What Causes Acne on the Back and Chest and How to Get Rid of It

What Causes Acne on the Back and Chest and How to Get Rid of It

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Find out what causes acne to break out on the back, chest, butt, and other areas prone to body acne. Get expert tips on how to treat body acne for clear, healthy, radiant skin from head to toe.

Beauty writer Maddy Zollo of Seventeen magazine takes on body acne, interviewing some of the best dermatologists in NYC to inform readers on what causes body acne and what people can do to prevent body acne and treat breakouts on the back, chest, arms and legs, in her article “Everything You Need to Know About Getting Rid of Body Acne for Good.

What causes acne to breakout on your back, chest, or booty?

Not all acne is created equal. Body acne is a different breed of beast than breakouts of the face. Body acne “tends to be red, raised and tender,” says Seventeen magazine. And the culprit that causes body acne is not always the same thing that causes someone to breakout on their face.

To clarify what causes body acne, Seventeen interviews Dr. Hadley King, a dermatologist at NYC’s chic SKINNEY Medspa. “Acne is caused when oil gets clogged in a pore and it becomes inflamed, says Dr. Hadley King. Thus, “the more oil your body makes, the higher the chance you’ll have to deal with breakouts.” Also, areas of the body that “have a high concentration of oil glands (like the chest and shoulders)” are especially susceptible to body acne breakouts.

Hormonal Acne

Knowing that oil-clogged pores is one suspect of what causes acne helps us better understand the mechanism of hormonal acne, or breakouts that are linked to hormonal changes, like puberty, or the few days prior to a woman’s period. Seventeen explains that hormones effect how much oil your glands produce, so the more oil your body makes, the higher the chance you’ll have to deal with breakouts.

Besides hormones, what causes acne?

Hormones that stimulate oil production are not the only possibility for what causes acne to breakout across the chest and back. Your workout may be causing your body acne. Most people don’t associate back acne or other types of body acne with their Pilates class but perspiration and bacteria can “get trapped in the pores and cause infection due to tight or sweaty clothing,” says Seventeen.

Chest Acne: Is your workout causing your breakout?

When you are dealing with an area of the body that produces a lot of oil, like your chest, and combine that with tight clothing, like your bra, you create the “perfect storm” for acne breakouts.

How to get rid of chest acne? A few tips from the skin care experts:

  • Wear looser fitting bras or tops.
  • Change out of your workout clothes as soon as you are done exercising
  • Seventeen provides another great tip for preventing chest acne during the hot summer months is to “keep blemish-busting towelettes in your bag, so you can wipe away grime right after a sweat-sesh or on a super steamy day.”
  • What are the best acne treatments to help get rid of chest acne? Some of the best acne products can be found at your local drug store, and for cheap. Like Neutrogena, or any acne product containing salicylic acid. “Use it at night to exfoliate and reduce oil build-up on the congested spots,” suggests Seventeen.

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Are you sure those red bumps are zits?

Is it really chest acne? Seventeen counsels its readers “if your spots [around your chest or breast] tend to be more puss-like” you may be dealing with infected hair follicles, known as folliculitis. You may also encounter Folliculitis on your back, arm pits, or pubic region, basically “it can occur anywhere on skin,” says Dr. King.  Folliculitis may be difficult to treat on your own or with over the counter acne products. “If over the counter treatments with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide don’t seem to work, go meet with your dermatologist to see.”

What Causes Back Acne and Can you get rid of back acne on your own?

What causes back acne? One comon culprit of back breakouts is your shampoo or conditioner, especially if they are oil based hair products. Oily conditioners can exacerbate existing back acne, or can clog your pores causing “backne.”

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How to reduce back acne caused by oily shampoos or conditioners?

  • Since it can be difficult to get rid of back acne, one of the best strategies for dealing with back acne is to prevent it. Ensure that after rinsing your hair of its conditioner that all the residue isn’t running down your back, potentially clogging your pores.
  • Wash your body after washing your hair to rinse your skin of any residual oil your conditioner may have left behind.
  • You can also use acne treatments designed for the shower, such as a benzoyl peroxide body wash.
  • Another great tip to better prevent or help get rid of back acne is a spray on acne product. “After showering, apply “a lightweight zit-zapping spray… since it’s easy to mist all over your back,” suggests Seventeen.

Want more acne fighting tips from NYC Dermatologist Dr. Hadley King? Check out this article on tips to help you get rid of adult acne, how to deal with black heads, cystic acne and more.

Getting Rid of Back Acne may not be easy on your own

Sufficiently getting rid of back acne can be difficult. “Not only is it hard to apply treatment to your backside, but also the skin is thicker, making it difficult for acne-fighting products to soak in and start working,” explains Seventeen.

