Are Facials Safe for Our Skin?

For patients in my practice, facials can be done gently to help rejuvenize, remove debris and freshen the skin. But facials or chemical peels should be done in the hands of experienced providers. More recently we have brought Hydrafacial into our practice to further enhance the facial experience to the next level. This device cleanses, exfoliates, has the potential to do different levels of chemical peels and then removes debris from your pores using a light suction device. This will rejuvenate your skin and decrease pore size. At the end of the procedure, special boosters can also be done in physicians offices for the next generation of advanced skin care. 

Our office uses customized facials to address skin clarity.  For dark skin, we have developed light facials alongside chemical peels to address skin concerns. Dr. Karamanoukian

Yes, facials are safe for every kind of skin because they help you clean, exfoliate, and especially hydrate and plump your skin. To have better results, you should get a facial once a month. Usually, they are complemented with dermabrasion, chemical peels, LED light therapy, among others. However, you need to remember that every facial is different and will be choose based on your skin type and concerns; that's why it is essential to go to an expert medical aesthetician or dermatologist that can help you and assist you, using quality products and safe treatments.

We offer different types of facials but the most popular is our HydraFacial.   The HydraFacial can be done on all skin types and is gentle but effective.  It exfoliates, does extractions with a gentle suction and infuses antioxidants in the skin and hydrates and plumps the skin.  We also use LED with the HydraFacial.  Its a great once a moth facial that gets great results and can be done on your lunch break.

YES! Hydafacial is safe. This is great for all skin types. It will cleanse and peel, extract and hydrate, fuse with one of are antioxidants and peptides. You will see instantly beautiful glow. Safe for all skin color and types.

There are many benefits to a facial in addition to being relaxing.  Facials should be performed by qualified professionals who can analyze skin and decide which products should be used.  Extractions clean out pores and the massage can stimulate circulation.  Facials can be combined with chemical peels or microdermabrasion for an anti-aging treatment.  The advantage of having a facial in a dermatologist's office is that you can be examined by the dermatologist if the aesthetician finds an unusual growth that the patient may not have noticed.

The biggest benefit from a facial is the 'feel good' factor, attributable primarily to the massage component. The exfoliation/ creams do not offer a very great benefit over some superior products, which can be used comfortably at home. Also, now with home microdermabrasion/ dry exfoliation tools, and home chemical peels, there is no definite added advantage to a facial, whatever its name!

However, one does 'feel good' and 'pampered' after a facial, which doesnt quite happen when massaging one's own face! So I guess facials are here to stay, but in patients with acne/ oily skin, it is better to avoid these, since overenthusiastic massaging and hydration can end up causing more pimples to break out!

Are facials safe for our skin? The answer to this question is not straight forward as there are many different types of facials. They certainly can be but all procedures have risks. Does the facial simply entail rubbing a mild cream on the face or are acids being applied and other prcedures being done? Who is performing the facial? Is the person licensed? Are there underlying skin problems? What are the goals of the facial? Facials are generally considered low risk but only get your facial from a qualified professional.

Like any procedure, it is important to go to a reputable physician for the facial.  Sterile conditions and proper aesthetic protocols need to be maintained.  No one but a physician should inject or treat your skin.  Look at the experience of the assistants and physician.  I love the oxygen facials and microdermabrasion in combination for beautiful results,

Facials can be helpful for a number of people, for both those with healthy skin, and those with problem skin such as acne. We often recommend monthly facials for 4-6 treatments, and then maintenance 3-4 times per year.  A proper facial will soothe your skin, clean out plugged pores, treat and reduce acne breakouts and give you more hydration and a nice glow to your skin.