Skin that can tolerate more gets more.
Stronger actives and deeper exfoliation than a standard facial allows. We read your skin first — not every skin can handle this depth.
Ask if this fits your skin
What actually happens
A medical-grade facial uses higher-strength actives. That means stronger acids and more potent brightening or resurfacing ingredients.
The exfoliation goes deeper than a standard facial's formula allows. Because these actives work harder, the skin read beforehand matters more than usual.
We are deciding two things. Which treatment fits your concern?
And what strength can your skin actually handle on this visit? Product lines like Environ and Skin Script Rx supply the actives used here.
We layer and time them from your read — not at one fixed strength for everyone.
Who this suits
This facial suits pigmentation, sun damage, or texture concerns that have stopped responding to gentler care. If a standard facial is not making real progress, this is the step up.
It is not for skin in active cancer treatment. It is also not for pregnancy, or for a reactive condition a stronger active would aggravate.
And it is rarely a first-visit choice for someone new to professional skincare. Many clients start with a standard facial first.
That lets us gauge tolerance before stepping up to this depth.
What the day or two after can look like
Because the actives work harder, mild redness or light flaking is possible for up to a day. It depends on the formula used and how your skin responds.
It is not a given — many clients see no visible after-effect at all. Still, plan ahead.
Do not book this the morning of something important. Leave room before any event where you want fully settled skin.
We log the strength used at every visit — next time starts from your record, not from zero.
Common questions
How is a medical grade facial different from a custom facial?
It uses higher-strength actives and deeper exfoliation than a standard facial's formula allows. It is a stronger treatment for skin we have read as ready for that depth. It is not a routine maintenance visit.
Will this facial cause any peeling afterward?
Mild redness or light flaking is possible for up to about 24 hours. It depends on the actives chosen. Not every client gets it. We will tell you what to expect from the formula picked for your skin.
Can I book this while I'm in cancer treatment?
Not without clearance. The stronger actives here are not right for skin in active cancer treatment. Ask about the oncology facial line instead — it is built for exactly that situation.
Do I need to have had a facial here before booking this one?
Not necessarily. But many first-time clients start with a standard custom facial. That shows us how your skin handles actives before we step up to medical-grade strength.
Is this safe during pregnancy?
Some actives in medical-grade formulas are not recommended during pregnancy. Mention it at intake and ask about a pregnancy-safe formula. We can adjust the treatment for you.