Should I consider the cost of acne treatment based on the total duration rather than the one-time price?

I ended up buying all sorts of things because of my acne, and it turns out I spent a lot more money on cosmetics than I thought lol.

I'm thinking of getting proper acne treatment instead of switching products again this time, so I'm looking up costs, but comparing them is harder than I thought.

Some places only list the price for a single session, while others seem to consist of multiple sessions, and the services provided also appear to vary slightly, so I don't think you should judge based solely on the numbers.

When I start acne treatment, I plan to continue it consistently until my skin stabilizes to some extent, rather than stopping after just one or two sessions.

So, rather than a one-time cost, I want to know how much it will cost in total over a few months before I start.

Do you explain the approximate cost plan for acne treatment during the initial consultation?

It would be much easier to set a budget if you could tell me how many sessions I should expect based on my current skin condition.

I am also curious whether many people pay for multiple sessions from the start, or if they try acne treatment once first to check their skin reaction before adding more.

I found it a bit burdensome to pay a lot right from the start when I didn't even know what the effects were like, haha.

I am also wondering if the cost of acne treatment can vary depending on the care needed on that day.

I think there will be days when extraction is necessary and days when the focus is on soothing, but I'm not sure if all of these are included.

What I want is not just the cheapest place, but a place I can visit consistently and that keeps checking my skin condition.

I would be disappointed if I tried it for a month or two, saw improvement, and then the problem recurred, so I want to consider both the cost and the duration together.

For those of you who have actually received acne treatment for several months or more, was there a significant difference between the cost you estimated before starting and the actual cost incurred?

I also wonder if spending money on acne treatment was more satisfying than continuing to buy cosmetics or home care products.

Please let me know if there are any key points I should check regarding costs when starting out.