Services & Treatments

Cystic Acne Treatment in Ho Chi Minh City — Dermatologist-Led

Cystic and nodular acne treated by dermatologists in HCMC. An injection (100,000đ–300,000đ/spot) typically flattens a lesion in 24–48h. Free skin analysis.

A single cystic lesion usually takes 7–14 days to flatten on its own, and longer if you squeeze it, because the pressure drives the inflammation sideways into healthy tissue; nodular acne sits deeper and can run for several weeks. A dermatologist shortens that wait two ways: an anti-inflammatory injection into the lesion (100,000đ–300,000đ per spot; the lesion typically flattens visibly within 24–48 hours), or a course built for inflammatory acne at 1,250,000đ–1,600,000đ per session (MV2–MV3) once breakouts are widespread. The skin exam and multi-layer skin analysis at WEDO are FREE.

A cystic lesion treated at the right moment disappears. The same lesion squeezed at the wrong moment can leave a mark for years.

It comes down to the direction of force. The core sits deep with no route to the surface, so pressure from your fingers pushes it sideways rather than up: the follicle wall tears further and bacteria are driven into surrounding dermis. The inflamed area widens, the mark is slower to fade, and the risk of permanent scarring rises sharply. The triangle between nose and mouth deserves extra caution, since the veins there connect to a sinus inside the skull.

The technology

How it works

Rapid Anti-Inflammatory Injection

Rather than waiting 7–14 days for your immune system to clear the lesion, your dermatologist places a small dose of an anti-inflammatory agent into the lesion itself. Inflammation stops where it started, pressure drops, the lump softens. Indicated for: a painful lesion that has to be gone by a fixed date. Course: one injection per lesion.

Medical-Grade Acne Extraction

Once a core has consolidated and risen close to the surface, it has somewhere to go. A clinician works along the axis of the core with sterile instruments and lifts it out whole, without tearing the follicle wall into neighbouring tissue - the difference from doing it yourself. Indicated for: lesions past the swollen stage, with a clear head. Course: folded into an MV session. Downtime: a few hours of flushing.

INNOA ESTHETICS Medical Peel

A medical-strength peel lifts the plug of dead cells sealing the follicle and lowers the bacterial load on the surface, so inflammation is less likely to re-establish there. Indicated for: clustered breakouts on oily, congested skin. Course: one session every 1–2 weeks. Downtime: light flaking for 1–2 days.

IPL / LED Celluma – Photocare

C. acnes produces porphyrins, molecules that absorb blue light strongly; the right wavelength triggers an oxidative reaction inside the bacteria and thins their numbers, while red wavelengths reach the inflammation deeper down. Indicated for: inflamed lesions, and skin that tolerates aggressive treatment poorly.

Dye-VL

After a lesion settles, the area often stays red because the blood vessels recruited during the inflammation have not receded. Dye-VL delivers filtered light that the haemoglobin inside those vessels absorbs selectively, collapsing them without disturbing nearby tissue. Indicated for: skin past the swollen stage that still reads red. Course: set by residual redness. Downtime: negligible.

Prescription Medical Management

Some cases cannot be solved from the surface: widespread nodular acne, repeated flares, new lesions forming despite topical treatment. Your dermatologist may then add prescription medication, as directed, to control inflammation from within. Indicated for: case-by-case decisions after an exam. Course: regular follow-up throughout.

Advantages

Why choose this treatment

Multi-layer skin analysis before any plan is written, to separate cystic lesions, nodules and superficial inflammatory acne — three things that look alike and need very different intensity

A plan built around your inflammation level and treatment history, revised at each follow-up rather than sold as a fixed package

Inflammation brought down without stripping the skin barrier, since over-treated skin is a common reason acne rebounds

Early intervention while the acne is still inflamed, far cheaper than rebuilding the skin's surface after scars form

FDA-cleared devices, settings chosen per case, a dermatologist watching how your skin responds

Free follow-up visits for the length of your program

Pricing

Treatments & pricing

100% of treatments are performed by dermatology specialists. Prices do not include 8% VAT. Contact us for a direct assessment and an exact quote based on your skin, severity and target area.

