Frequently Asked Question
Facials
What is a facial?
A facial helps reduce the appearance of skin concerns. This professional service improves your skin through extractions, hydration, exfoliating dead skin, minimizing fine lines or wrinkles and moisturizing. Some skin concerns that can be addressed with a facial are acne, hyperpigmentation, sun damage, dehydration, melasma, acne scars, rough texture, and anti-aging to name a few.
How do I prepare for a facial?
Exfoliate a few days before the facial, not the day before or the day off. Do not wear makeup to your appointment. Drink a lot of water 24 hours before your appointment, this will hydrate your skin and help make extractions easier.
What should I avoid after a facial?
Avoid putting on makeup for 24 hours. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands. No sweating, avoid gym and/or saunas for 24 hours. Avoid harsh skincare products. Try to stay out of the sun.
How often should I do a facial?
A facial is recommended once a month to stimulate your skin’s cellular turnover and assist with exfoliation, or at least four times a year, one every time the season changes.
If I have a special event, when should I get a facial done?
You should get a facial done 3 days or more before the event. This will give you time to heal in case of any irritation.
What is an Anti-Aging Facial?
As we get older our skin loses elasticity, appearing saggy with wrinkles and fine lines. Anti-Aging facials help prevent or reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
What is Deep Cleanse Facial?
Deep cleanse facial helps remove any oils, debris and impurities from the skin. This facial focuses on removing blackheads, whiteheads or milia, while also leaving your skin hydrated and glowing. Other benefits are Smoother, younger-looking skin, to improve skin texture. Anyone can get a deep cleanse facial.
What is a Hydrating Facial?
Hydrating facials help restore the skin barrier when compromised, providing the skin with an extra boost of moisture and hydration, helping the skin heal and repair over time. Hydrating facials are beneficial for dry, flaky, irritated skin.
What is a Dermaplaning Facial?
Dermaplaning is a non-invasive deep manual exfoliation. Helps remove dead skin buildup and vellus hairs on the face, allowing increased absorption of topical products, reduces the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles, and creates a healthier and more radiant skin. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN.
How often can Dermaplaning be performed?
Can be performed ONLY every 3-4 weeks.
What should I avoid after the procedure?
Avoid exercise and vigorous exfoliation for 24 hours
Does Dermaplaning have any side effects?
Side effects are minimal and temporary if any. Side effects may include redness, dryness and flaking of the skin.
Will the hair on my face grow back thicker and darker?
No, the hair will grow back the same as before. Only hormonal changes or imbalances can cause a person's hair to change color or thickness.
What is a Micro-Needling Facial?
Micro-needling involves the use of tiny needles to create precision micro-perforations where the dermis and epidermis meet. This treatment stimulates collagen, elastin production, skin renewal and repair. Micro-needling reduces fine lines and wrinkles, repairs sun damage, lifts and tightens the skin, improves the appearance of stretch marks and scars, reduces the size of pores, dull skin, rough skin texture, and prevents signs of aging.
Active Acne Lesions, Skin Cancer, or any other serious health issues are not candidates for micro-needling.
Does Micro-Needling Hurt?
Depending on the patient’s comfort level, a topical numbing agent may be applied.
Will my Skin be red after Micro-Needling?
Redness may take anywhere from 24 hours to 4 days to go away. Total healing time depends on the depth of needles used and number of overlapping passes.
When will I see the results?
Visible improvements to the treated area begin to appear over 2-3 weeks. Results continue to improve up to 6 months following treatments as collagen production continues.
How many treatments will I need?
We recommend having a series of 3-4 treatments at intervals of 3-4 weeks. Scars or deeper wrinkles, can require up to 8 sessions at 6 weeks intervals.
What should I avoid after the procedure?
STAY OUT OF THE SUN. Avoid Sweating. No gym, no sauna, no tanning bed. Avoid any skin care products that have active ingredients (AHAs, Retinol, Vitamin C, BHAs). Avoid the use of makeup after treatment for 24 hours after the treatment.
Body Sculpting
Who is the best candidate for body sculpting?
The best candidate for body sculpting is someone who is close to their desired weight and wants to eliminate stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise.
What is the “down time” of the procedure?
Most nonsurgical body sculpting procedures are minimally invasive to noninvasive. Generally, you can resume daily activities immediately after treatment.
How long does a treatment take?
One treatment area takes 30-60 minutes.
How many treatments are required?
Multiple treatments are usually required to deliver satisfactory results.
What is Body Sculpting?
Body sculpting includes surgical and nonsurgical fat reduction procedures. These procedures reduce or remove stubborn pockets of fat to contour and shape different areas of the body.
