Acne and oily skin
Acnelan acne treatment at CoLaz clinics
Acnelan at CoLaz is the Mesoestetic professional acne treatment system, combining in-clinic peel sessions with a structured at-home regimen designed for active acne, oily skin, blocked pores and post-inflammatory pigmentation. Price on consultation, with the full protocol agreed in writing before any session is booked, at our Reading clinic, delivered only by trained Mesoestetic specialists.
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Price on consultation per session
Price on consultation.
- Session time
- ~60 min
- Downtime
- Minimal
- Consultation
- Free
- Locations
- 7 UK clinics
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Who books this treatment.
- Active inflammatory acne with papules and pustules
- Oily, congested skin with frequent blackheads and whiteheads
- Post-inflammatory pigmentation left behind by previous acne lesions
- Patients who have tried over-the-counter products and want a professional protocol
- Anyone looking for a structured course combining in-clinic and at-home care
- Patients who prefer a non-isotretinoin route, with appropriate clinical assessment
Aftercare
For the first forty-eight hours.
- No makeup, no active skincare and no fragrance for the first twenty-four hours
- Use only the supplied Mesoestetic home products for the first week, no other actives
- SPF 50 every morning, reapplied every two hours when outdoors, throughout the course
- Avoid saunas, steam rooms, sunbeds, swimming pools and intense exercise for forty-eight hours
- Do not pick, squeeze or exfoliate the skin manually, let the flaking shed naturally
What to expect
From your first consultation onwards.
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Free consultation with a trained Mesoestetic specialist to assess acne severity, skin type and medical history, and to agree the protocol in writing
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Skin cleansed and prepared in clinic, with degreasing of the treatment area
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Acnelan peel solution applied in controlled layers, with the clinician checking the skin between layers
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Post-peel barrier cream and SPF 50 applied in clinic, with written aftercare confirmed before you leave
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Home maintenance regimen using Mesoestetic supporting products started the same day, with the next session scheduled two to three weeks out
Acnelan is the Mesoestetic professional acne treatment system, built as a structured course where in-clinic peel sessions and a targeted at-home regimen reinforce each other across several weeks. At CoLaz it is delivered only by trained Mesoestetic specialists, with the full protocol and pricing agreed in writing at your free consultation, at our Reading clinic.
How Acnelan works on active acne
Acnelan targets the four main drivers of acne in a single coordinated protocol: excess sebum, follicular blockage, bacterial overgrowth and inflammation. The in-clinic peel solution combines acids that are oil-soluble enough to reach inside the pore, where surface peels do not, alongside anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients that calm active lesions and help break the cycle of new spots forming.
The home regimen continues that work between sessions. A targeted cleanser manages oil and bacteria. An active treatment serum or cream supports pore clearing and reduces inflammation between visits. A dedicated SPF 50 protects the skin while it remodels and helps prevent the post-inflammatory pigmentation that often follows active acne in higher-melanin skin.
The structure of the course is what sets it apart from a one-off peel. A standalone acne peel can clear the skin for a session and the result fades; a structured Acnelan course works on active acne, oiliness and post-inflammatory pigmentation together, with the home regimen carrying the work forward between visits.
Who Acnelan suits
The classic candidate is a patient with active inflammatory acne, papules and pustules on the cheeks, jawline or chest, alongside oily and congested skin with frequent blackheads and whiteheads. Acnelan is also strong on post-inflammatory pigmentation, the brown or darker patches left behind where active acne lesions have healed, which is particularly common in higher-melanin skin and often more distressing than the original spots.
It suits patients who have tried over-the-counter products without lasting improvement and who want a professional protocol with a clinician overseeing the plan. It also suits patients looking for a non-isotretinoin route, with the understanding that severe nodulocystic acne and acne with significant scarring may need a dermatology opinion and we will say so honestly at consultation.
It is not the right call for patients who cannot commit to the daily home regimen between sessions, because the result depends on the home care as much as the in-clinic peel. It is also not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, with isotretinoin in the last six months, or on tanned or recently sun-exposed skin.
What an Acnelan course looks like
The free consultation comes first. A trained Mesoestetic specialist assesses your acne severity, your skin type, your current skincare, your medical history and your goals, then agrees the protocol with you in writing. The full pricing for the in-clinic sessions and the home maintenance products is confirmed before any session is booked.
