sequence in which she proposes to approach them, how frequently they should be performed, and transparent pricing for every step. There is no pressure and no commitment required at the appointment. Most clients choose to book their first acne facial or chemical peel at the same visit because they understand the plan and feel confident in it - but that decision is entirely theirs.
Driven by androgen hormones that surge during puberty, teen acne typically presents as a mix of blackheads, whiteheads, and inflammatory papules across the T-zone. Treatment focuses on clearing congestion and controlling oil production without over-drying or stripping young skin that still needs healthy lipid levels.
Hormonal adult acne in women concentrates around the chin, jaw, and lower cheeks and flares in the week before menstruation. It is often resistant to standard acne products because the root cause is internal. Aida tailors protocols to the hormonal cycle and adjusts for the sensitivity that adult skin typically shows compared to teen skin.
Comedonal acne presents as non-inflamed blackheads and whiteheads filling the pores, leaving skin with a bumpy or rough texture without pronounced redness. BHA salicylic acid peels and professional manual extractions are especially effective for this type and typically produce rapid visible clearing within a few sessions.
PIH refers to the dark marks or patches of discoloration that remain after an acne lesion heals. It is especially pronounced in medium and deeper skin tones. Treatment combines brightening chemical peels, targeted LED therapy, and professional home-care actives to accelerate fading without triggering further inflammatory response.
Back acne affects a large proportion of acne-prone clients and is frequently undertreated because it is difficult to see. The sebaceous glands on the back are larger and more numerous than on the face. Body acne facials with BHA peels and professional-grade exfoliation clear congestion effectively and reduce breakout frequency over a series of sessions.
Cortisol spikes during periods of high stress trigger increased sebum production and weaken the skin barrier, creating an environment where acne bacteria proliferates. Stress-related breakouts often appear suddenly across the forehead and cheeks. Managing them requires both targeted topical treatment and lifestyle guidance Aida provides at your consultation.
| Treatment | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Acne Consultation | FREE | 30 min |
| Acne Facial | $115 | 60 min |
| Acne / BHA Chemical Peel | $100 | 45 min |
| High-Frequency Therapy - kills bacteria (add-on) | $45 | add-on |
| LED Blue Light Therapy | from $65 | 30 min |
The most effective professional acne treatments combine physical extraction with chemical exfoliation and antimicrobial technology. An acne facial with manual extractions physically removes existing congestion. A BHA salicylic peel dissolves oil inside the pore and prevents new clogging. LED blue light and high-frequency current kill acne-causing bacteria at the source. No single treatment addresses all aspects of acne simultaneously, which is why Aida at Real Skin Beauty in Irvine designs sequenced protocols rather than offering standalone treatments. Clients who follow the recommended protocol consistently report visible clearing within 4 to 6 sessions.
The number of sessions depends entirely on your acne type and severity. Mild comedonal acne often responds in 3 to 4 sessions. Inflammatory or hormonal acne typically requires 6 to 8 sessions spaced 2 to 3 weeks apart to see significant clearance. Post-acne dark marks take longer - 8 to 12 sessions for meaningful fading. Aida provides a realistic timeline at your free consultation so you know what to expect and can plan accordingly before committing to a series.
Real Skin Beauty is located at 18021 Sky Park Circle, Suite N, Irvine CA 92614. Aida Khazieva is a licensed cosmetologist specializing in acne treatment for all skin types including teen acne, hormonal adult acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and back acne. She serves clients from Irvine, Newport Beach, Tustin, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, and throughout Orange County.
If you are searching for an acne consultation near me in Irvine CA, Real Skin Beauty offers a completely free first appointment with licensed cosmetologist Aida Khazieva. The studio is located at 18021 Sky Park Circle, Suite N in Irvine - easy to reach from Newport Beach, Tustin, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Costa Mesa, and central Orange County. Aida has worked with clients from across OC who were frustrated by generic skincare advice or over-the-counter products that failed to make a dent in their acne. The consultation identifies exactly what type of acne you have, what is driving it, and which professional treatments will produce the most meaningful results for your specific skin. Booking takes under a minute online, the appointment is zero cost, and there is no pressure at any point in the process.
Aida Khazieva is a licensed cosmetologist in Irvine with a 5.0 Google rating from verified clients across Orange County. Her acne specialty encompasses comedonal acne, adult hormonal acne, teen acne, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and back acne. She is known for detailed assessments, honest expectations, and treatment plans that are built around your actual skin condition rather than a generic protocol applied to everyone. Clients who have cycled through multiple estheticians without meaningful results consistently cite the depth of Aida's initial analysis as the turning point.
Acne treatment costs at Real Skin Beauty in Irvine: the consultation is always free, acne facials are $115 per session, BHA salicylic chemical peels are $100, LED blue light therapy starts at $65, and high-frequency add-ons are $45. There are no required packages - you can start with a single session and decide from there. Series pricing is available for clients who commit to a full course of treatment and want to save.
Arrive with clean or lightly moisturized skin - no heavy makeup. The appointment is 30 minutes. You will leave with a written treatment plan, clear itemized pricing, and a realistic timeline based on your skin. No commitment is required at the consultation, and no one will follow up with pressure calls. It is simply an honest assessment of your skin and the clearest path forward.
30 minutes with Aida. Skin analysis, treatment plan, pricing. No commitment required.
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