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Acne & Texture

Calm the breakouts. Refine the surface.

Medical-grade protocols for active acne, post-acne scarring, enlarged pores and uneven texture — combining peels, lasers, microneedling and prescription topicals.

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Acne & Texture treatment at Tulua Medical

— Understanding

The science
behind it.

Acne is rarely just one thing. It's hormones, inflammation, the skin barrier, the microbiome and often genetics — all interacting. Quick-fix products rarely work because they treat one piece while ignoring the rest.

Our approach is layered: medical-grade chemical peels to clear dead skin and unclog pores, microneedling with PRF to remodel scarring, laser resurfacing for stubborn texture, and prescription topicals (tretinoin, azelaic acid, spironolactone where appropriate) to address the root cause.

We also believe in skin that looks like skin. Texture, pores and the small variations of a real face are part of beauty. Our goal isn't filtered perfection — it's healthy, balanced, calm skin that feels good in real light.

— What it does

Designed
for results.

  • 01Reduces active breakouts and inflammation
  • 02Smooths post-acne scarring and texture
  • 03Refines pore appearance
  • 04Improves overall skin tone

— The visit

How it
unfolds.

  1. 01

    Assessment & history

    Hormonal, lifestyle and product history reviewed before any treatment.

  2. 02

    Multi-modal protocol

    Combination of peels, microneedling and topicals over a 3–6 month plan.

  3. 03

    Progress check-ins

    Photo documentation every visit to confirm progress.

— Aftercare

What follows
the visit.

  • Strict daily SPF
  • Gentle cleanser, no harsh actives for 5–7 days post-treatment
  • Hydration is critical — barrier first

— Real results

Before
& after.

Actual Tulua patients. Photos taken in clinic — no filters, no retouching. Individual results vary.

Aerolase acne before and after — forehead clearing on a female patient
Aerolase protocol — forehead clearing & texture refinement
Aerolase before and after — severe cystic acne front view
Severe cystic acne — front view, progressive sessions
Aerolase before and after — left side profile of same patient
Same patient — left side profile
Aerolase before and after — right side profile of same patient
Same patient — right side profile
Aerolase before and after — close-up of cheek clearing on same patient
Same patient — close-up of cheek clearing
Aerolase acne before and after — male patient cheek and jawline clearing
Aerolase protocol — cheek & jawline clearing

— Questions

Frequently
asked.

Don't see your question? Bring it to your complimentary consultation — we love the curious ones.

Will this clear my acne completely?
For most patients, yes — but consistency matters. Most plans run 3–6 months.
Are the results permanent?
Texture and scarring improvements are permanent. Active acne management often requires maintenance.

— Your next step

Ready to begin
acne & texture?

Start with a 45-minute consultation. We'll perform a 3D skin analysis, answer every question and design a personalised plan. Skin/filler consult $150 · virtual $100 — applied toward your in-clinic service and waived if treatment is performed the same day.

Or call (480) 485 — 4975

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Medspa Board Certified 2026 — Tulua Medical

— A first for Arizona

Arizona's first
Medspa Board Certified practice.

Tulua Medical is officially Medspa Board Certified (2026) — the first and only certified med spa in Arizona, and only the second on the entire West Coast. The certification recognizes practices that meet rigorous standards for clinical safety, transparent licensure, and evidence-based care.

— Financing

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Shantel White, DNP, FNP-C — founder of Tulua Medical

— Founder

Shantel White,
DNP, FNP-C.

Vanderbilt-trained, doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner (DNP, FNP-C) and one of the few Level II Acne Specialists in the country. Her work spans medical aesthetics, regenerative medicine, hormone optimization, and holistic weight loss — always rooted in evidence-based, science-backed care.

Trained through BHRT University, HRT University, and a member of The Menopause Society.

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