Professional acne treatment such as laser acne treatment is a great way to deal with stubborn back acne. Learn more about laser acne treatment, alternatives and how much laser acne treatment costs, here >>

What causes butt acne? And tips for how to get rid of acne on your butt

Butt acne also known as “butt-ne,” is another comon type of body acne. While many people prefer acne to break out on their butt instead of their face, butt-ne is still distressing.

First things first. Eliminate any environmental causes of butt acne, such as tight fitting clothing. Similar in concept to tight fitting bras and chest acne, Seventeen explains “Yoga pants and leggings are comfy, but wearing [them] all day can cause zits” to break out on your booty. “The tighter the material, the more likely you’ll have a breakout.”

Seventeen quotes Dr. Hadley King who suggests that people wanting to prevent or get rid of butt acne wear cotton underwear, as opposed to thongs. “Cotton is great since it lets skin breathe and won’t trap anything in pores.”

What are the best acne products for dealing with butt acne?

While everyone’s acne is different, and results vary, some of the best acne products for treating butt acne contain glycolic acid. In fact, exfoliating facial pads containing glycolic acid usually provides an effective acne treatment for dealing with every thing from facial acne to that rogue zit on your backside.

-Seventeen Magazine

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What causes acne on your arms or legs? And is it really acne?

Your arms and legs are still prone to body acne, but not as much as other notorious acne fields, like your chest and back. If you spot a suspicious blemish on your limbs, the first step to treating it is to correctly identify it. It may not be a pimple, explains Seventeen. “If it’s a tiny red or skin colored bump that’s painless, it may be keratosis pilaris or KP. KP tends to be on the backs of arms and legs and occurs when skin builds up around the hair follicle.”

KP is “also more likely to affect people with drier skin or eczema,” so if you are prone to dry skin,  “use a lotion with urea,” like Eucerin, another example of effective but inexpensive acne products available at your local drug store. This acne fighting lotion “moisturizes and exfoliates at the same time without clogging up pores,” says Seventeen.

“But even if you don’t have eczema or dry skin, KP can still be happen,” says Dr. Hadley King. In this circumstance, one of the best acne products for treating KP are lotions containing 12% lactic acid, which can ”smooth out skin by gently turning over skin cells.”

What if it really is a zit? Similar to treating back acne or chest acne, when zits popup on your arms or legs, reach for your favorite acne product containing salicylic acid and some acne fighting body wash.

When to consider professional acne treatment?

What if your body acne requires a more intensive treatment than the inexpensive acne products from the drug store? You may consider consulting with a professional, like a dermatologist, or a skin care professional from a medical or laser spa in NYC.

Home remedies for acne on the face  may not work as well for body acne

Typically, getting rid of body acne with home remedies, skincare tips, and drugstore acne products is harder than getting rid of acne on your face. This is because body acne is comonly caused by inflammation. That is why body acne usually consists of red, bumpy pimples or cysts, and not your typical black head your find around your nose or chin. Body acne, especially back acne, is also hard to treat because that area can be hard to reach, making the application of topical acne products problematic.

If you are struggling with severe acne breakouts on your body, or “your skin hasn’t improved after four weeks of consistent use of over-the-counter treatments, you should probably go see your derm” counsels the skin care experts at Seventeen Magazine.

Are your home remedies for acne or over the counter acne products not clearing up your body acne? Don’t worry, you are not doomed to this unsightly skin condition. Professional acne treatments such as laser acne treatment, microdermabrasion, and chemical peels are all incredibly effective at improving acne and clearing skin when nothing else works. Learn more about the professional acne treatments in NYC that can dramatically improve body acne breakouts and restore clear, healthy, beautiful looking skin.

Schedule a free skin consultation today and receive 20% off your first professional acne treatment from SKINNEY Medspa

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When is professional acne treatment necessary?

If you have facial acne or body acne that hasn’t responded to over the counter acne treatment or other home remedies for acne, check out the following article that reveals how advances in laser and skin care technology provide effective acne treatment for even the worst cases of body acne.

