Pinnacle Modern Skincare
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Owned and operated my Licensed Esthetician Emily Hilburn. Pinnacle Modern Skincare is a science based skincare clinic in the heart of Los Angeles, California.
Science based skincare clinic specializing in corrective treatments
Microdermabrasion, hydrodermabrasion, chemical peels, Face Reality Acne Boot Camp, Dermaplaning, Microcurrent, Nano Needling, LED therapy We are committed to offering our clients facial treatments and skincare products that are both accessible and effective for treating skin concerns such as acne, rosacea, hyperpigmentation, derm
06/12/2026
Comedonal acne is one pain in the butt to get clear, but it’s possible! Super stoked to see her texture smooth out after extractions, chemical peels, a hydrating routine plus prescription strength adapalene, and low dose spironolactone. Everything coming together ✨smoothly✨
05/27/2026
Subtle acne can sometimes be the most difficult to clear. After an aggressive purge, we were able to get these persistent comedones to clear! I am a so thankful for my client for her commitment and perseverance 💗
Achieved with extractions, chemical peels, VBEAM laser, and a robust home care routine including adapalene.
I recently pushed my adapalene and chemical exfoliant too hard. Now everything I put on my skin burns - even moisturizer. Oops 😅
How do I get back to normal? Nothing but cleansing with gleanser and slathering with cicalfate every night until better!
After a few nights, my skin starts behaving like itself again and I can get back to my actives slowly.
Some of my other favorite occlusives to do this with are healing balm, cicaplast, and good ol’ petroleum jelly!
Comment “Mixology” and I’ll send you one of my most coveted peel combinations that I use every day to help my acne clients clear!
Ya you don’t need your skincare to come from a medspa for it to be effective 👌🏼
05/12/2026
CASE STUDY 📓🔬
Client in mid 40’s comes to me complaining of irregular skin texture. Has a past history of taking Accutane (isotretioin) in their youth. Does not have an established routine.
Skin analysis with bare hands allowed me to appreciate her rough texture. Her skin was easy to sting or burn with any acids applied. She also seemed to have open and closed comedones, and non acne like pustules.
Here’s how I managed this:
I gave her products to strengthen her barrier:
- The gleanser to cleanse with as it contains 50 percent glycerin (a humectant) to hydrate the skin while cleansing. Her skin barrier seemed in need of all the help it could get. This option was perfect to get her clean while maintaining her lipid barrier.
- APAD azelaic derivative serum to apply twice daily - this serum can provide similar benefits to a traditional azelaic serum without being quite as strong on her weakened barrier. Azelaic acid is known for reducing the bacterial load on the surface of the skin as well as down regulating inflammation.
- CREAM was also given as it has a high concentration of ceramides to help restore her skin barrier. This was a crucial step in minimizing texture.
Once her skin barrier was happier and less easily disrupted, it was time to add in gel. This gentle retinoid applied 3x weekly helped clear up acne and residual texture.
Once her skin acclimated, we moved her to a more traditional azelaic acid product from that uses a modest 10% concentration in a fully solubilized water based serum.
These simple changes to her routine + the use of a daily sunscreen and several light chemical peels transformed her skin texture.
Remember that when you are treating acne, if the skin barrier is suffering for any reason, you must address it FIRST before adding in more aggressive active ingredients!
05/03/2026
All of my current 5/5 face washes👌🏻
Do you prefer a creamy cleanser or a gel cleanser?
My favorite metal eye shields are now available to purchase through my product page in Vagaro.
These eye shields have been a perfect solution to many of the plastic goggles that have let me down. Because they have some weight to them, they don’t slip off my client’s face when I turn their head to the side. My clients love them and how luxurious they feel and I love how they elevate the entire facial experience.
One pair can last you years! Perfect for any esthetician out there that wants this useful tool in their collection.
Link in bio to purchase!
04/23/2026
My client Alison and I have been working together for nearly two years to manage acne and now slowly chip away at scaring. Here is her progress!
You wanna dermaplane at home before a big event? Or you just like how it feels to remove your peach fuzz? No big deal if you like to do it home! And NO you aren’t causing ‘microtears’ 🤪
It’s perfectly safe to remove your hair with a clean serrated blade at home. The only difference of someone else doing it for you is perhaps more attention to detail, greater exfoliation with a scalpel, and a potentially smoother result.
However, there are instances where I don’t recommend a client dermaplane at all. These special exceptions are those that are extremely acne prone, sensitive, or have existing barrier disruption. Dermaplaning can sometimes aggravate these conditions and it’s best to patch test areas before you commit to the entire face.
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12744 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City, CA
91604
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 8pm |
| Friday | 10am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 8pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 8pm |
