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Skin & Facials

Medical facials and skin resurfacing in Irvine

HydraFacial, custom medical facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, microneedling and structured acne programmes — matched to what your skin needs today.

Close-up of a hydrating facial treatment being performed on a patient in Irvine
Skin Health First

Healthy skin is what makes everything else work

No injectable or laser produces a good result on compromised skin. Barrier function, hydration and inflammation come first — always.

Our facial treatments are not spa add-ons. Each one is chosen for a specific job: decongesting and hydrating, resurfacing dead cell build-up, calming active breakouts, or stimulating collagen. We will tell you which of those your skin actually needs, and how often.

Most patients settle into a rhythm of a treatment every four to six weeks alongside a simple, sustainable home routine. That combination outperforms occasional expensive treatments almost every time.

  • Skin analysis at every appointment, not just the first
  • Treatment intensity matched to your barrier, not to a menu
  • Honest home-care advice, including what you can stop buying
  • Safe protocols for deeper skin tones and sensitive skin
Treatments

Facials, peels and skin resurfacing

HydraFacial treatment cleansing, extracting and hydrating the skin at an Irvine med spa

HydraFacial

Our single most-booked treatment. HydraFacial uses a patented vortex tip to cleanse and exfoliate, painlessly extract congestion, and then infuse the skin with hydrating and antioxidant serums — all in one session, with no downtime at all.

It suits almost every skin type and is the treatment we most often recommend before an event, because the result is immediate: clearer pores, smoother texture and a genuine glow rather than a temporary flush.

Boosters can be added for specific concerns such as pigmentation, congestion or fine lines, and it pairs well with dermaplaning in the same visit.

  • Treatment Time45 – 60 minutes
  • ResultsImmediate
  • Ideal ForAll skin types, pre-event glow
  • FrequencyEvery 4 weeks
  • DowntimeNone
Custom medical facial with mask and massage in a private treatment room in Irvine

Signature Custom Facial

A full-length, fully customised facial built around your skin on the day. Cleansing, exfoliation, extractions where needed, a treatment mask, massage and finishing products — the intensity dialled up or down to suit your barrier.

This is the treatment for patients who want both a clinical result and an hour of genuine calm. It is also where we do a lot of our best diagnostic work, because an hour with your skin tells us more than any consultation form.

We will finish with specific home-care guidance and, if appropriate, a recommendation for what to book next.

  • Treatment Time60 minutes
  • ResultsImmediate softness and clarity
  • Ideal ForAll skin types, first visits
  • FrequencyEvery 4 – 6 weeks
  • DowntimeNone
Chemical peel solution being applied to improve skin tone and texture in Irvine, California

Chemical Peels

Controlled exfoliation that accelerates cell turnover to improve tone, texture, pigmentation and congestion. We select the acid, the strength and the number of passes based on your skin type, your history and how much recovery time you can accommodate.

Light peels give a refreshed finish with almost no visible peeling and can be repeated in a short series. Medium-depth peels do more for pigmentation and texture, with several days of flaking that we schedule around your calendar.

For deeper skin tones we take a conservative, prepared approach with priming products, because avoiding post-inflammatory pigmentation matters far more than achieving a dramatic single result.

  • Treatment Time30 – 45 minutes
  • CourseOften 3 – 6 sessions
  • Ideal ForTone, texture, pigmentation, congestion
  • DowntimeNone to 5 days of flaking
  • AftercareStrict sun protection required
Dermaplaning treatment removing vellus hair and dead skin for a smooth makeup finish

Dermaplaning

A precise, painless exfoliation that removes dead surface cells and fine vellus hair with a sterile blade. Skin is instantly smoother, makeup sits flawlessly, and active products penetrate noticeably better afterwards.

It is one of the best pre-event treatments available, and it combines particularly well with a HydraFacial or a light peel in the same appointment.

The hair grows back exactly as it was — dermaplaning does not make it coarser or darker, despite the persistent myth.

