Medispa • Montreal & Laval
Acne Treatment Montreal • Active & Post-Acne
Clearer. Calmer. Smoother. — Real solutions for breakout-prone skin.
Medispa • Montreal & Laval
Clearer. Calmer. Smoother. — Real solutions for breakout-prone skin.
Looking for effective acne treatment in Montreal or Laval? IPLLAB Medispa is an acne treatment clinic offering a complex approach for active acne, acne scars, back acne, and congested, breakout-prone skin using IPL/BBL light and laser acne treatment, deep-cleansing acne facials, chemical peels, and medical-grade skincare. Whether you are dealing with inflamed breakouts, blackheads, or the texture and marks acne leaves behind, our personalized treatment plans help calm the skin and restore a smoother, clearer complexion.
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Effective acne treatment addresses the causes of breakouts — excess oil, clogged pores, inflammation and acne-causing bacteria — not just the visible pimple. At IPLLAB we build your plan from IPL/BBL light therapy, deep-cleansing acne facials, chemical peels and medical-grade home care to bring active acne under control. Once breakouts are calm, we move to microneedling or carbon peel with PICO laser to smooth scars and refine texture. Plan on a series of sessions spaced a few weeks apart, plus maintenance — available at both our Montréal (Plateau) and Laval locations.
Our Signature Treatment
Professional acne treatment works by targeting the causes of breakouts — excess oil, clogged pores, inflammation, and acne-causing bacteria — rather than just the visible pimples. At IPLLAB Medispa in Montreal and Laval, our acne solutions combine IPL/BBL light-based acne care, deep-cleansing facials, and chemical peels with a customized home-care routine to calm active acne, reduce new breakouts, and improve skin texture. Our treatments are designed for teens and adults dealing with persistent acne on the face, back, or chest who want clearer, healthier-looking skin. Active acne Montreal and Laval clients usually start with a free consultation; our AI Skin Analysis is free with 6- and 10-session packages.

Active acne appears as inflamed pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, and congestion caused by excess oil, clogged pores, and bacteria. At IPLLAB, our active acne treatments in Montreal and Laval combine IPL/BBL light therapy, deep-cleansing acne facials, and targeted peels to calm inflammation and reduce the frequency of new breakouts. This approach helps manage moderate acne on the face and body without harsh downtime.

After breakouts heal, acne can leave rolling scars, uneven texture, and enlarged pores. Our acne scars treatment uses a complex approach that may include microneedling, carbon peel with PICO laser, and skin-renewing care for acne scar removal — smoothing rolling scars and refining skin texture. This treatment is ideal for clients whose acne is under control but who want to repair the marks and texture it left behind.

