Everyone loves to treat themselves now and again and while spa facials can be a relaxing treat designed to pamper you, a medical facial is what you should be getting to actually see results. If you have skin concerns such as; fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, acne scarring, pigmentation, enlarged pores or sagging skin, then a medical facial can help to treat them.
So what are some of the benefits of a medical facial?
They go beneath the top layer of skin
A spa facial is typically just a surface level cleansing of the skin with the goal to relax and give you a gentle face massage. A medical facial on the other hand, treats your skin beyond just the top layer. They work to cleanse, exfoliate and remove toxins and impurities while encouraging the production of collagen and elastin to give long-lasting results.
Uses medical-grade skincare products
Typically when having a facial at a spa you would go with the expectation of getting a whole load of oils and fragrances rubbed into your skin. Whereas, with a medical facial, certain medical-grade products are used – some which even require a prescription! This also means that whoever is giving you your facial will have to have the correct qualifications to do so and is therefore, more knowledgable about the skin.
Customisable to different skin concerns
With spa facials it is usually one facial fits all, with the treatment being the same for every person. Therefore, it does not help you in achieving your specific skin goals. The first stage of a medical facial is a skin consultation where a trained skin specialist will take a look at your skin type and talk through your concerns with you to decide the best treatment for you. Whether it is acne scarring or wrinkles you want to treat, having a tailored skin treatment plan will help suit your individual needs.
Now that you’ve decided you want to switch to clinical facials, you’ll want to know which ones are best. Here are our favourite facials and which skin concerns they target….
Chemical peels
The difference between getting a peel at a spa and at a clinic is that the strength of the peel is much higher, meaning it can offer more powerful results. At Simply Clinics we offer the Obagi Chemical Peel which is a unique blend of salicylic acid, lactic acid and glycolic acid which help to combat a number of skin concerns. The peel works by removing the top surface layer of damaged skin, replacing the dead skin cells with healthier ones.
Best for: Acne scarring, wrinkles, pigmentation and sun damage
Watch a video of the Obagi Chemical Peel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUwKQUqbuYA
Hydrafacial
Hydrafacials are a recent addition to Simply Clinics, but one that we are all VERY excited about. Why? Because using a results-driven patented technology system the Hydrafacial can give you the best skin of your life! Results from the Hydrafacial are visible after just one session. It works through 6 stages to completely rejuvenate and hydrate the skin; detox, cleanse and exfoliate, brighten, extract, hydrate and rejuvenate using LED lights.
Best for: Skin hydration, fine lines and wrinkles, increase elasticity and firmness, reducing redness, improving brightness
Superfacial
The GeneO+ Superfacial combines a trilogy of treatments; gentle exfoliation, natural skin oxygenation and a deep facial rejuvenation with the infusion of essential ingredients. It can also be combined with radio-frequency to help with skin tightening!
What ingredients are infused into the skin?
- Neo Illuminate Vit C Facial – Geneo Illuminate unifies the skin tone, improves pigmentation and rejuvenates the skin.
- Kojic Acid and Vitamin C evens skin tone, moisturises and smoothes skin textures.
- Tree Bark Extract and Amino acids work to brighten and illuminate the skin.
- Neo Hydrate – designed to dramatically hydrate the skin
- Neo Revive – refreshes dull skin, reduces fine lines and improves overall skin texture and appearance.
- Neo Balance – purifies and soothes oily skin and improves texture and appearance.
Best for: Dull skin, fine lines and wrinkles, uneven skin texture, large pores
How to book a medical facial:
If you’re not too sure what the best treatment option is for your skin, get in touch with us to book a FREE skin consultation with one of our skin experts!
Call us on 02083523523 or send us a WhatsApp message on 07963770519.
Take a look at our website and Instagram to see all the other great skin and aesthetic treatments we offer @simplyclinics & @doctorsofsimplyclinics.
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