A facial treatment at a spa is like a deep-cleaning, high-performance workout for your skin. To get the most out of the experience, you need proper preparation.
At MUSE Medical Spa, we offer three types of face treatments. While each one has unique preparation requirements, all three require you to:
- Stop using certain chemical exfoliants for three to five days before your appointment.
- Avoid any type of hair removal treatment at least 48 hours before your treatment.
- Minimize direct, unprotected sun exposure and tanning bed use for one week before your visit.
- Show up with clean skin that’s free of makeup.
- Drink plenty of water in the 24 to 48 hours leading up to your session.
We go over all pre- and post-treatment instructions when you book an appointment at our Troy, Michigan, location. Unlock your natural beauty by calling (248) 823-7773 or contacting us online!
Preparation Tips for 3 Types of Facials
A facial is the ultimate deep clean for your skin. Our aestheticians safely remove trapped dirt, hardened oil (sebum), and dead skin cells from your face.
By clearing away the top layer of dead skin, this treatment helps speed up your skin’s natural renewal process. This helps soften fine lines, fades dark spots, and gives your face a fresh, healthy-looking glow. It also helps you better absorb hydration and nutrients from skincare products.
Proper preparation is key to getting the best results from any of our three face treatments. Here’s how you should prepare for each of these highly effective treatments:
1. Preparing for a HydraFacial
The HydraFacial uses patented Vortex-Fusion technology to cleanse, extract, and hydrate the skin. Because of this, your preparation must focus on minimizing skin sensitivity.
You must help your skin safely receive the glycolic and salicylic acid peels that are part of the treatment. For three to five days before your treatment, stop using these things:
- Prescription retinoids
- Over-the-counter retinol’
- Aggressive topical alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)
- Waxing on your face
- Chemical depilatories
You should also avoid unprotected sun exposure for one week before your treatment. This helps prevent underlying irritation during the treatment’s vacuum extraction phase.
2. Preparing for a DiamondGlow® Microdermabrasion
Because the DiamondGlow is a microdermabrasion process, it’s important to keep your skin barrier intact and calm. Here are three things to remember when it comes to preparing for your DiamondGlow treatment:
- Pause any retinol and exfoliating acids for five days before your treatment.
- Avoid cosmetic injectables, such as Botox or dermal fillers, for at least 2 weeks before your DiamondGlow session.
- Avoid chemical peels for at least two weeks before your apointment.
Show up at the spa with a clean, makeup-free face. It’s also important to make sure you don’t have any open blemishes, active cystic flare-ups, or cold sores. The treatment will aggravate these skin conditions.
3. Preparing for a Traditional European Facial
A European facial relies on therapeutic touch and classic skincare formulations instead of technology. This means the pre-treatment rules are a bit more flexible.
Here’s how to get the absolute most out of your extractions and deep hydration:
- Avoid any aggressive scrubs or at-home exfoliating brushes for 48 hours.
- Remember to stay well-hydrated.
- Share any specific skin allergies or sensitivities with your aesthetician.
Follow these tips to unwind while your aesthetician gives you a facial massage. They follow this with a customized mask, steaming, and manual extractions.
Post-Treatment Care: Extending Your Post-Treatment Glow
After your session from the MUSE Medical Spa team, you’ll leave with freshly radiant skin. Your home care over the next few days will help determine how long those results last.
To protect your freshly exfoliated skin and maximize your investment, follow these post-treatment tips:
- Gentle Cleansing: For the first 24 to 48 hours, wash your face using lukewarm water and a mild, sulfate-free cream cleanser. Avoid using harsh scrubbing brushes or washcloths.
- Prioritize Hydration: Nourish your skin barrier with a clean, fragrance-free moisturizer and a soothing hyaluronic acid serum.
- Sun Protection: It’s best to avoid direct sun exposure for at least a week. If you have to go outdoors, use an SPF 30 or higher and wear a hat.
- Pause Skincare Ingredients: Hold off on using prescription retinoids, over-the-counter retinol, glycolic acids, or salicylic acid products for three to five days after treatment.
- Skip the Gym & Makeup: Avoid heavy workouts, hot tubs, saunas, and heavy cosmetic foundations for 24 hours after treatment. This helps keep sweat and debris from clogging your clean pores.
Now that you know what to do before and after your treatment, it’s time to book your session with the best skincare center serving Metro Detroit.
MUSE Medical Spa: Enjoy High-Quality Facial Results
There is nothing worse than investing in a medical spa treatment only to watch your skin flare up with redness, sensitivity, or underwhelming results. Imagine walking out of MUSE Medical Spa with a healthy glow that turns heads without a drop of makeup.
Our elite team of expert aestheticians takes the guesswork out of your skincare journey. Call (248) 823-7773 or contact us online to start your personal path to an absolute glow!