Back acne (bacne) is common and often stubborn because the skin on the back is thicker and harder to treat at home. At IPLLAB, our back acne treatment in Montreal and Laval combines back dermabrasion, chemical peels for back acne, and light-based care to unclog pores, calm inflammation, and smooth the skin. It is a popular option before summer, weddings, and special events.
Treatment Options
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BBL acne treatment is our light-based acne laser treatment in Montreal and Laval: broadband light targets acne-causing bacteria and the inflammation behind red, angry breakouts. Comfortable, no needles, and it treats a whole area at once — useful for cheeks, jawline, back and chest.
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Deep-pore cleansing and safe professional extractions clear blackheads, whiteheads and closed comedones without the scarring risk of picking at home. Often the first phase of a plan. See all options on our facial treatments page.
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Exfoliating acids loosen the plugs inside pores, reduce oil and speed up skin turnover. Strength is matched to your skin type and how reactive your acne is, then built up gradually.
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Once acne is calm, controlled micro-channels trigger collagen to fill rolling scars and refine enlarged pores over a series of sessions. Best for indented, uneven post-acne texture.
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A carbon mask draws out congestion, then laser energy passes over the skin to reduce oiliness and surface dullness. A popular pre-event option with minimal downtime. Deeper scarring may call for CO2 resurfacing.
Step By Step
From first consultation to long-term maintenance
We look at what kind of acne you actually have — inflammatory, congestion-based, hormonal in pattern, or a mix — along with your skin type, current products and anything you are already taking for it. You leave with a treatment sequence and a realistic timeline instead of a single guessed-at session.
The first phase lowers the inflammation and empties the pores: a deep-cleansing acne facial with professional extractions, plus a peel strength your skin can tolerate. This is also where we stop the habits that create scars — picking, over-scrubbing, and stacking too many active products at home.
IPL/BBL sessions run across the treated area to target acne-causing bacteria and calm the redness that surrounds each breakout. Because skin renews on a multi-week cycle, this is delivered as a series rather than a one-off — improvement typically builds session over session.
What you use between visits decides whether the results hold. We set a short, medical-grade routine — non-comedogenic cleanser, the right active for your acne type, and daily sun protection — and adjust it as your skin changes. Fewer, better-chosen products beat a ten-step shelf.
Once breakouts are under control we switch objectives. Microneedling or carbon peel with PICO laser rebuilds collagen to smooth rolling scars and tighten enlarged pores, while flat pink or brown marks are handled with a pigmentation protocol. Treating texture too early simply re-inflames skin that is still active.
Acne is a recurring condition, not a one-time repair — hormones, seasons and stress all move it. A maintenance cadence plus a periodic review of your routine keeps clear skin stable, and catches a flare early instead of after it has left marks.
Clearing acne is a protocol, not an appointment. In-clinic sessions calm the skin — the routine you follow between visits is what keeps it calm.IPLLAB clinical team · Montréal & Laval
Real Transformations
A good candidate for professional acne treatment has active breakouts, congested skin, back acne, or acne scars and uneven texture that have not improved with home care alone. Teens and adults with mild to moderate acne on the face, back, or chest may benefit from a personalized plan combining light-based therapy, acne facials, and peels. If your acne is severe, deeply cystic, or you are considering prescription medication, see a dermatologist first — our treatments work alongside medical care, not instead of it.
During treatment, most clients feel mild warmth or a light snapping sensation as IPL/BBL light targets inflammation and acne-causing bacteria, or gentle pressure during extractions and peels. Depending on your customized plan, your session may focus on calming active acne, deep-cleansing congested pores, or smoothing post-acne texture. Comfort measures are used to keep every step as gentle as possible.
After treatment, mild redness or temporary sensitivity can appear for a short time. A consistent home-care routine, non-comedogenic products, and daily sun protection are essential for maintaining results and preventing new breakouts. Most clients need a series of sessions, plus maintenance, to achieve and preserve clearer, calmer skin.
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Everything You Want to Know
Straight answers about active acne & post-acne care
Acne develops when excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria clog pores, causing blackheads, whiteheads, and inflamed pimples. Hormones, stress, genetics, and skincare habits all play a role. At IPLLAB, our acne treatment in Montreal and Laval targets these causes with a personalized plan. To learn more about the condition, see the Merck Manual.
Picking and squeezing pimples pushes inflammation deeper, spreads bacteria, and dramatically increases the risk of acne scars and dark marks. Professional extractions during an acne facial clear congestion safely, without damaging the surrounding skin.
Active acne may respond well to a combination of IPL/BBL light therapy, deep-cleansing acne facials, and chemical peels. The best plan depends on whether your acne is inflammatory, congestion-based, or hormonal. You can also explore our full list of skin and laser services.
Acne usually responds best to a complex approach rather than a single product or treatment. Depending on your skin, your plan may include light-based sessions, professional facials, peels, medical-grade home care, and maintenance to keep breakouts under control long term.
