I have been suffering from acne for almost 15 years. As time has gone on, it has only gotten worse and worse. I've seen so many dermatologists I can't even remember them all. I've been prescribed everything from topicals to harsh antibiotics. Every single one of them has pressured me to do Accutane- but i am so glad I stood my ground and didn't put that awful medication in my body. I have easily spent thousands on skin care with no relief. You name it- I've tried it. In my mid 20s and my acne was the worst I had ever seen it. It was painful, and quite honestly difficult to look people in the eyes and navigate adulthood. I felt like people weren't taking my seriously. I had come across Tucson Acne Clinic a while back but figured it was probably yet another thing that wouldn't work for me. I was googling things and came across TAC again. I remember sending it to my best friend and asking her if she thought I should try it. But I remember thinking "what do I have to lose?!" And my friend thought the same. Let me tell you, it was the best decision I have ever made. Brenda is very kind and welcoming- but also straight to the point and doesn't beat around the bush, and I mean that in the best way possible. I never thought I could be ok around someone without makeup on, but she creates a very comforting, safe feeling environment. In just 5 months, I went from severe acne to almost completely clear. I do have some bad scarring from years of acne, but overall I can't believe how clear my skin is every time I look in the mirror. Thank you, Brenda, for changing my life! *will update with some before and after photos* read more

My skin has never broken out the way it has showed in the pictures; pictures are 6 months apart. My cluster of cystic acne was so painful, it woke me up at night throbbing. There were a number of things I can think of that might've caused my skin to break out the way it did but my top one was my skin acclimating to Tucson's weather. The break out's caused me to become depressed and desperate. I was doing research on my skin and where I can go that would help me before resorting to going to the dermatologist. I found Tucson Acne Clinic. I read LITERALLY everything on her website and I was sold. I made my appt and I went and saw her. She changed my life. Your first visit with her will be very educational and painful. She educates you on everything about ACNE; what causes it, aggravates it, clears it, etc. She does an acne treatment and does extraction (which is not the most comfortable feeling but very necessary). Her method of clearing your skin is a commitment and an investment. Worth every penny and time. She's a very skillful esthetician and she knows exactly what she's doing. She knows her method of clearing very well, so my advise is to stick with it till your skin clears up, guaranteed, it will ! If you're still thinking about whether to book with her or not, just do it. She will help change your life and help boost your confidence. Thank you so much Brenda You're the best read more

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Excellent service and wonderful facial. Will definitely book another one. Brenda is amazing.

First impressions matter. I read excellent reviews and was excited to learn more. I called and left a voicemail for the infamous Brenda to call me back. Several hours later she did. I told her that I read reviews on Yelp and I was interested in a consultation. I informed her of my interests and she referred me to her website. I asked her what the web address was, and after her very sarcastic giggle, she gave it to me and told me that if I found her on Yelp I should have the necessary information. I couldn't believe it. To begin, after Google'ing "acne treatment in Tucson" many choices came up. I happened to come across the Yelp reviews and was so eager I thought it best to call immediately for my appointment. Secondly, I didn't know asking questions would be an inconvenience to someone trying to market themselves on their services. I think personalization is key and if you don't have the personality, patience, or time how does one expect to succeed?... I thanked her for her callback and informed her I'd go elsewhere. I will not give my business to someone who doesn't appreciate it. read more

If I could give Brenda 10 stars I would!! She is an expert in treating acne. I'm an Esthetician as well, from California and try my hardest NOT to treat my own acne when it flares up. Not a good idea to do your own extractions, even if you are an Esthetician!!. I was visiting my mother last month in Tucson and decided to have a facial treatment with Brenda. I break out occasionally and more so since I've increased my exercise routine. Her skin care studio was very easy to locate. Brenda's treatment room is relaxing with the perfect lighting and music. She made sure I was comfortable before beginning my treatment. She's a reflexology practitioner as well and gave my feet some much needed hydration. And the foot massage!! OMG!! Heavenly!! She uses some of the best skin care products on the market for acne and anti-aging. A couple days after my treatment, my stuborn hard almost cyst-like acne was gone!! No kidding!! She does high frequency which kills the bacteria and works wonders!! This gal is a gem. You won't be disappointed!! Book an appointment with her and you will see results. THANK YOU BRENDA!! read more

