Facials in Gilbert, AZ

Preparing for a facial is essential to ensure you get the most out of your treatment and enjoy the best possible results. Here are some tips on how to prepare:

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Try to avoid excessive sun exposure for at least a week before your facial. Sunburned skin can be sensitive and may not react well to certain facial treatments.
• Discontinue Use of Retinoids: Stop using retinoids, exfoliating acids, and other potent skincare products a few days before your facial. These products can make your skin more sensitive and prone to irritation during the treatment.
• Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water in the days before your facial. Hydrated skin responds better to treatments and helps flush out toxins.
• Skip At-Home Treatments: Avoid performing any at-home peels, scrubs, or other facial treatments the week before your appointment to prevent over-exfoliating or irritating your skin.
• Remove Makeup: Arrive at your facial appointment with a clean, makeup-free face. This allows your aesthetician to assess your skin thoroughly and start the treatment immediately.
• Communicate Skin Concerns: Be ready to discuss your skin concerns, goals, and any allergies or sensitivities with your esthetician. This information will help them tailor the facial to your specific needs.
• Wear Comfortable Clothing: Wear clothes that are easy to slip off so you can get comfortable in one of our luxurious robes and relax in style.

By following these steps, you’ll be well-prepared for your facial, allowing you to fully enjoy the treatment’s benefits and achieve a refreshed, glowing complexion.

Maintaining your facial results at home involves a consistent skincare routine and some lifestyle adjustments. Start by cleansing your face twice daily with a gentle cleanser to remove impurities without stripping your skin’s natural moisture. Incorporate gentle exfoliation 1 to 2 times a week to promote cell turnover and use a good-quality moisturizer daily to keep your skin hydrated. Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to protect your skin from UV damage, and ensure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Additionally, follow a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats to nourish your skin from within. Get 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep each night to allow your skin to repair itself and minimize touching your face to reduce the risk of transferring dirt and bacteria. Use targeted treatments like serums containing hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, or retinol to address specific skin concerns. Maintaining these habits and scheduling regular facials can keep your skin looking radiant and healthy between spa visits.

The frequency with which you schedule your facials depends on your skin type, concerns, and goals. Generally, it’s recommended to have a facial every 4 weeks. This timing aligns with your skin’s natural renewal cycle and helps maintain the results of your treatment. For those with specific skin concerns, such as acne or aging signs, more frequent treatments might be beneficial at first, transitioning to a maintenance schedule once improvements are achieved.

For individuals with sensitive skin or who are new to facials, starting with treatments every 6 to 8 weeks may be appropriate to monitor how the skin reacts. Regular facials not only enhance your skin’s health and appearance but also provide necessary emotional and mental care, to help you unwind after a stressful work week or provide an opportunity to relax and allow someone else to take care of you for a change.

It’s always best to consult with a skincare professional, like Joy Chapman CE, CLT, LSO at DrSkin Med Spa, to determine the optimal facial frequency based on your unique skin needs and lifestyle.

Having a facial right before a big event can give your skin a beautiful, refreshed glow. However, choosing the right type of facial and timing is important. Ideally, you should schedule your facial 3 to 5 days before your event. This allows any potential redness or minor irritation to subside, ensuring your skin looks its best.

Gentle treatments like a HydraFacial® or a light enzyme peel are excellent options as they provide immediate radiance with minimal downtime. Avoid more intensive treatments like chemical peels or extractions right before your event, as these can sometimes cause temporary redness or sensitivity.

HydraFacial is a clinically proven, non-invasive skin renewal treatment that deeply exfoliates and hydrates for advanced facial rejuvenation. It is designed to address a wide range of skin concerns using a patented, three-step process: cleanse, extract, and hydrate. At DrSkin Med Spa, we use HydraFacial to deliver immediate, visible results with no downtime, making it a cornerstone of our facial offerings. HydraFacial’s effectiveness lies in its Vortex-Fusion technology, which simultaneously exfoliates, extracts, and infuses the skin with potent serums. Unlike traditional facials, it delivers consistent, measurable results and can be customized with boosters to target specific concerns.