The standard course is four to six in-clinic sessions spaced two to three weeks apart, alongside daily use of the home regimen between visits. Each in-clinic session lasts around sixty minutes: the skin is cleansed and degreased, the peel solution is applied in controlled layers, the post-peel barrier and SPF 50 are applied in clinic, and written aftercare is confirmed before you leave.
Most patients see a noticeable reduction in active spots and oiliness after the second session, with the most meaningful change in skin clarity and post-inflammatory pigmentation appearing over the full course. Maintenance is then typically a single Acnelan session every two to three months alongside continued daily home care.
Available at our Reading clinic
Acnelan (acne treatment) is delivered at our CoLaz Reading clinic by qualified clinicians. Book a free consultation via the clinic page for Reading, or send a WhatsApp message, most clinics reply within five minutes during opening hours.
Often considered alongside
Patients booking Acnelan often consider chemical peels for ongoing maintenance between Acnelan courses, a Hydrafacial for a gentler monthly clean and hydration, the DermaQuest peel range for sensitive skin types between sessions, and a deep cleanse facial to help manage congestion in the lead-up to an Acnelan course.
Common questions
What patients ask first.
What is Acnelan and how is it different from a standard acne peel? +
Acnelan is the Mesoestetic professional acne treatment system. It combines a targeted in-clinic peel using a blend of acids designed for acne-prone skin with a structured at-home regimen using Mesoestetic supporting products to be used between sessions. The combination targets the four main drivers of acne: excess sebum, follicular blockage, bacterial overgrowth and inflammation. A standard acne peel works on the surface for the session and stops there; the Acnelan system is built as a course where the in-clinic sessions and the home regimen reinforce each other across several weeks. It is suited to patients with active inflammatory acne, oily congested skin and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
How does Acnelan work on active acne? +
The in-clinic peel solution combines acids that are oil-soluble enough to reach inside the pore, where surface peels do not, along with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients that calm active lesions. The home regimen continues that work between sessions: a targeted cleanser to manage oil and bacteria, an active serum or treatment to reduce inflammation and support pore clearing, and an SPF 50 to protect the skin while it remodels. The home regimen also helps prevent the post-inflammatory pigmentation that often follows active acne in higher-melanin skin. The exact protocol is agreed at consultation and confirmed in writing.
How many Acnelan sessions will I need? +
The standard course is four to six in-clinic sessions spaced two to three weeks apart, alongside daily use of the supporting home products. Most patients see a noticeable reduction in active spots and oiliness after the second session, with the most meaningful change in skin clarity and post-inflammatory pigmentation appearing over the full course. Maintenance is then a single Acnelan session every two to three months alongside continued daily home care. The exact number of sessions for your skin is agreed at the free consultation, and we are honest if Acnelan is not the right protocol and another approach would serve you better.
What downtime and side effects should I expect from Acnelan? +
Most patients have mild redness and a warm, tight feeling for the rest of the day after a session, similar to mild sunburn. Light flaking from day two or three is normal and means the peel is working; it usually finishes by day five to seven. Most patients return to work the same afternoon, with light cover-up makeup once the first twenty-four hours have passed. Active acne lesions can temporarily look more inflamed for forty-eight hours before they settle and resolve faster than they otherwise would. Significant side effects are uncommon with the Acnelan protocol in trained hands; we will review the full safety detail at consultation.
Will Acnelan help with the marks left behind after acne? +
Yes, that is one of its strengths. Post-inflammatory pigmentation, the brown or darker patches left behind where active acne lesions have healed, responds well to the Acnelan protocol because the peel and the home regimen together target both new acne and the pigmentation it leaves. For very deep post-acne scarring with textural change, microneedling or other texture-focused treatments are typically a better fit, and we will discuss the right combination for your skin at consultation. We do not oversell what any single protocol can achieve.
Who should not have Acnelan? +
We do not treat patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have an active skin infection, eczema flare or cold sore in the treatment area, who are on isotretinoin currently or in the last six months, who have a tan or recent strong sun exposure, who have a known sensitivity to any component of the Acnelan formulation, or who have a history of keloid scarring on the face. Active retinol and acid-based actives in your existing routine need to be paused for one week before each session. We always review medical history and current skincare in detail at consultation and will decline or adjust if it is not safe for you.
How much does Acnelan cost at CoLaz? +
Acnelan is priced individually based on the protocol agreed at your free consultation. Each Acnelan course includes the in-clinic peel sessions plus the at-home maintenance products you take home. Pricing is confirmed in writing before any session is booked.
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