I went to Brenda about six months ago because I was having breakout after breakout. I decided to just get a consultation since the source of my acne was a mystery and I thought she might have advice or treatment options that would help. We spent about an hour chatting with and she kept telling me that my acne was very mild and that a treatment plan was overkill. It was not what I wanted to hear because I wanted a quick fix! Who doesn't when they are having a terrible breakout? She walked through a list of chemicals in face products that could be the source of my breakouts. Brenda spent a long time, going through every single item on the list. At the end, I was confused and not sure if I had gotten my money's worth out of this consultation. However, I took a closer look at the list at home and compared them against some of my products and basically threw away anything that was on the breakout list. I started using some different over the counter products and within a couple weeks the acne was totally gone! However, I also bought a sunscreen from the line of products she sells. It was made with zinc so it was really, really expensive but for some reason, it burns like a fire on my face. It is so bad I cannot use it at all. It would be really helpful if Brenda had some trial sizes because then I wouldn't be stuck with a $50 sunscreen I can't even use. Brenda definitely knows acne inside and out, so if you have an issue, I would give her a try. read more

Brenda is amazing! I highly recommend anyone suffering with acne to go to her. It's been over a year and I'm still acne free. Thank you for helping me on my beautiful skin journey read more

Update: Its been 3 years now since I have known Brenda.. and now I see her 2-3x a year, 1 visit is to normally buy product and the other times are just to get a quick 10 min extraction/facial from her. I was one of her first patients, and I am so happy to see how her business has grown since I first met her. She now charges $70 for a facial, but they are still so incredibly worth it. Brenda doesn't just do acne.. she has also treated my mother for age spots, and she has definitely noticed a visible reduction in her age spots which is really wonderful. read more

I've had acne since I was a teenager, and at nearly 35, I was well beyond over it. I had tried every over the counter product out there, oral contraceptives, diet, all with no success. If you're reading this, you've probably had the same experience. I booked a consultation and treatment in October, but I wasn't sure what to expect. I met Brenda, and she gave me an hour-long lesson on acne, and I learned so much. I was somewhat skeptical, as some of the information was completely new to me, but much of what she explained made total sense. The hardest pill I had to swallow was when she issued me a list of acne aggravating chemicals commonly found in cosmetic and skin care products. That list was LONG, and I ended up throwing out a lot of my favorite products when I got home. But I decided to put my faith in her system and agreed to continue treatment with her. The investment wasn't cheap. Day 1, I purchased nearly $300 worth of cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and treatment. Brenda gave me explicit instructions for using the products and told me to contact her if I experienced any issues. The first week, my skin felt so dry, and I wanted to return to my old moisturizer, but my skin eventually adapted. At my second treatment, Brenda updated my skin care routine (using the some of the treatment products more frequently). Again, I felt more dryness, but after a month of following the routine, my skin began to normalize, and I saw a huge difference in my skin. Probably 70% of my cystic flare ups were gone. The treatment schedule is bi-weekly, which consists of a chemical treatment and extractions. Not going to sugar coat this...extractions HURT! Don't plan on going out the evening after a treatment, because you'll be a bit puffy an scabbed. But the results are worth it. After four months of following her skin care routine and bi-weekly treatments, I'm happy to report that my skin is 95% clear. Again, the investment isn't small if you add up all the treatments with products, and I'm sure the expense can be a sticking point for many folks. However, the products, themselves, are comparable to any other skincare system out there, and they lasted roughly four months. And considering all the money I've wasted on a variety of drugstore to high-end products through the years, I am so relieved to have found a system that is reasonably priced and WORKS. Plus, Brenda won't insist you continue to come in for bi-weekly treatment once you've reached your goal. Instead, she recommends the occasional drop-in. To me, that speaks to her integrity and faith in her education and products. Also, it sure takes the guess work and temptation out of skin care and makeup shopping! I've found very few products I can use at Sephora. (Bare Minerals and BECCA are the only worthwhile brands I've found, and not all their products are acne safe. Read the labels!) I am SO grateful I found the Tucson Acne Clinic and put my faith in Brenda. I only wish I would have found her sooner, and I would absolutely recommend her services and products to anyone struggling with acne. It. Is. Worth it! read more