What is nonsurgical body sculpting?
Non Surgical body sculpting is also known as nonsurgical fat reduction. There are many types of nonsurgical fat reduction procedures including the ones listed below:
Cavitation:
Non-Invasive procedure that uses a high level of ultrasonic sound waves to break down and liquify fat cells deep below the dermis. Once liquified, fat cells eliminate through your lymphatic drainage system through urine, feces, and sweat.
Vacuum butt Lift?
Vacuum is created around the area, lifting the cellulite away from the muscle, thus encouraging blood flow, stimulating lymphatic drainage and amplifying the effects of massage or exercise. Reduces excess fat deposit in the buttocks. Improves skin tightness, firmness and elasticity.
Wood Therapy?
The wood massages treat area(s) with pressure to break down stubborn fat cells and cellulite which is eliminated naturally through your body. Wood therapy is a natural yet effective treatment that uses wooden instruments to mold, redefine body contours, reduce cellulite and promote weight loss while improving the body’s size and proportions.
Special Treatments
What does a Vajacial involve?
A vajacial is a spa treatment focusing on the vulva, addressing the bikini line and mons pubis, not the inner vagina.
Why would someone get a Vajacial?
This treatment addresses ingrown hairs, removes dead skin cells, smooths bumps around the bikini line, prevents acne, helps with hyperpigmentation, and hydrates the vaginal skin.
Describe the procedure of a Vajacial.
Typically a 50-minute treatment, it includes a cleanse, mild enzyme exfoliant, extractions of ingrown hairs, followed by a soothing mask.
When is the ideal time for a Vajacial?
It can be done the same day as a Brazilian wax or up to 7 days after receiving a wax, before pubic hair starts growing back.
What benefits does a Vajacial offer?
Vajacials help with evening out skin tone, reducing Ingrowns hairs and irritation, and removing dead skin while moisturizing the area.
What is a Back Facial?
A Back Facial is a purifying treatment for the back, clearing away impurities and dead skin cells that can cause breakouts.
What is an underarm facial?
Similar to a facial, it treats the underarm area with products and procedures, aiming to brighten and address ingrown hairs.
What is a Paraffin Wax hand treatment?
It helps restore softness and elasticity to the skin, acting as heat therapy to increase blood flow, relax muscles, and decrease joint stiffness.
What is a Foot Treatment?
A Foot Facial Treatment removes dead skin cells, improves circulation, relieves muscle tension, and soothes tired muscles from standing or walking all day.
WAX
What is involved in a Brazilian wax?
A Brazilian wax removes all pubic hair from the bikini area, including the top, sides, front, and butt strip. Options like a "landing strip" or a triangle are available.
How should I prepare for my first Brazilian wax?
For a successful first Brazilian wax, avoid shaving for at least two weeks, ensure the area is clean and moisturized, take a shower beforehand, wear loose clothing and cotton underwear, and avoid exfoliating within 24 hours of your appointment.
Who is eligible for a Brazilian/Full Bikini Wax?
Men and women aged 18 and older can opt for a Brazilian or Full Bikini Wax.
What is the recommended hair length for waxing?
For optimal results, let your hair grow to about ¼ inch before waxing so that the wax can fully grab the hair.
What is the age requirement for waxing?
Brazilian/Full Bikini Wax is not performed on anyone younger than 18 years old.
Can I wax during my period?
While it's possible, be aware of increased sensitivity, and wear a tampon to successfully complete the service.
Explain the differences between bikini line, bikini full, and bikini Brazilian wax.
Bikini line is a basic tidy, while bikini (full) allows customization of hair removal on the front. Brazilian covers the front to the back with an added butt strip for a completely nude look or customizable hair preferences.
How long does a wax last?
Typically, a wax lasts between 3–4 weeks, but regrowth varies among individuals.
Does waxing hurt for first-timers?
Pain tolerance varies, with some experiencing no pain and others feeling slight discomfort during waxing.
Is waxing safe during pregnancy?
Yes, waxing is safe during pregnancy, but increased skin sensitivity may be experienced due to hormonal changes.
Can I wax after having a facial?
If you have a basic facial, you can still wax. However, wait at least 7 days after a more aggressive facial like microdermabrasion.
Can I wax after tanning?
Wait 24–48 hours between waxing and tanning to avoid potential skin sensitivity and sunburn.
Can I wax with a sunburn?
No, waxing is not recommended with a sunburn.
Can I wax while on medication?
Always consult your doctor. For certain prescribed creams, stop use 7 days prior and 7 days after waxing. Accutane users require a doctor's note for services due to safety concerns.