Once active acne is calm, texture and scarring can be treated with microneedling or carbon peel with PICO laser. These treatments stimulate collagen to smooth rolling scars, refine enlarged pores, and improve overall skin texture over a series of sessions — an approach also described by the American Academy of Dermatology. The cost of laser acne scar removal in Montreal depends on scar depth and the number of sessions — package pricing is listed below and confirmed at your free consultation.
Breakouts often leave flat pink, red, or brown marks called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. These respond to a dedicated pigmentation protocol — learn more on our hyperpigmentation & melasma treatment page. Daily sunscreen keeps these marks from getting darker.
Back acne is harder to treat at home because the skin is thicker and difficult to reach. A professional back dermabrasion and chemical peel for back acne unclogs pores, exfoliates buildup, and calms breakouts on the back and shoulders — most clients see improvement within a few sessions.
Acne treatment usually requires multiple sessions because the skin renewal cycle takes several weeks. The number of treatments depends on acne severity, your skin type, lifestyle, and how consistently you follow home care. Many clients benefit from a treatment series plus maintenance.
Acne treatment is sold in packages of 3, 6 or 10 sessions: $450, $720 or $900 — that works out to $150, $120 or $90 per session, before taxes. Full details are in the Prices section below. The 10-session package is the best value, with mix & match sessions across all the treatments in this category. Every plan starts with a free consultation, where your exact cost is confirmed based on the areas treated and the number of sessions your skin needs. Our AI Skin Analysis is free with the 6- and 10-session packages; on its own it is $150 + tax, with a full report printed or sent by email.
Yes — the AI Skin Analysis is free with the 6- and 10-session packages, our full treatment courses. On its own it is $150 + tax and includes a full report, printed or sent by email. The scan maps what is hard to judge in a mirror — active breakouts and congestion, pores, oiliness, redness, pigmentation and post-acne marks, texture and fine lines — and we repeat it during your course to track your progress against your first images. It is an imaging tool that guides your plan, not a medical diagnosis.
IPLLAB welcomes clients at both locations: Montreal medispa and Laval medispa. You can also learn about our membership options or book an appointment online. A consultation helps identify the most suitable approach for your acne type, severity, and goals.
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Before you book
Acne treatment is not suitable in every case. Pregnancy, an active skin infection, tattoos in the treated area, recent sun exposure or self-tanner, isotretinoin and certain photosensitising medications are among the situations we review with you before any session — the full list is covered at your consultation. Our treatments work alongside medical care, they do not replace it; if you are unsure, speak with your physician first. A consent form is signed before your first session.
Regular price: $190 + tax per session. A single session with no commitment — ideal if you are visiting Montréal or want to try us first. If you move to a package afterwards, we recalculate: your session is credited at the package rate, just ask us to note it in your client profile. Packages run 3, 6 or 10 sessions — the 10-session package is the best value, with mix & match across all the treatments in this category.
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Each price below is the total for a 3-, 6- or 10-session package. Prices shown before taxes. Your contract is emailed to you after purchase and you may cancel at any time. Terms →
Best for testing the protocol on mild to moderate acne
The usual starting point for persistent breakouts
Mix & match — try all the treatments in this category
Home care that holds the result
These are the medical-grade products our estheticians most often pair with in-clinic acne sessions. Ask at your consultation which one suits your skin — actives are matched to your acne type, not bought by guesswork.
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30 ml · daily exfoliating serum
A long-standing favourite for congested, breakout-prone skin. Frequently recommended between light-based sessions.
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30 ml · antioxidant & soothing serum
Chosen when skin is reactive or irritated and needs calming support alongside acne treatment.
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Treatment kit · post-acne marks
A kit aimed at the flat pink and brown marks left behind after breakouts heal, rather than at active acne.
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30 ml · vitamin C & texture support
Usually introduced in the repair phase, once active breakouts are controlled and the focus shifts to texture and tone.
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$450
The pigmentation and melasma treatment 3 sessions at IPL Lab Medispa in Montreal and Laval is a focused start — a short, professional course designed to fade the look of dark spots, sun spots, melasma and post-inflammatory marks, and to even out and brighten the complexion.
Ideal for trying the treatment, targeting a few stubborn spots, or a pre-event brightening boost. Every session is tailored, and daily sun protection is essential to hold results.
Cleansing > the targeted pigmentation and melasma treatment in multiple steps (gentle resurfacing or a targeted peel with brightening, melanin-regulating actives, tailored to your skin that day) > soothing mask or serum.
This package includes three sessions, a focused start or pre-event brightening boost. Treatments are typically spaced every 2–3 weeks; many clients then continue to the six- or ten-session course for more even, lasting tone.