My journey: I have had acne since the age of 14 yrs old. I originally took the route of going to the dermatologist when my acne wasn't serve and the Dr. placed me on a topical medication. As my acne began to process as I hit puberty, I was then place on oral medications. I was taking doxycycline three times a day and birth control. But all those did was make my skin extremely dry and aggravated. I was stuck managing my acne for 4 years until I came across the Tucson Acne Clinic. It has been a year now and I am completely acne free. It took me only two weeks before I saw a complete change in my skin. My inflammation had significantly decreased, my skin texture softened, and overall my acne was calming. During the next 2-4 weeks my skin began the process of removing all the acne and debris that had been under my skin that I didn't even know existed. I would say that one month in my skin was a mess but it was because it was WORKING! Brenda is very upfront and realistic. She explained to me that my skin would get worse before it got better and boy was she right. After extractions, I would leave her office looking amazing (yes, even after her digging into my skin for 20 mins). I am a picker and I had to change my habits during my skin journey. Brenda made me realize how much damage I was actually causing to my skin. After my fallout with my skin around 3-6 weeks in, there was nothing buy improvements. After three months, I can say I was ACNE FREE:) It's been a year now since I've been seeing Brenda. I see her every three months to get produces and occasionally an extraction when my skin seems to act up. When I say act up I mean the occasional 3-4 pimples that happen due to hormones, stress, or life. She is amazing and has truly changed my life. With new skin came a new confidence too. I owe it all to her! Let's talk products and prices: Brenda charges $70 for a facial and this includes extractions. I received facials every two weeks. During your facial she will access your skin and change/improve your regimen for the next two weeks. My products to begin were $150. I used the same products throughout my whole treatment. Brenda truly cares about your skin and even though this may seem pricey she really only sold me products that I needed and used. I used every single product down to the last drop in the bottles. She didn't once have me flip flop through products, making me buy products I didn't need. Products last me around 3-4 months depending how much I use. Even when I go into buy products I sometimes spend only $75-$100 because the fluid/size amount on the products are all different. I only needed facials for three months because I was then acne free. She begins starting off your regime with slight use of the products and grows your tolerance to the products. The process was never harsh or painful. I was never dry, red, itchy, to inflamed because of the products. The process is not easy and you have to be patient but it will work. Brenda is also very education about your skin. She explains exactly why she is doing what she's doing and why you're doing wha your doing. She doesn't tell you to just slap some product on you face. She gives you detailed instructions which I found were very important to strictly follow. She knows that she's taking about. A little side note: Approximately 8 months in I ran out of product and thought buying face wash from the pharmacy store was going to be a good idea because $8 face wash seemed like a steal deal since I had no acne. I was so completely wrong. My face broke out. I now withstand behind the products she recommended and I used 200% and will never ever make this mistake again. The power is in the products and the regimental use. To Brenda: Thank you very much for impacting my life so positively. My college experience acne free is so amazing, it has contributed to my confidence and allowing me to be myself. I couldn't have done this without you. Regardless of how this has improved the clarity of my skin and my looks, you taught me about the pain I used to cause myself due to picking. I used to pick my skin until there were large holes and boils on my face. I learned from you to avoid picking my face and that my picking had caused a majority of my problems. I would recommend anyone and everyone who is facing acne problem or skin problems to contact Brenda. She has helped me with acne and since many of my friends have visited her too and seen the same results. She does other things besides acne FYI. Thanks for reading and I hope you find the same success that I did! read more

I have been a client of Brenda's for almost three years. Although my job situation has changed and I am in grad school, I will never, ever stop seeing her. First, of course, you will receive a quality skin care treatment from a knowledgeable professional but that is only where is begins. Brenda takes a holistic approach to not only your skin but your being. I had no idea that not only my skin but my psyche and soul would also benefit from her treatments. I cannot recommend Faces Plus enough. Please take the time to visit her, and I promise you will not be disappointed. I believe that everyone is beautiful and Brenda makes sure that everyone knows that you beautiful too. read more

Brenda is really good! I just speak a little English ! But she always patiently written down, let me translate, very patient! Teach me to do! And now I almost got clear skin! Thanks^_^ read more

Faces Plus has been nothing but fantastic. Brenda is really great about customizing treatments for each person's individual needs. This is the first time I've seen this much improvement in my skin in such a short time, which speaks volumes to Brenda's expertise and attention. read more

Just giving an update since my last review. I still continue to be acne free and just follow Brenda's tips and use her products that are suited for my skin. Her products are not expensive when compared to everything that is out there. I have strayed and used makeup or face lotion and I immediately breakout. I tried a different makeup and got 5 pimples the next day and continued for the next week until everything cleared out. I stick to my routine and don't have any problems. I go to the gym now and swim and don't worry about makeup. I've never gone anywhere for years and years without covering up. It's great to feel comfortable in my own skin. My skin is just normal now and it's great. I really recommend her to anyone I know with skin problems. I went through so much before and damaged my skin so bad I had skin cancer at 26 from Accutane treatments and light therapy that never worked or lasted read more

Brenda worked miracles for my daughter. We are so happy with her services, products and the results she was able to help us achieve. Before Tucson Acne Clinic, we were at wits end, and felt that there was just nothing that would help my daughter's cystic acne. We tried dermatologists, creams, antibiotics - nothing worked. Brenda's personalized approach including nutritional education cleared up my daughter's skin. Try Tucson Acne Clinic if you are ready to get serious about clearing up acne. You will not be disappointed. read more

