I went for a consultation regarding acne treatment for adult skin troubles. How was it?

I never had breakouts even when I was a student, but now that I'm older, they've suddenly flared up all over my chin and cheeks, and I'm seriously going crazy these days. At first, I thought it was just one or two pimples, so I just roughly put on a patch and squeezed them at home. However, the inflammation festered deep inside, causing them to swell up red and hard, and even leaving scars. I really hate the bumpy sensation I feel on my fingertips every time I wash my face, and since they can't be covered up with makeup, I finally decided I needed professional help, so I went to see a doctor.

I visited after work and showed my face to the director. He told me it was typical adult acne, explaining that inflammation occurs because sebum and dead skin cells accumulated in the pores aren't being expelled. He recommended an acne treatment program that includes everything from extraction to laser treatment to regulate the sebaceous glands. For now, I just got anti-inflammatory injections for a few of the really painful pustules, and it was amazing how the swelling went down dramatically in just one day!

During the consultation, I was told that acne treatment is recommended for people with oily skin who naturally produce a lot of sebum, or those like me who suddenly experience adult breakouts due to hormonal issues. They mentioned that receiving the package consistently for about 10 sessions would normalize the skin cell turnover cycle and strengthen the skin barrier, significantly reducing the recurrence rate. However, I was a bit hesitant about the cost, so I just made an appointment for now and came home.

Are there any community members who have consistently received acne treatment at a clinic that includes extractions and laser therapy? I'm really curious if going to the clinic, taking medication, and getting proper care is definitely the surefire way to get rid of breakouts compared to doing home care on my own. The red marks left on my face are the most stressful part, so I want to get rid of them completely this time. Please leave your honest reviews or advice in the comments if you've already gone through this!