Advanced Acne Institute

Advanced Acne Institute is a dermatology practice in Miami that focuses solely on acne, with the stated goal of clear skin. The practice says it is the only dermatology practice in Florida that treats only acne, and it describes itself as a recognized leader in acne treatment in the area. It says it has treated thousands of patients with mild, moderate and severe acne, and that it offers acne treatments not commonly available at other dermatology practices.

Visits are built around evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient. The practice explains which options are less likely to help, so patients can understand the reasoning behind a plan. Treatment options include Rotational Therapy, which the practice says was developed at the institute and which rotates medicated wash-off therapies around a skin conditioning treatment; blue light therapy, which can be used alone or alongside other care; prescription oral medications for moderate or severe acne when topical medicines are not enough; Accutane (isotretinoin) for severe acne or acne that has not responded to other treatments, especially where scarring is a concern; stress reduction guidance that includes exercise such as walking, biking or jogging; and treatments for permanent acne scarring. Oral antibiotics are usually the first pill tried, and results typically take about six to eight weeks. Birth control pills may be prescribed for women with acne, and they can take three to four months to show effects. Spironolactone is occasionally used.

Isotretinoin requires extra steps. Patients able to become pregnant must use two forms of birth control and have monthly pregnancy tests under the FDA iPledge program, and blood tests are needed before treatment and monthly during it. New patients can complete the registration form and consent forms online, with separate isotretinoin consent forms for patients who can and cannot become pregnant.

Patients typically use insurance for prescriptions and lab testing, while office visits are not covered by insurance; the practice describes its office visits as very affordable. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and the office is closed on Sunday. The phone number is (786) 385-6101. New and established patients can request in-office or telemedicine appointments through the appointments form.

Telemedicine visits take place by real-time audio and video for patients in Florida, New York and North Carolina. Patients can upload photos to the portal beforehand, and the platform is HIPAA-compliant with a visit record kept as with an in-office visit. The practice has offered this option since 2019 and calls its telemedicine acne treatment world-class. Patient reviews on the site describe the doctor and staff favorably; these are reviewer statements rather than verified outcomes.

Tailors evidence-based acne treatment to each patient and is candid about which options are less likely to help. Its focus is solely on acne, with the goal of clear skin.