From at-home sheet-masks to LED light-up masks to DIY pimple extractions, everyone loves the idea of improving their appearance (and confidence) as conveniently as possible, but if you are looking for tangible (and safe) results, you need to entrust your skin to professionals.
Want to learn how advanced spa facials in Philadelphia can improve your skin by brightening your complexion, extracting clogged pores, boosting collagen production, and creating a beautiful glow? Head over to our website or give us a call to schedule your initial consultation at About Face Aesthetics.
What exactly is a “facial”?
The term “facial” is used all the time, but do you know what the term encompasses? Typically, a facial cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates your skin using a combination of serums and masks tailored to your aesthetic goals. These noninvasive skin treatments are designed to elevate your natural beauty and can be customized per person to target the following concerns:
- Acne and acne scars
- Dull and dry skin
- Hyperpigmentation
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Enlarged pores
- Skin texture
Most basic spa facials in Philadelphia promote overall skin health through the following steps:
- Cleanse – Removes makeup, dirt, and oils.
- Exfoliation – Clears dead skin cells to reveal a smooth complexion underneath.
- Skin mask – Suits your unique skin concerns.
- Moisturize – Deeply hydrates the skin using advanced serums.
- Massage – Relaxes tense facial muscles.
- Skin care – Uses products tailored to your skin type and tone.
Top 3 Advanced Facials
At About Face Aesthetics, we take pride in offering elevated facials by incorporating specialized techniques, technologies, and medical-grade products for lasting skin improvements. Because no two skin care journeys look alike, we customize these treatments to fit your unique needs.
Here’s a brief overview of our 3 most popular advanced spa facials in Philadelphia.
1. DiamondGlow Facial
As the ultimate exfoliating treatment, the DiamondGlow facial removes the outer layer of dead skin cells to promote your healthiest complexion. This level of exfoliation helps the skin better absorb medical-grade products and improves overall skin quality.
Treatment Process
During a DiamondGlow facial, your provider uses a specialized diamond-tipped device to clean your pores deeply and minimize inflammation. DiamondGlow facials also support lymphatic drainage, encouraging the removal of excess waste and fluid buildup from the body via the lymphatic system.
At About Face Aesthetics, DiamondGlow facials improve the skin by utilizing three modalities at the same time. Here’s a brief overview of the treatment steps:
- Exfoliation – We have 6 different diamond “tips” each with varying degrees of intensity and roughness to eliminate dead skin cells and safely reveal a brighter complexion for every skin type (this is essentially microdermabrasion, but with diamonds.)
- Extractions – At the same time, we are extracting debris from the skin’s surface and suctioning any gunk trapped from deep within your pores (there are special ways to further customize this treatment to specifically help with acne and speed up the clearing and healing of any breakouts).
- Infusion – Simultaneously, your skin is being infused with a custom blended concoction of medical grade serums to address your main skin goals. Serum options range to address the most popular skin goals (more on this below). Based on your unique skin situation and desired goals, your provider will craft the perfect cocktail of serums to give your skin the biggest boost.
For the serum infusion portion of your DiamondGlow facial, we optimize the strengths of SkinMedica® Pro-Infusion serums, with benefits ranging from skin regeneration to acne reduction. The top 4 SkinMedica serums we go through the most quickly include:
- TNS® Advanced+ – Incorporates growth-factors and antioxidants to enhance skin tone and diminish texture issues like fine lines and wrinkles.
- HA5 Hyaluronic Acid – Mixture of 5 forms of hyaluronic acid that hydrates and plumps the skin instantly.
- HA5 Vitamin C – Rejuvenates and protects the skin with protective and brightening antioxidants.
- Pore Clarifying – Clears acne-prone skin and congested pores.
DiamondGlow spa facials in Philadelphia can take anywhere from 30 to 50 minutes to complete depending on each individual’s skin needs. For optimized results, our skin experts recommend undergoing monthly DiamondGlow facials to consistently treat dry skin, hyperpigmentation, and acne. The consistency helps maintain your results while the exposure to the right combination of medicated-serums at each visit keeps your skin looking its best all year long.
2. Laser Genesis Facial
This noninvasive cosmetic procedure uses lasers to revive the skin and boost collagen. We like to think of Laser Genesis as a laser-powered facial.
Treatment Process
During a Laser Genesis facial, the carefully applied and controlled heat from the laser stimulates the body’s natural healing response, manipulating your body into creating brand-new collagen.
Collagen, or the skin’s primary protein building block, provides the skin with structure and support. Collagen plays an essential role in the healthy and vibrant appearance of your skin by creating a smoother, brighter complexion you can feel confident in.
Additionally the treatment is targeting different aspects of the skin and forcing cell turnover which can help improve the appearance of fine lines, brown spots, acne scarring, and pore size. BONUS: This treatment can also treat vascularity and reduce the appearance of redness in the skin.
The majority of our Philadelphia patients opt for this treatment when they’re looking for a quick, comfortable treatment with minimal downtime that helps improve:
- Fine line and wrinkles
- Rosacea
- Acne scars
- Dark spots
- Redness
At About Face Aesthetics, we love to utilize Laser Genesis to treat hyperpigmentation on the neck, shoulders, decolletage, and hands. As a safe treatment for all skin tones, we recommend Laser Genesis spa facials in Philadelphia to patients trying out laser treatments for the first time who want to make noticeable improvements as fast and effectively as possible.
