Acne is managed on a cycle rather than in one visit — that is the point.
A programme bundling the steps of clearing blocked pores, calming inflammation and supporting recovery. If built-up oil is not removed it spreads into inflammation, and if only the inflammation is treated the pore blocks again, so the three steps run together. Acne does not finish in one go, so the aim is to repeat on a schedule and manage the condition; compositions differ by clinic.
It is done three or more times at one to two week intervals. Inflammation drops over one to two months, and since acne does not finish in one go it is managed on a schedule. The aim is to hold the state by repeating three steps — clearing blocked pores, calming inflammation and supporting recovery.