What is the average satisfaction level with acne treatment?

Hello. I am an office worker considering visiting a dermatologist because my adult acne has gotten much worse lately.

Acne, which I didn't even get during puberty, has recently started breaking out—red and painful—mostly around my chin and cheeks, perhaps due to stress and lack of sleep.

I even tried extraction with home care, but it was only temporary and did not have a significant effect.

I am considering getting professional treatment, but I'm hesitant because the effects vary so much from person to person after asking around.

Some people say that it clears up quickly as much as the money spent, while others say that it only feels good for a short time during treatment and recurs quickly, making it a waste of money.

I am curious about the actual satisfaction level with acne treatment when receiving consistent care such as scaling or laser treatments.

It would be very helpful for me to make a choice if you could share details regarding the perceived effects, duration of results, and whether there were any side effects.