Brenda is a very knowledgeable person and has all the facts. HOWEVER, she is not very nice and is rude. I called ten minutes prior to my appointment and said I was running late and she responded aggravated and said I would have to reschedule because she had booked me for a two hour slot and wouldn't have the necessary time. When I made the appointment though it only booked me for one. So I told her I'd just go in for the consult and I was late as I had let her know and she said that she had booked someone right after me so she only had half an hour but she had literally just told me I was booked for two. So that didn't add up. Also she was making a deal about owing me $20 because I didn't do the treatment and she broke it down for me and honestly I'm not going back. Yes, I told her to keep the twenty and add it to my credit in case I came back but she was rude and I don't want someone with that attitude coming at my face with extraction tools. It's also very expensive. I'd recommend looking into other people or a dermatologist. Oh, she also said I should let a dermatologist treat me, like ma'am they are literal skin doctors. read more

Best choice I ever made for my 18 year old daughter. We visited 2 different dermatologist and tried multiple products. All my daughter wanted was to "not" have to wear makeup, to feel comfortable in her own skin. As she was entering University, I knew maintaining confidence was going to be important. We sought out a skin care specialist in the Tucson area. We found Brenda via Yelp reviews. She is low key, matter of fact and honest. My daughter's skin cleared up and has stayed that way. She was thrilled and so was I. Brenda was a Godsend! My daughter is in her 2nd year of college now and we both visit Brenda and use her products. She is not flashy or hard sales, she won't try to convince you to do something you may not need. She is efficient, effective and I would highly recommend her. KJPhx read more

I've been dealing with acne for 7 years, but its under control now thanks to Brenda. In the past years I have tried many products for acne, but none of them worked. I decided to see a dermatologist (not Brenda) who subscribed minocycline. I took this antibiotic for 2 years, but then it stopped working even though I took it twice a day like my dermatologist recommended. My acne was back even when I was on minocycline. The dermatologist claimed I was not taking it as he recommended, I knew I was, so I decided to look for a different skin doctor for a second opinion. I found Brenda on the yelp app. I booked an apt with her after reading the good reviews she had on Yelp. Honestly, I was kind of skeptical but still wanted to give it a shot, I had nothing to loose. Its been 3 months since I started treatment with her and I can't believe how my skin has changed. I used to wear make up to hide my horrible skin, but not anymore thanks to Brenda. I am confident enough to walk out of the house with no make up on my face and is the best feeling ever. After the 3rd day I could see an improvement, it was unbelievable!!! I am extremely happy I found her and I would recommend anyone who suffers from acne to see her. She is the best, she deserves more then 5 stars. Now money wise, be prepared to invest some $$ in your skin. Those products are expensive but worth every penny. read more

After 3 months of hard work with Brenda I am happy to say my acne is about 90% healed. I have a few final stretches of dark spots and zits healing, but my acne is (for the first time) manageable. I am finally able to leave the house without any make up on and not feel deeply insecure about it. I am down only using 1 light coat of PRIIA loose mineral foundation just to even out my skin most days. I cannot express enough how much this experience has changed my life. My acne severely effected my confidence and made me miserable for years. For the first time I feel like I can really see my face and love my skin. This process is NOT easy. You must be very, very patient. I went through some rough patches where I broke out dramatically from increasing the strength of a serum. During these times, you just have to remember the big picture at the end. Brenda will bring you there, you just have to put in the work and make sure you are doing everything in YOUR power to keep your skin clear. Love you Brenda! You are the best! read more

Brenda is very knowledgeable about skincare and she explains everything in detail. I took my son for a couple of months and we purchased the products and he followed the diet, but he lost interest when he wasn't seeing great results. The first visit we talked about the program and purchased product (almost $200). The follow up visits are $80 for about 10 minutes of what he called "torture". She has to do extraction with no steam or massage so that the acne doesn't get aggravated and I understand that, however it's a lot of money for the amount of time spent. After a couple of months with not great results, he went off the diet and didn't want to go back because it was too painful. I would definitely recommend this business, but it is expensive and probably difficult for teenagers to stick to the strict regimen required. Brenda was very honest that you have to commit to it or it won't work. read more

I have been suffering with acne since I was in middle school. I am now a senior in college and was so over having to cover up random breakouts. found Brenda on Yelp and decided to book an appointment. Three short months later my skin is clear and has never looked better! Brenda has so much knowledge to share with you and answers as to what is triggering your acne. Go see her you won't regret it! read more

To say I was sick of having skin "issues" is an understatement. Within a day of my first treatment, I already saw an improvement! Faces Plus took the time to listen to my problems and offered wonderful help in a caring atmosphere. The experience was fantastic from the beginning! I strongly recommend this business! read more

I have been a client of Faces Plus for several years and have been extremely satisfied with Brenda's personalized service, the care I've received and the results I've gotten. She is extremely knowledgeable about her business and her products. I began using some of her products after my first treatment but when she explained the whole skin care management system to me, I was "sold" and had to try it. I saw results in my skin within a week of using the system. My skin is softer, some of the fine lines are gone and my pores are cleaner. I highly recommend Brenda and Faces Plus not only for her excellent customer service but for the quality of the products that she uses. read more