Comprehensive skin exam + multi-layer skin analysis + follow-up with a board-certified dermatologist

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Treatment	Price
Anti-inflammatory acne injection (visible flattening within 24–48 hours)	100.000 - 300.000 VND/spot
Inflamed acne program — clearing and breakout control (MV2)	1.250.000 VND
Intensive inflamed acne program — inflammation control + Celluma LED (MV3)	1.600.000 VND
COMPREHENSIVE COMBO: extraction, skin-renewal complex, multi-layer Aqua Hydro hydration, Nano C brightening	~~1.900.000 VND~~ 1.610.000 VND
Oily & acne-prone skin care program — clearing and brightening (MA1)	760.000 VND
IPL technology — anti-inflammatory, acne-clearing, fades post-acne marks	370.000 VND
Celluma USA LED — anti-inflammatory acne recovery	330.000 VND
Dye-VL Harmony (Germany) — fades post-acne marks, supports skin recovery	1.700.000 VND

Prices do not include 8% VAT

See the full price list

Treatment process

5 steps, clinically led

Step 1: Skin Analysis

A multi-layer analysis device shows what the eye misses: how much oil you produce, how many lesions are forming below the surface, and whether your skin already carries atrophic damage.

Step 2: A Personalized Treatment Plan

Your dermatologist states three things before anything begins: what will be done, what it costs, how long it takes. If your skin does not need a full program, you are told so.

Step 3: Treatment

Injections, extraction, peels and light therapy are performed by a dermatologist or trained clinician, with settings adjusted to your skin's response.

Step 4: At-Home Care Guidance

What happens between sessions is largely down to you, so each visit ends with instructions on cleansing, moisturising, sun protection and new lesions.

Step 5: Scheduled Follow-Up

Your dermatologist compares images on the same analysis system and adjusts the plan until your skin is stable.

FAQ

Still have questions?

How long does cystic acne last?

A single cystic lesion usually flattens on its own within 7–14 days; nodular acne sits deeper and can take several weeks, with a higher scarring risk. An anti-inflammatory injection from a dermatologist (100,000đ–300,000đ per spot) typically flattens the lesion visibly within 24–48 hours.

Can you pop cystic acne?

No. The core sits too deep to come out, so squeezing ruptures the inflammation sideways into surrounding tissue, spreading redness and risking permanent scarring. Extraction should happen only once a lesion has come to a head, and only under sterile conditions.

What is the difference between nodular and cystic acne?

Both are deep inflammatory acne, but nodules are larger, softer, filled with fluid and pus, and rooted deeper than cystic lesions. Nodular acne carries the highest scarring risk of any acne type, so it needs medical treatment early.

What should I do about cystic acne with no visible head?

No visible head means the inflammation is still deep and nothing has consolidated, so there is nothing to extract and squeezing only spreads it. A dermatologist can bring it down with an anti-inflammatory injection or light-based technology, and extract later if a core forms.

Is cystic acne on the jawline different from acne on the cheeks?

Jawline and chin lesions, particularly ones that flare on a monthly rhythm, often involve hormonal factors and need a longer plan. Cheek breakouts more often trace to friction from masks or pillowcases, or to pore-clogging products. A skin analysis confirms which you are dealing with.

How much does a cystic acne injection cost in Vietnam, and is it safe?

At WEDO an anti-inflammatory acne injection costs 100,000đ–300,000đ per spot, administered by a dermatologist at a controlled dose. Placed at the right depth it settles a painful lesion quickly, with far less risk of skin indentation than the same injection elsewhere.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Booking in advance is better: it gives the dermatologist time to review your history and plan the visit. Both clinics can usually take same-day requests, subject to availability.

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