At SM Aesthetic Lab, we provide a cutting-edge laser treatment designed to effectively target mild to moderate inflammatory acne at its source. This non-invasive approach utilises the advanced Cutera Excel V+ laser to reduce inflammation, eliminate acne-causing bacteria, and regulate oil production, helping to prevent future breakouts. Unlike traditional acne treatments, this laser therapy offers precision targeting, ensuring each active acne lesion is treated directly for faster healing and improved skin clarity.
With minimal downtime, this treatment is ideal for those looking to manage persistent breakouts, improve overall skin texture, and reduce post-inflammatory redness. Whether you're dealing with occasional flare-ups or chronic acne, our laser therapy can be tailored to suit your unique skin needs, enhancing your confidence and promoting long-term skin health.
How It Works
Cutera’s advanced laser technology is precisely calibrated to target the root causes of acne. This non-invasive treatment penetrates deep into the skin to effectively reduce breakouts and promote long-term skin clarity. The laser works by:
- Reducing Inflammation: The heat energy calms redness and swelling associated with active acne.
- Eliminating Acne-Causing Bacteria: The laser destroys the bacteria responsible for breakouts, helping to prevent future flare-ups.
- Regulating Oil Production: Helps to reduce excess sebum, which can contribute to clogged pores and breakouts.
This targeted approach ensures that each acne lesion is treated effectively, promoting a clearer, healthier complexion over time.
What to Expect
- Spot Treatment Focus: The laser is applied directly to active acne lesions for precise and effective results.
- Gentle Yet Powerful: Designed to minimise discomfort while reducing redness, swelling, and acne severity.
- Customised Treatment Plan: The settings are adjusted to your skin type and acne severity for optimal results.
Most patients see improvements after just one session, with a series of treatments often recommended for long-term skin transformation.
Additional Treatments for Enhanced Results
For a comprehensive acne treatment plan, Laser Acne Therapy can be combined with other professional treatments to exfoliate, heal, and prevent future breakouts, such as:
- iS Clinical Exfoliating Clear Skin Facial – Gently removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and helps reduce acne scars.
- HydraFacial – Deep cleanses, extracts impurities, and infuses the skin with hydration, leaving it refreshed and clearer.
- LED Light Therapy – Reduces bacteria, soothes inflammation, and speeds up the healing process of active acne.
- Medical-Grade Skincare for Home Care – A tailored skincare regimen featuring iS Clinical and PCA Skin products can help maintain clear, balanced skin between treatments.
Aftercare Guidelines
Post-treatment, mild redness or swelling may occur but typically resolves within a few hours. To support healing and maximise results, follow these aftercare steps:
- Apply a cold compress to reduce any temporary redness or warmth.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and always apply SPF to protect treated areas.
- Refrain from harsh skincare products (such as exfoliants or retinol) for a few days.
- Keep the skin hydrated with soothing, non-comedogenic moisturisers.
- Maintain a consistent skincare routine with recommended medical-grade products to prevent future breakouts.
By combining Laser Acne Therapy with additional in-clinic treatments and the right homecare routine, you can achieve long-lasting acne control and a clearer, more radiant complexion.
At SM Aesthetic Lab, we offer a comprehensive range of skin and laser consultations to help you select the most suitable treatments and skincare solutions for your individual needs. During your consultation, our team of Cosmetic Nurses and Dermal Therapist will assess your skin, discuss your concerns, and provide professional guidance on the best treatment options to support your skin health and goals.
Whether you’re looking to refresh, rejuvenate, or maintain your skin, our personalised approach ensures that you receive expert recommendations tailored to your unique concerns. We are committed to making every client feel comfortable, confident, and well-informed throughout their journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Acne develops when oil (sebum), dead skin cells, and bacteria clog the hair follicles, leading to inflammation and breakouts. Hormonal changes, stress, diet, and genetics can all contribute to increased sebum production, making the skin more prone to acne. When P. acnes bacteria thrive in these clogged pores, it triggers inflammation, resulting in red, swollen pimples, blackheads, and cystic acne.
