I am planning to get acne treatment for the first time.

I have been worried because acne has been recurring on my face for the past few months. In the past, if I got one or two, they would naturally subside after a few days, but lately, as soon as one goes away, another pops up in a different spot, so my skin is constantly breaking out. The red breakouts occur particularly often on my chin and cheeks, and even though I try not to touch them, they bother me so much that I keep finding myself touching them.

I have been managing my acne at home using skincare products and soothing agents, and while it seemed to improve temporarily, the acne kept coming back, so I am now thinking about visiting a doctor. I have never received proper acne treatment before, so I am not sure how best to start. I have heard that dermatologists offer various methods such as extraction, medication prescriptions, and laser treatments, and I am also curious if the treatment method varies depending on my skin condition.

While receiving acne treatment, I want to reduce not only the breakouts I currently have but also future recurrences. I am curious about how long I should generally expect the treatment to take, and whether I can see changes after just one or two sessions. Since my skin tends to be sensitive, I am also a little worried that redness or dryness might worsen after the treatment.

Are there any adults like me who have experienced recurring acne and have received treatment? I am curious to know how much your skin actually changed after receiving treatment. I would also like to know what I should discuss during the initial consultation when starting treatment. I am debating whether it would be better to get proper acne treatment rather than just trying different products on my own, so I would appreciate it if you could share your experiences.