Dr. Xu's Real Cases: Comprehensive Acne & Post-Acne Mark Treatment
The following before-and-after images are from real clients treated personally by Dr. Dan Xu at ID Cosmetic Clinic (Toronto / Markham). All clients have signed a written Media Release Form authorizing public use. Acne (Acne Vulgaris · ICD-10 L70.0) requires an extended treatment course. All photographs are unretouched clinical records. Individual results vary based on skin type, Fitzpatrick phototype, hormonal status, and treatment adherence.


Case 1 · Acne & Breakouts Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Laser Vascular Reduction + Genius™ + Infini™ Second-Generation RF Microneedling + Lutronic INFINI® RF Microneedling (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 01: Acne Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal combination protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto / Markham


Case 2 · Acne – Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Vbeam®Redness Elimination + Vbeam® Sensitive Skin Restoration + Genius™ + Infini™ Second-Generation RF Microneedling, and 7 other modalities (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 02: Acne & Breakouts Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal Combination Protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (M.D., CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 3 · Acne Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Laser vascular reduction + Vbeam® Perfecta IPL + Vbeam® redness reduction + Vbeam® sensitive skin repair — 8 modalities (multiple sessions over 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 03: Acne – Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal Combination Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 4 · Acne Real Clinical Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Laser vascular reduction + Vbeam® Perfecta IPL + Vbeam® redness reduction + Vbeam® sensitive skin repair — 8 modalities (multiple sessions over 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 04: Acne Treatment Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 5 · Acne & Breakouts Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Vbeam®Redness reduction + Vbeam® sensitive skin repair + Vbeam® vascular lesion treatment + Genius™ — 7 modalities (multiple sessions over 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 05: Acne Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal combination protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto / Markham


Case 6 · Acne – Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Vbeam®Redness elimination + Vbeam® sensitive skin restoration (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 06: Acne & Breakouts Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal Combination Protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (M.D., CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 7 · Acne Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- AI BBL HEROIC™ Skin Clarifying & Acne Treatment + Laser Vascular Reduction + Vbeam® Perfecta Pulsed Dye Laser + Vbeam® Redness Elimination, and 8 other modalities (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 07: Acne – Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal Combination Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 13 · Acne & Breakouts Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- AI BBL HEROIC™ skin-clearing & acne treatment + laser vascular reduction + Vbeam® intense pulsed dye laser + Vbeam® redness elimination — 5 modalities (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 13: Acne Treatment Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 15 · Acne – Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Lutronic Genius®Morpheus8® + Lutronic INFINI® radiofrequency microneedling + erbium laser (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Annual energy maintenance session + home retinoid regimen
Case 15: Acne Before & After · Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal combination protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto / Markham


Case 16 · Acne Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Laser Vascular Reduction + Vbeam® Redness Elimination + Vbeam® Sensitive Skin Restoration + Lutronic Genius® Intelligent RF Microneedling, and 5 other modalities (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Annual energy maintenance session + home retinoid regimen
Case 16: Acne & Breakouts Before & After · Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal Combination Protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (M.D., CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 17 · Acne Real Clinical Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Lutronic Genius®Smart RF microneedling (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Annual energy maintenance session + home retinoid regimen
Case 17: Acne – Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal Combination Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 18 · Acne & Breakouts Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Laser Vascular Reduction + Vbeam® Redness Elimination + Vbeam® Sensitive Skin Restoration + Lutronic Genius® Intelligent RF Microneedling, and 5 other modalities (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Annual energy maintenance session + home retinoid regimen
Case 18: Acne Treatment Before & After · Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 22 · Acne Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Male · Fitzpatrick I · Persistent, Recurring for Years
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- AI BBL HEROIC™ Skin Clarifying & Acne Treatment + Mesotherapy (4–6 sessions)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Hydrafacial Monthly in-clinic session × 1 + home-use AHA/BHA + prescription retinoid + sun protection
Case 22: Acne Treatment Before & After · Asian Male · Fitzpatrick I · Persistent, Recurrent Acne for Years · Multimodal Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 1 · Acne & Breakouts Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Laser Thread Vein Removal + Vbeam® Redness Reduction + Vbeam® Sensitive Skin Repair + Lutronic Genius® Smart RF Microneedling, and 6 other modalities (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Annual energy maintenance session + home retinoid regimen
Case 01: Acne Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Multimodal combination protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto / Markham


