I don't think I realized how much having acne was weighing me down until it was gone.

Years battling acne: 10

Goal: Reduce congestion, acne and pigmentation

In their own words: I had the occasional blemish in high school but really started breaking out when I was about 20. It seemed to be triggered most by my hormonal cycle. For the past few years it has been a pretty constant state of congestion in the chin area. I was seeing an Esthetician for monthly facials for seven months. I thought the congestion would clear up from extractions but they have stayed consistent.

Skin type: Combination acne + occasional cysts + post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

The AES solution: These pictures were taken 4 months apart after 6 treatments. It usually takes longer to even out the pigmentation and dark marks than to clear the acne itself but in this case her skin was clear AND even by the time she graduated the program!