Laser acne treatment is suitable for all ages, but it is most commonly recommended for individuals 12 years and older experiencing persistent or inflammatory acne. It is an excellent option for teenagers struggling with breakouts as well as adults dealing with hormonal acne, stress-related flare-ups, or post-inflammatory redness. A consultation is recommended to determine the most appropriate treatment approach for your skin.
The frequency of laser acne treatments depends on the severity of your acne and your individual skin response. Typically, a series of 3-6 sessions spaced 2-4 weeks apart is recommended for optimal results. Ongoing maintenance treatments may be beneficial for those prone to frequent breakouts. To enhance results, laser treatments can be combined with medical-grade skincare, facials, and LED light therapy to support long-term skin health.
At SM Aesthetic Lab, we offer in-depth skin and laser consultations with our experienced dermal therapists, cosmetic nurses, and doctors, ensuring a personalised and results-driven approach to your skin health journey. Each consultation includes a comprehensive skin analysis, taking into account your skin concerns, lifestyle, and long-term goals. Whether you are looking to improve skin clarity, enhance brightness, support collagen health, or maintain overall skin quality, we create customised treatment plans tailored to your individual needs.
All skin and laser treatments require a consultation to assess suitability, discuss expectations, and determine the most appropriate treatment pathway. As every skin type and condition is unique, results may vary. Our team focuses on safe, evidence-based treatments combined with customised at-home skincare routines to support and maintain results. We treat a wide range of skin concerns including pigmentation, acne, congestion, redness and vascular concerns, texture, scarring, and age-related skin changes, while supporting your skin at every stage of its journey.
Meet Our Cosmetic Team
Nurse Sarah – Registered Nurse | Dermal Therapist
Sarah is a qualified Registered Nurse and Dermal Therapist who brings a unique combination of medical and beauty knowledge to SM Aesthetic Lab. Holding a Diploma in Beauty Therapy (2018) and a Bachelor of Nursing (2024), she offers a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to cosmetic treatments and skin health.
Sarah has completed her foundational training in cosmetic injectables through Fresh Clinics, including Introduction to Anti-Wrinkle and Dermal Fillers. She also holds certifications in Vascular Compromise Management and Emergency Response in Aesthetic Practice, ensuring client safety and best-practice care at every stage of treatment.
Passionate about helping clients feel confident and empowered, Sarah focuses on tailoring every treatment to suit the individual’s skin type, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle. Her dual background allows her to approach each consultation with both a clinical and holistic mindset, promoting natural results and long-term skin health.
Nurse Jen – Registered Nurse | Laser Technician
Nurse Jen is dedicated to enhancing natural features, anti-aging, and providing personalised care with ongoing support. With a Diploma of Nursing (2020), a Bachelor of Nursing (2022), and she performs volumizing treatments, wrinkle treatments, skin rejuvenation procedures, and facial balancing techniques.
Having honed her skills and techniques under Nurse Maddy and through advanced training with Teoxane, Hygel, and more, Jen takes a holistic approach to facial assessments, carefully considering proportions, symmetry, and individual facial structure to achieve natural, balanced results. She tailors every treatment plan to ensure subtle enhancements that maintain skin integrity while supporting long-term rejuvenation.
Nurse Seph – Registered Nurse | Dermal Therapist
Nurse Seph began her journey in aesthetics at SM Aesthetic Lab as the clinic’s first employee, where she developed a strong passion for client care and the science behind skin health. This inspired her to complete her Bachelor of Nursing, graduating in 2023, followed by further training in cosmetic medicine and dermal therapies at AACDS before returning to the clinic to continue building her clinical expertise.
Seph is deeply committed to ensuring every patient feels safe, comfortable, and well-informed, with a focus on natural, refreshed results. She is passionate about skin health, ongoing education, and supporting her patients with genuine care and honest advice. Outside the clinic, Seph is a mum to a beautiful baby boy, an avid reader, and a true crime podcast listener.
