Procedures

Acne extraction (comedone extraction)

from 1,279 reviews99 clinics
Manual or instrument-assisted expression of comedones, in which the keratinous plug is removed from the follicle, usually after the skin has been softened. It clears lesions that are already present and does not alter sebum production.
1 reviews written in English by patientsNon-surgicalNo anesthesia57 before/after photos
Rating
8.82/ 10
from 1,279 reviews
Satisfaction
84.1%
from 1,279 reviews
Downtime
0–2days
Full recovery 0–1 wks
Flight safe
0days after

FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Acne extraction (comedone extraction)?

0–2 days. Full recovery 0–1 wks · Flight safe 0 days

Comedones re-form because the underlying follicular process continues, and forceful extraction of inflamed lesions can cause bruising or post-inflammatory pigmentation.
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Last updated 2026-08-06