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Ryan Bloch attended The University of Wisconsin, Madison where he earned his Bachelors of Arts in English Literature. He then attended Benjamin Cardozo Law School in Manhattan. After graduating, Ryan entered into what was then a brand new industry – the med spa industry. Ryan Bloch founded Laser Cosmetica in 2001 making him one of the first med spa operators in the nation. He quickly grew to become the largest provider of laser hair removal and photofacials in New York and expanded the organization into 17 centers across 4 States, comprising over 150 employees. Laser Cosmetica grew to be the third largest med spa organization in the nation at that time. In 2010, Ryan founded Body Cosmetica. Body Cosmetica quickly grew to be one of the largest providers of plastic surgery in New York State and expanded to 24 offices across 8 States, all with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
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Ryan Bloch attended The University of Wisconsin, Madison where he earned his Bachelors of Arts in English Literature. He then attended Benjamin Cardozo Law School in Manhattan. After graduating, Ryan entered into what was then a brand new industry – the med spa industry. Ryan Bloch founded Laser Cosmetica in 2001 making him one of the first med spa operators in the nation. He quickly grew to become the largest provider of laser hair removal and photofacials in New York and expanded the organization into 17 centers across 4 States, comprising over 150 employees. Laser Cosmetica grew to be the third largest med spa organization in the nation at that time. In 2010, Ryan founded Body Cosmetica. Body Cosmetica quickly grew to be one of the largest providers of plastic surgery in New York State and expanded to 24 offices across 8 States, all with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
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Ryan Bloch attended The University of Wisconsin, Madison where he earned his Bachelors of Arts in English Literature. He then attended Benjamin Cardozo Law School in Manhattan. After graduating, Ryan entered into what was then a brand new industry – the med spa industry. Ryan Bloch founded Laser Cosmetica in 2001 making him one of the first med spa operators in the nation. He quickly grew to become the largest provider of laser hair removal and photofacials in New York and expanded the organization into 17 centers across 4 States, comprising over 150 employees. Laser Cosmetica grew to be the third largest med spa organization in the nation at that time. In 2010, Ryan founded Body Cosmetica. Body Cosmetica quickly grew to be one of the largest providers of plastic surgery in New York State and expanded to 24 offices across 8 States, all with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.

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Ryan Bloch attended The University of Wisconsin, Madison where he earned his Bachelors of Arts in English Literature. He then attended Benjamin Cardozo Law School in Manhattan. After graduating, Ryan entered into what was then a brand new industry – the med spa industry. Ryan Bloch founded Laser Cosmetica in 2001 making him one of the first med spa operators in the nation. He quickly grew to become the largest provider of laser hair removal and photofacials in New York and expanded the organization into 17 centers across 4 States, comprising over 150 employees. Laser Cosmetica grew to be the third largest med spa organization in the nation at that time.

In 2010, Ryan founded Body Cosmetica. Body Cosmetica quickly grew to be one of the largest providers of plastic surgery in New York State and expanded to 24 offices across 8 States, all with Board Certified Plastic Surgeons who are members of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.

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Sarah Bonner

Sarah Bonner is the Beauty Director at SKINNEY Medspa, helping clients create and discuss customized treatment plans based on their needs and desires. A Texas native, Sarah graduated with a degree in Business and Marketing and has experience working in the medical and health & wellness industries. She is passionate about working with people to find the most customized treatment plan to make them feel their best from the inside out.

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Sales Director, L.E.

Patricia Giles, LE

Patricia graduated with honors from the University of Nebraska and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology.

Shortly after, she attended Xenon International Academy of Esthetics to pursue her dream of guiding others on their journey to skin health and wellness. Patricia believes that aesthetic upkeep builds self-confidence—it is not just about the way you look, but rather an outward reflection of how you feel inside. Patricia is passionate about connecting and forming relationships with others. She ensures that all our clients feel comfortable during the consulting process and works to achieve optimal results by creating individual treatment plans based on their unique aesthetic goals.

In her earlier years, Patricia was engaged in both the dance and modeling industries. She has been featured in the Omaha World Herald, Omaha Fashion Week, Good Morning America, and UK Vogue, and is recognized in primetime and show-biz dance competition academy

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Megan Mackey, LE

Megan is a New York licensed esthetician and certified technician of CoolSculpting, chemical peels, microneedling, and Morpheus 8 laser skin resurfacing. Megan has been passionate about esthetics her whole life, beginning with the countless facials she gave as a little girl to her mom. Pursuing her dream to career in medical aesthetics, Megan graduated with honors from Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics and joined the team at SKINNEY Medspa. Megan loves supporting SKINNEY clients at the Flatiron location in their esthetic goals by providing the most effective treatments with the utmost of care.

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Shamrin Virani

Shamrin Virani is a licensed Medical Esthetician. She specializes in skincare treatments, body contouring, and laser services.

Shamrin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Stony Brook University. Soon after, she graduated with honors from Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics. She is certified in Coolsculpting, Laser, Chemical Peels, Hydrafacial, Microneedling and Microdermabrasion. Shamrin is passionate about educating her clients about skincare and helping them reach their aesthetic goals.