$750
The Imperfections Deluxe glass-skin 3 sessions package at IPL Lab Medispa in Montreal and Laval is a premium, mix-and-match introduction built around the most advanced treatments we offer — your first step toward clear, luminous, glass-skin radiance. You choose and switch across high-end options each visit to target texture, tone, firmness, dark circles and dullness.
Ideal for trying our premium treatments or a high-impact pre-event refresh. Every session is fully personalized.
Mix & match — switch treatments across your sessions from our premium menu:
Cleansing > chosen multi-step treatment (tailored to your skin that day) > soothing mask or serum.
This package includes three sessions, a premium introduction or pre-event refresh. Intervals depend on the treatments chosen (typically every 2–4 weeks); many clients then continue to the six- or ten-session protocol.

$900
The Imperfections treatments package at IPL Lab Medispa in Montreal and Laval is a flexible, mix-and-match course designed to target any skin imperfection — dullness, uneven tone, texture, congestion and more — by letting you choose across our most effective treatments.
This complete ten-session package is our most thorough option, ideal for a comprehensive skin overhaul with maintenance built in. Every session is fully personalized.
✅ FREE AI Skin Analysis is included with this package.
Pay in installments or finance with Klarna/Affirm. The service agreement is emailed after the purchase; cancel at any time. Terms
Mix & match — switch treatments on the go across your sessions:
Cleansing > chosen multi-step treatment (tailored to your skin that day) > soothing mask or serum.
This package includes ten sessions, our most complete option with maintenance built in. Treatments are typically spaced every 2–3 weeks; your specialist sequences them for the best cumulative result.

$900
The active acne treatment at IPL Lab Medispa in Montreal and Laval is a customized, professional course designed to calm active breakouts, reduce oil and congestion, and support clearer, healthier-looking skin.
This complete ten-session package is our most thorough option, ideal for ongoing control with maintenance built in. Every session is tailored, and works alongside good home care and any medical acne care.
✅ FREE AI Skin Analysis is included with this package.
Pay in installments or finance with Klarna/Affirm. The service agreement is emailed after the purchase; cancel at any time. Terms
Cleansing > the targeted active-acne treatment in multiple steps (deep cleanse, extractions where appropriate, a targeted exfoliation or peel, tailored to your skin that day) > soothing, calming mask or serum.
This package includes ten sessions, our most complete option with maintenance built in. Treatments are typically spaced every 2–3 weeks; your specialist adjusts the plan to your skin’s response.

$900
The pigmentation and melasma treatment at IPL Lab Medispa in Montreal and Laval is a customized, professional course designed to fade the look of dark spots, sun spots, melasma and post-inflammatory marks, and to even out and brighten the complexion.
This complete ten-session package is our most thorough option for gradual improvement with maintenance built in. Every session is tailored, and daily sun protection is essential to hold results.
✅ FREE AI Skin Analysis is included with this package.
Pay in installments or finance with Klarna/Affirm. The service agreement is emailed after the purchase; cancel at any time. Terms
Cleansing > the targeted pigmentation and melasma treatment in multiple steps (gentle resurfacing or a targeted peel with brightening, melanin-regulating actives, tailored to your skin that day) > soothing mask or serum.
This package includes ten sessions, our most complete option with maintenance built in. Treatments are typically spaced every 2–3 weeks; your specialist adjusts the plan to your pigment type and response.