  • Treatment Time30 minutes
  • ResultsImmediate
  • Ideal ForDull texture, pre-event, makeup finish
  • FrequencyEvery 4 weeks
  • DowntimeNone
Microdermabrasion exfoliation treatment refining skin texture at an Irvine medical spa

Microdermabrasion

Mechanical resurfacing that lifts away the outermost layer of dull, dead skin to reveal fresher skin underneath. It refines texture, softens the look of enlarged pores and helps flat, superficial pigmentation fade with repetition.

Because it is gentle and highly controllable, microdermabrasion is a good entry point for patients who are new to clinical skin treatment or nervous about downtime.

Results are cumulative — a short course spaced two to four weeks apart delivers considerably more than a single session.

  • Treatment Time30 – 45 minutes
  • Course4 – 6 sessions recommended
  • Ideal ForTexture, dullness, congestion
  • FrequencyEvery 2 – 4 weeks
  • DowntimeMild pinkness for a few hours
Microneedling collagen induction therapy improving skin texture and acne scarring in Irvine

Microneedling

Collagen induction therapy. Fine, sterile needles create thousands of controlled micro-channels that trigger your skin's own repair response — laying down new collagen and elastin over the following weeks and months.

It is one of the most effective treatments we offer for acne scarring, enlarged pores, crepey texture and fine lines, and it is safe across a wide range of skin tones when performed at appropriate depth.

Expect redness like a sunburn for around 24 to 48 hours. Results build gradually across a course of three to six sessions spaced four weeks apart.

  • Treatment Time45 – 60 minutes
  • ComfortTopical numbing applied first
  • Course3 – 6 sessions, 4 weeks apart
  • ResultsBuild over 2 – 6 months
  • Downtime24 – 48 hours of redness
Structured acne treatment programme for congested and inflamed skin at an Irvine clinic

Acne Treatment Programme

Acne rarely responds to a single treatment. We build a structured programme: calm the inflammation, clear the congestion, correct the home routine that may be aggravating it, and only then address any scarring or pigmentation left behind.

In clinic that usually means a sequence of gentle extractions, targeted peels and, where suitable, IPL or LED to reduce bacterial load and redness. At home it means simplifying — many patients arrive using far too many active products at once.

We set expectations honestly at the outset: meaningful change typically takes eight to twelve weeks, and if we believe you need a dermatologist and prescription therapy, we will say so.

  • Programme Length8 – 12 weeks minimum
  • Visit FrequencyEvery 2 – 4 weeks
  • IncludesIn-clinic treatment + home routine
  • Also AddressesPost-acne marks and scarring
  • DowntimeVaries by step
Patient Voices

Why our facials keep patients coming back

★★★★★
“The staff is so friendly and professional, the space is clean and relaxing, and my HydraFacial left my skin glowing for weeks.”
Coco — Google Review
★★★★★
“I never feel rushed, and they always take the time to answer all my questions.”
Peter — Google Review
★★★★★
“The team here is incredibly professional and experienced. Every visit has been such a great experience.”
Shriely — Google Review
Questions

Skin treatment FAQ

If you are unsure, book the Signature Custom Facial or a HydraFacial. Both let us assess your skin thoroughly and recommend the right direction, and neither has downtime.
For most skin types, every four to six weeks matches the natural cell turnover cycle. Acne programmes may run every two weeks initially, and maintenance patients often move to every eight weeks once their skin is stable.
Yes, with the right protocol. HydraFacial, dermaplaning and microneedling are generally well tolerated across skin tones. For peels and light-based treatments we use conservative settings, priming products where appropriate, and strict sun protection to avoid post-inflammatory pigmentation.
HydraFacial and dermaplaning are ideal a day or two before an event. Avoid peels, microneedling and extractions in the week beforehand — schedule those at least two to three weeks out.
A simple routine done consistently: gentle cleanser, an active suited to your concern, moisturiser and daily broad-spectrum SPF. We would rather you use four products every day than twelve products occasionally.
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Tell us what bothers you about your skin. We will tell you honestly what can be changed, how long it will take, and what it will cost.