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Amanda Dorfman

Amanda Dorfman is a New York State licensed Medical Esthetician, certified Laser Technician and Body Contouring specialist.

With over 15 years in the industry, Amanda’s meticulous and thorough approach to skincare and body contouring has gained her an extensive clientele. Beginning her career as a holistic skincare expert, Amanda is able to uniquely integrate technology into her customized treatment plans giving her clients a natural, enhanced result. After graduating from The Hudson Valley School of Advanced Aesthetics in 2007, she opened a private skin studio inside of the Pierre Hotel in New York City, having the pleasure of working on some of the world’s most prestigious faces.

Amanda joined the SKINNEY team in 2021, specializing in IPL, microneedling, radio frequency, CoolSculpting, Fraxel and more. Her passion for skin enhancement and education led her to enroll in a nursing program where she will earn her degree to become an RN, with a goal to combine injectables into her current practice.

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Christine Anderson, LME

Christine studied esthetics at the prestigious Atelier Esthetique Institute  under industry pioneer Annette Hanson and became an esthetics trainer at both Atelier and LASER Studio Plus. Christine is a licensed laser technician, specializing in cosmetic laser technologies including Laser Hair Removal NYC, laser skin resurfacing using IPL fractional lasers such as Clear + Brilliant and Fraxel, chemical peel, and more.

Christine first joined the SKINNEY Medspa team at their Upper East Side Spa location and is thrilled to be a part of the SKINNEY Med Spa Flatiron location with internationally renowned NYC hair and beauty salon Warren-Tricomi.

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Ashley Palmer

Ashley is a licensed esthetician specializing in medical-grade skin treatments and laser services. She received a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in design and photography and studied skincare at the National Institute of Medical Aesthetics. She began her career in the beauty industry in 2011 as a makeup artist. She is very excited to bring her knowledge and passion for health and skincare to Skinney Medspa. She looks forward to giving each of her clients a wonderful experience and furthermore, amazing results.

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Alison Cohen

Alison is a SKINNEY Medspa Licensed Esthetician who specializes in non-invasive laser treatments, anti-aging services, and body contouring. She is a certified technician of CoolSculpting, Alma lasers, ablative skin restoration microneedling, and radiofrequency. Alison earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, a master’s degree from Columbia University, and graduated with honors from Christine Valmy International School of Esthetics. Alison cares deeply for her clients and is passionate about creating individualized treatment plans to suit each client’s specific needs and goals. She has a bubbly and warm personality and demonstrates a deep breadth of knowledge of both products and treatments. Alison is always in the know on the latest and greatest advancements in medical esthetics and is excited to share her expertise.

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Gina Martinelli is the front desk coordinator at SKINNEY Medspa. Pursuing her love for all things skin and beauty.

Gina intends to obtain her esthetics license from Christine Valmy. She is born and raised in New York City and enjoys writing, watching documentaries, and keeping up on the latest beauty trends.

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With a background in Hospitality and a passion for the beauty industry, Denise’s priority is ensuring all guests have a memorable experience. As our Front Desk Manager at our W 57th + Saks NYC locations, she loves getting to meet clients and help guide them through their Skinney journey! When Denise isn’t charming guests with her southern hospitality, you can find her outside enjoying nature.

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Thalia Valdes is the manager at our Bal Harbour location.

Passionate about aesthetics and all things beauty she is the point of contact for Miami and is comitted to working with clients, creating a stress-free & rewarding experience.

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Parminder Singh, LME

Parminder is licensed esthetician and certified laser technician, specializing in laser skin resurfacing and Clear + Brilliant. She has received advanced training in CoolSculpting as well as skin tightening treatments such as Ultherapy and Thermage. She received her makeup artist license from Lia Schorr Institute, which she put to use working in the bridal, fashion, and special effects industries. She then attended the Dermalogica Academy where she received her laser and esthetician license. Her passion for skin care is coupled with her desire to provide clients of SKINNEY Medspa with the most modern, most effective treatments for restoring and maintaining healthy, youthful looking skin. Parminder was born in Mainz, Germany and moved to the United States at 7 years old. Her favorite hobbies include cooking, traveling the world and staying on top of the latest beauty trends.

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Josie Holmes

Josie Holmes is a Licensed Esthetician and specializes in non-invasive body contouring. She is the SKINNEY MedSpa National Aesthetic Trainer. She also holds a position with Allergan Aesthetics as an Allergan Medical Instructor faculty member. Josie possesses a sharp eye for detail which she uses to her advantage in all of her medical aesthetic treatments. With strong interpersonal and leadership skills, she is a pioneer for our education team.