Dermal Therapist Sez
Sez is an integral part of our front-of-house team, welcoming clients and assisting with both clinic coordination and treatment care. With over five years of experience in dermal therapies, she has expanded her expertise into advanced laser treatments, facials, and skin needling, allowing her to take a holistic approach to skin health — both at home and in-clinic.
Her focus is always on achieving visible, results-driven outcomes that align with each client’s aesthetic goals. Known for her warm personality and genuine care, Sez builds strong, trusting relationships with every client she meets.
At SM Aesthetic Lab, we offer in-depth skin and laser consultations with our experienced dermal therapists, cosmetic nurses, and doctors, ensuring a personalised and results-driven approach to your skin health journey. Each consultation includes a comprehensive skin analysis, taking into account your skin concerns, lifestyle, and long-term goals. Whether you are looking to improve skin clarity, enhance brightness, support collagen health, or maintain overall skin quality, we create customised treatment plans tailored to your individual needs.
All skin and laser treatments require a consultation to assess suitability, discuss expectations, and determine the most appropriate treatment pathway. As every skin type and condition is unique, results may vary. Our team focuses on safe, evidence-based treatments combined with customised at-home skincare routines to support and maintain results. We treat a wide range of skin concerns including pigmentation, acne, congestion, redness and vascular concerns, texture, scarring, and age-related skin changes, while supporting your skin at every stage of its journey.
Meet Our Cosmetic Team
Nurse Sarah – Registered Nurse | Dermal Therapist
Sarah holds a Diploma in Beauty (2018) and a Bachelor of Nursing (2024), allowing her to blend skincare expertise with advanced cosmetic treatments. She focuses on creating personalised treatment plans that align with her clients' goals while supporting overall skin health and rejuvenation.
Sarah’s comprehensive facial assessments focus on achieving facial harmony and balanced aesthetics. She offers volumising treatments, wrinkle treatments, and tailored skin rejuvenation procedures, ensuring that each treatment enhances natural beauty while preserving a refreshed and well-proportioned look.
Nurse Jen – Registered Nurse | Laser Technician
Nurse Jen holds a Diploma of Nursing (2020), a Bachelor of Nursing (2022), and a Laseraid Training Certificate (2023). She provides a range of cosmetic and skin treatments, including volumising treatments, wrinkle treatments, skin rejuvenation procedures, and facial balancing techniques.
Jen takes a holistic approach to facial assessments, carefully considering proportions, symmetry, and individual facial structure to achieve a natural and harmonious aesthetic. She tailors treatment plans to each client, ensuring results that enhance their unique features while maintaining skin integrity and balance.
Nurse Seph - Cosmetic Nurse | Dermal Therapist
Nurse Seph began her journey in aesthetics at SM Aesthetic Lab as the clinic’s first employee, where she developed a strong passion for client care and the science behind skin health. This inspired her to complete her Bachelor of Nursing, graduating in 2023, followed by further training in cosmetic medicine and dermal therapies at AACDS before returning to the clinic to continue building her clinical expertise.
Seph is deeply committed to ensuring every patient feels safe, comfortable, and well-informed, with a focus on natural, refreshed results. She is passionate about skin health, ongoing education, and supporting her patients with genuine care and honest advice. Outside the clinic, Seph is a mum to a beautiful baby boy, an avid reader, and a true crime podcast listener.
Dermal Therapist Sez
Sez is an integral part of our front-of-house team, welcoming clients and assisting with both clinic coordination and treatment care. With over five years of experience in dermal therapies, she has expanded her expertise into advanced laser treatments, facials, and skin needling, allowing her to take a holistic approach to skin health — both at home and in-clinic.
Her focus is always on achieving visible, results-driven outcomes that align with each client’s aesthetic goals. Known for her warm personality and genuine care, Sez builds strong, trusting relationships with every client she meets.