Common concerns that can be treated with HydraFacial include:

• Fine Lines & Wrinkles: HydraFacial stimulates collagen production and deeply hydrates the skin, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The exfoliation and infusion of antioxidants improve skin elasticity and plumpness. 
• Uneven Skin Tone & Texture: Through gentle exfoliation and infusion of brightening serums, HydraFacial smooths rough patches and evens out pigmentation, leaving the skin more radiant and uniform.
• Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots: Targeted boosters in HydraFacial treatments help fade sun damage, age spots, and melasma by delivering active ingredients like vitamin C and peptides directly into the skin.
• Acne & Congested Pores: The extraction phase removes impurities and excess oil from clogged pores, while anti-inflammatory serums calm redness and reduce breakouts. This makes HydraFacial ideal for acne-prone skin.
• Oily Skin: HydraFacial regulates sebum production and clears out excess oil, helping to balance the skin and reduce shine without over-drying.
• Dry & Dehydrated Skin: The final hydration step infuses the skin with hyaluronic acid and other nourishing ingredients, restoring moisture and improving skin barrier function.
• Dull Skin: By removing dead skin cells and replenishing nutrients, HydraFacial revives the skin’s natural glow and vitality, making it look refreshed and energized. 

Yes, HydraFacial is recognized as one of the safest and most universally compatible facial treatments available today. Its gentle technology makes it suitable for all skin types, tones, and conditions, including sensitive, acne-prone, and mature skin. At DrSkin Med Spa, we prioritize your skin’s health and customize every HydraFacial to meet your unique needs. Our HydraFacials deliver consistent results using medical-grade serums and controlled suction to minimize the risk of redness, discomfort, or adverse reactions—unlike traditional facials that may rely on manual extractions or abrasive techniques. 

Our licensed skin experts at DrSkin Med Spa conduct a thorough skin analysis before every HydraFacial to ensure the treatment is perfectly suited to your skin type and goals. We offer a range of boosters and enhancements from calming botanical blends to anti-aging peptides to personalize your experience and maximize results.

At DrSkin Med Spa, a HydraFacial treatment typically takes between 45 to 75 minutes, depending on the level of customization, exfoliation, and boosters chosen. The standard HydraFacial is 40 to 45 minutes treatment that includes deep cleansing, gentle exfoliation, extractions, and intensive hydration using patented Vortex-fusion technology. This version is ideal for clients seeking a quick skin refresh with visible results and no downtime. 

For those looking to target specific skin concerns such as hyperpigmentation, fine lines, or acne, DrSkin Med Spa offers several different levels of treatment that can include double exfoliation, serums, and LED. Our HydraFacial treatments range from 40 to 90 minutes. This version includes all the benefits of the Signature treatment, plus personalized booster serums that are selected based on your skin’s unique needs. These medical-grade serums penetrate deeply to deliver active ingredients that support long-term skin health and provide visible improvement.

Our Wet Diamond HydraFacial is our most comprehensive option. During this treatment, we use a specialized “diamond” tip for double exfoliation and includes LED, serums, and specialized premium serums tailored specifically for your skin type and concerns. This elevated experience is designed for clients who want a full-spectrum facial that addresses multiple concerns in a single session.

Regardless of which HydraFacial you select, every treatment at DrSkin Med Spa is performed by licensed medical professionals who tailor each step to your skin type, goals, and comfort level. The procedure is non-invasive and requires no recovery time, allowing you to return to your day immediately with visibly smoother, brighter, and more hydrated skin.

At DrSkin Med Spa, we typically recommend scheduling a HydraFacial every 4 to 6 weeks to maintain optimal skin health and a consistently radiant complexion. This frequency aligns with your skin’s natural cell turnover cycle, which averages about 28 days. By timing your treatments with this biological rhythm, HydraFacial helps keep pores clear, skin hydrated, and texture smooth without overstressing your skin barrier. For clients with specific concerns such as acne, hyperpigmentation, or signs of aging, our licensed professionals may suggest a more frequent schedule, such as every 2 to 3 weeks initially, to accelerate results and manage flare-ups effectively. Once your skin stabilizes, we can taper the frequency to a maintenance routine that suits your goals and lifestyle.