To begin your Laser Genesis facial, your provider first cleanses your desired treatment area (most often the face, but almost any body area is fair game) and gives you protective eyewear to shield your eyes from the laser light. Then, they glide the handheld device across your treatment area, gently heating your skin and stimulating collagen production with skin-cell turnover.
You may feel a slight warming sensation during treatment, but many describe the Laser Genesis process as a pain-free experience.
We recommend patients undergo a series of 4 to 6 Laser Genesis treatments to achieve maximum results, depending on their skin texture and specific situation. We may also recommend yearly or bi-annual maintenance treatments after you complete your initial plan to maintain your enhanced skin quality (most patients see noticeable improvements within 1 to 2 weeks after their final treatment).
3. Chemical Peels
Okay, you caught us—we know chemical peels aren’t exactly considered a facial. But when you use lasers or administer injections to improve the skin, any treatment feels like a “facial,” but maybe that’s just us. 😊
If you want to upgrade your skincare game and create results that last, chemical peels give us a chance to safely remove the upper layers of skin to reveal the happy, healthy skin hidden underneath.
During a peel, your provider will choose the most helpful chemical peel option for your needs, skin and timeline. Each chemical peel is made of a unique mix of ingredients to remove the top layers of skin. This process both clears away dead skin and increases collagen production, revealing a newer, smoother layer of skin underneath.
Chemical peels can come in varying depths depending on the concerns you want to address and what layer of the skin they originate from. These different chemical peels target the following depths:
- Light chemical peel – Removes only the outermost layer of skin to treat fine lines and uneven skin tone. Can repeat every few weeks.
- Medium chemical peel – Targets the outer layer and parts of the middle layer of skin. Primarily used for acne scars and wrinkles. Can repeat every few months.
- Deep chemical peel – Eliminates skin cells throughout the middle layer of skin. Commonly used for deeper wrinkles and scars. Should only repeat once a year or so.
To begin your chemical peel treatment, your provider first cleanses your skin to remove any leftover dirt and debris. Then, they apply your customized chemical solution to your skin, targeting concerns like sun damage, acne, fine lines, and beyond.
Some of our most popular chemical peel options include:
- BioRePeel – Encourages skin cell turnover using 35% trichloroacetic acid (TCA). Great for all skin types. No downtime, safe all year long.
- SkinCeuticals Pigment Balancing Peel – Targets areas of hyperpigmentation like unwanted freckles and sun damage. Great for skin that is susceptible to hyperpigmentation, this is a gentle way to even out skin tone.
- SkinCeuticals MicroPeel – Elegantly exfoliates and brightens the skin with zero downtime. Perfect for before a big event to deliver an easy glow to the skin.
- Perfect Peel – Treats the skin with a medium-depth peel. Fights against acne scarring and other texture issues. This peel can cause up to 10-days of peeling, and results are noticeable after one session (depending on your baseline, a series of these peels may be recommended for you).
Many patients describe redness, itchiness, and peeling following a chemical peel spa facial in Philadelphia, but your specific skin’s response also depends on the peel intensity you choose and your skin’s reactivity. Caring for your skin while it heals from a chemical peel, and thereafter to maintain your results, plays a huge difference in the quality and duration of your results.
Want help learning the best way to handle your skin after a chemical peel? No problem! We’d love to help you create a realistic plan for your specific needs and goals.
How to Determine Which Advanced Facial Is Right for You?
If you want to rejuvenate your skin from the inside out but you aren’t sure which advanced facial will be the most beneficial for your unique situation, we always recommend scheduling a consultation with one of our expert providers to hold your hand through all the steps.
During your one-on-one skin consultation, we will listen carefully as you describe your current product routine, treatment expectations, budget, and any other information needed to create the perfect personalized plan for you.
To get the most benefit from your consultation, PLEASE ask questions and voice any thoughts you have about the recommended plan. We only exist to take care of you, and the consultation is your first chance to deep-dive into all the customizable options available to achieve your skin goals. There are so many choices out there, and so many differing points of view. We are here to remove the guesswork and pressure because we have already done all the research, testing, and studying to offer you the best of the best options.
Once all of your questions have been answered, we will work together to create your customized treatment plan. This plan identifies which advanced facials, lasers, chemical peels, injections and products can target your concerns to help you achieve your best results.
Advanced Facials + Skin Care at About Face Aesthetics
Advanced spa facials in Philadelphia can elevate both your appearance and confidence, but in-office treatments work better when you pair them with at-home care. We always stress the importance of complementing your in-office aesthetic treatments with medical-grade skin care products at-home to enhance and maintain your results.
Some of our most effective products at our clinic for skin care include:
- Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar – Strengthens the skin to prepare for cosmetic treatments and reduces recovery time.
- Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum – Diminishes the appearance of hyperpigmentation and protects against future damage.
- SkinCeuticals P-Tiox – Softens facial wrinkles to create flawless, glass skin.
- Colorescience Barrier Pro FaceWash – Protects the skin’s microbiome while removing dirt and debris from pores.
- SkinBetter Smarttone SPF – Shields the skin from harmful UVA/UVB rays while enhancing its appearance.
Beautiful Skin Starts Here
At About Face Aesthetics, we believe every person deserves and needs customized solutions to treat and optimize their unique skin. After serving the Philadelphia-area’s aesthetic needs for more than a decade and a half, we love talking about and managing the aesthetic needs of our Philly people.
Visit our website or give us a call to learn how advanced spa facials in Philadelphia can help you create the skin you’ve always dreamed of.
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