$720
The pigmentation and melasma treatment 6 sessions at IPL Lab Medispa in Montreal and Laval is a balanced, professional course designed to fade the look of dark spots, sun spots, melasma and post-inflammatory marks, and to even out and brighten the complexion.
A middle option between our starter and complete courses, it is enough to establish a visible, lasting improvement in tone. Every session is tailored, and daily sun protection is essential to hold results.
✅ FREE AI Skin Analysis is included with this package.
Pay in installments or finance with Klarna/Affirm. The service agreement is emailed after the purchase; cancel at any time. Terms
Cleansing > the targeted pigmentation and melasma treatment in multiple steps (gentle resurfacing or a targeted peel with brightening, melanin-regulating actives, tailored to your skin that day) > soothing mask or serum.
This package includes six sessions, a balanced course for a visible, lasting result. Treatments are typically spaced every 2–3 weeks; your specialist adjusts the plan to your pigment type and response.

$300
Thermocoagulation for vascular lesions 6x15min at IPL Lab Medispa in Montreal and Laval is the extended course — six 15-minute sessions to work methodically through broken capillaries, cherry angiomas (ruby spots), skin tags and milia across more than one area, using a hair-fine pinpoint probe that delivers a brief, controlled pulse of heat to each lesion.
Built for redness-prone skin with capillaries across several zones, widespread ruby spots on the trunk, or a mix of lesion types accumulated over the years. Better value per session than the three-session package.
✅ FREE AI Skin Analysis is included with this package.
Pay in installments or finance with Klarna/Affirm. The service agreement is emailed after the purchase; cancel at any time. Terms
Each session begins with a gentle cleanse and a close assessment of every lesion under magnification, followed by agreeing the priorities for that visit and, if needed, a topical numbing cream. Your specialist treats each targeted lesion with the pinpoint thermocoagulation probe, then finishes with a soothing, protective serum plus aftercare and sun-protection guidance. Across the six visits the plan is staged: prominent marks first, secondary areas and touch-ups later.
This package includes six sessions of 15 minutes each. Treated lesions typically form a tiny crust that flakes away over about seven to ten days, so sessions are usually spaced three to four weeks apart — roughly four to six months for the full course, adjustable to your schedule.

$210
Thermocoagulation for vascular lesions at IPL Lab Medispa in Montreal and Laval targets the small surface marks skincare cannot reach — broken capillaries on the nose and cheeks, cherry angiomas (ruby spots), skin tags and milia — using a hair-fine pinpoint probe that delivers a brief, controlled pulse of heat to the lesion itself.
This package includes three 15-minute sessions, so you can work through more than one area or revisit a stubborn lesion instead of doing everything at once. No laser, no injections, minimal downtime.
Each session begins with a gentle cleanse and a close assessment of every lesion under magnification, followed by mapping of the priorities for that visit and, if needed, a topical numbing cream. Your specialist then treats each targeted lesion with the pinpoint thermocoagulation probe, and finishes with a soothing, protective serum plus clear aftercare and sun-protection guidance.
This package includes three sessions of 15 minutes each. Treated lesions typically form a tiny crust that flakes away over about seven to ten days, so sessions are usually spaced three to four weeks apart. Many small lesions clear in one or two passes; others benefit from a second visit.
Your Journey, Your Way
Acne treatment is most effective when approached gradually and consistently. At IPLLAB Medispa, clients in Montreal and Laval receive a personalized plan that may combine light-based acne care, deep-cleansing facials, peels, and supportive home care to calm breakouts and improve skin clarity. Because acne can recur, maintenance and a consistent routine are important parts of long-term results.
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We are always happy to welcome you at our two acne treatment locations: 3889 St-Denis Street, Plateau Mont-Royal, Montréal and 4220 St-Martin Boulevard West, Laval. Whether you are searching for an acne facial near you, active acne Montreal treatment, back acne treatment in Laval, or a consultation with an acne esthetician about scars and texture, our team helps you choose the most suitable treatment plan.
Feel the difference
Acne affects confidence at every age — and it responds to consistent, professional care. Our active acne and post-acne treatments in Montréal and Laval calm breakouts, smooth scars and texture, and keep skin clear with a personalized plan. Book a free consultation, explore our services, find acne packages in our online store, or message us on WhatsApp 👋.