Case 5 · Acne & Breakouts Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- AI BBL HEROIC™ Skin Clarifying & Acne Treatment + AI BBL HEROIC™ Redness Reduction + LUMECCA IPL + M22® IPL Photofacial, and 19 other modalities (multiple sessions within 3 months)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Hydrafacial/Monthly skin booster × 1 + sun protection
Case 05: Acne & Breakouts Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I · Multimodal Combination Protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (M.D., CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 21 · Acne – Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, long-term, years
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Dual Picosecond Combination Therapy: PicoSure® + PicoSure Pro® + PicoWay®, and 7 other modalities (1–2 sessions)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 21: Acne & Breakouts Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, Long-Term · Multimodal Combination Protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (M.D., CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 23 · Acne Real Clinical Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, long-term, years
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Dual Picosecond Combination Therapy + PicoSure® + PicoSure Pro® + PicoWay®, and 5 other modalities (1–2 sessions)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 23: Acne – Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, Long-Term · Multimodal Combination Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 53 · Acne & Breakouts Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, Recurring for Years
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- AI BBL HEROIC™ skin-clearing acne protocol + Vbeam® Perfecta IPL + Vbeam® redness reduction + Genius™ — 5 modalities (4–6 sessions)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 53: Acne – Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, Recurring for Years · Multimodal Combination Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 54 · Acne – Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, Recurring for Years
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- AI BBL HEROIC™ skin-clearing acne protocol + Vbeam® Perfecta IPL + Vbeam® redness reduction + Genius™ — 5 modalities (4–6 sessions)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Daily sun protection + monthly home care + quarterly in-clinic assessment
Case 54: Acne Treatment Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, Recurrent Acne for Years · Multimodal Protocol Led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 55 · Acne Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, Recurring for Years
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Vbeam®Redness Reduction + Vbeam® Sensitive Skin Repair + Lutronic Genius® Smart RF Microneedling + Lutronic INFINI® Gold RF Microneedling, and 5 other modalities (4–6 sessions)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Annual energy maintenance session + home retinoid regimen
Case 55: Acne Before & After · Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, recurrent breakouts over multiple years · Multimodal combination protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto / Markham


Case 56 · Acne Real Clinical Record
- patient profile
- Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, Recurring for Years
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Vbeam®Redness Reduction + Vbeam® Sensitive Skin Repair + Lutronic Genius® Smart RF Microneedling + Lutronic INFINI® Gold RF Microneedling, and 5 other modalities (4–6 sessions)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Annual energy maintenance session + home retinoid regimen
Case 56: Acne & Breakouts Before & After · Asian Male · Fitzpatrick IV · Persistent, Recurring for Years · Multimodal Combination Protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (M.D., CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto · Markham


Case 57 · Acne & Breakouts Real Patient Record
- patient profile
- Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I · Persistent, Recurring for Years
- Concerns
- Acne (Comprehensive Improvement with Multimodal Combination Protocol)
- treatment plan
- Ai BBL® HEROic™Photofacial + Acne Clearance: AI BBL HEROIC™ + AI BBL HEROIC™ Smart Photofacial + AI BBL HEROIC™ Redness Relief, and 23 other modalities (4–6 sessions)
- Treatment outcomes
- Significant acne improvement · Natural overall result
- post-treatment darkening
- No PIH
- maintenance
- Hydrafacial/Monthly skin booster × 1 + sun protection
Case 57: Acne Before & After · Asian Female · Fitzpatrick I · Persistent, recurrent breakouts over multiple years · Multimodal combination protocol led by Dr. Dan Xu (MD, CCFP) at ID Cosmetic Clinic, Toronto / Markham













