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Gloria is extremely passionate about ensuring the SKINNEY experience is of utmost luxury. As the spa director her goal is to ensure all clients are met with quality service and care throughout our spas.

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Ellie Markey

Ellie is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to her experience in aesthetics, Ellie cared for postoperative inpatients following plastic surgery in San Francisco and most recently managed corporate wellness here in Manhattan. Currently, Ellie’s focus is helping her patients make personal improvements with each visit. She understands that mind and body wellness can take many forms – whether it’s adding volume to the cheeks, reducing fine wrinkles, gently contouring the abdomen, or removing unwanted blemishes. Whatever the concern or procedure, Ellie knows that making small and natural appearing improvements can have a profound effect on her clients.

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Angel Socha

Angel Socha is a Nurse Practitioner licensed in NYC, NJ, + PA. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.

She obtained a Bachelor of Science in BioBehavioral Health from Penn State University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Thomas Jefferson University graduating with the highest distinction. Angel’s clinical experience at Penn Medicine includes Emergency Room medicine, cardiology, women’s health, and dermatology. Angel specializes in botox and filler injections and has completed training with industry leading practitioners. Angel’s unique patient centered approach allows her to provide her clients unparalleled results while delivering an aesthetic plan that suits their long-term beauty and wellness goals. Angel is trained in advanced lasers that help with anti-aging, pigmentation, acne scarring, hair removal, brown spots, and overall skin complexion. Angel is an avid learner and continues to educate herself on the latest techniques in beauty and wellness.

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Dasha Varshavski

Dasha is a board-certified Physician Associate (PA) specializing in beauty and wellness. Her first experiences in medicine included plastic/reconstructive surgery, and dermatology where she picked up corrective and enhancement beauty practices that she now implements in her treatments at SKINNEY. Having a strong background in medicine coupled with her own business ventures, Dasha joins SKINNEY’s team as an expert in anti-aging treatments, nutrition, wellness, and utilizing cutting-edge technology. She is passionate about helping her patients look and feel their absolute best.

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Medical Director

Dr. Carlos Rodriguez

Dr. Rodriguez is a highly regarded NYC primary care physician with board-certification in internal medicine. He completed his residency at Cornell University and the Lincoln Medical Center. Dr. Rodriguez’s expertise extends beyond primary care. He’s also a master injector and national trainer for Revance Therapeutics, specializing in RHA fillers and the innovative Daxxify treatment for frown lines. His commitment to medical advancement is evident as he trains extensively on these treatments.

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Board Certified Physician

Dr. Joseph Mattingly

Dr. Joseph Mattingly attended undergraduate school at Aquinas College in Michigan, where he was part of the prestigious TriBeta national honor society. Prior to attending the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, he was a graduate assistant at Western Michigan University’s Physician Assistant school teaching regional anatomy, where he completed his MBA. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine in North Jersey, where he served as chief resident in his final year.

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Medical Director, Miami

Dr. Shaker Hamadiya

Dr. Shaker Hamadiya has grown to be one of Miami’s most in-demand cosmetic practitioners and an expert in cosmetic injections.

As Skinney’s Medical Director, Dr. Hamadiya is a Board Certified Physician, specializing in Preventive Medicine and Esthetics. He received his Medical Degree from the top-5 Baylor College of Medicine and has worked under some of the world’s most renowned surgeons.

He uses his unique vision for the aesthetic and attempts to, not only provide patients with their desired enhancement but, ensure they can maintain the most natural appearance while alleviating the visual signs of aging.

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Revana Rahman

Revana is the Operations Manager at SKINNEY Medspa as she manages day-to-day business development while assisting the director of operations in the responsibilities of brand partnerships, e-comerce, and vendor relationships. Revana has been a part of the developing beauty and aesthetics industry for 5+ years in metropolitan New York City, where she was also born and raised. Alongside fueling her passion for beauty and aesthetics, SKINNEY Medspa has also inspired Revana to complete medical school in hopes of becoming a fabulous physician one day (soon) specializing in women’s health.

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Chief Operating Officer

Lindsay Malachowski

Lindsay Malachowski is the Chief Operating Officer at SKINNEY Medspa where she oversees the operations of their national team with locations in New York, Miami & Houston. Under her leadership SKINNEY Medspa has spearheaded partnerships with Saks 5th Avenue and Biologique Recherche and grown from 2 locations locally, to 5 locations nationally, SKINNEY Medspa is the #1 provider of Coolsculpting in the country, and the #1 provider of Emsculpt in the world and positioned for continued expansion.
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