What skin treatments include
Skin treatments is a broad label. At most med spas it covers four kinds of service: facials, chemical peels, microneedling, and light-based skin treatments. Each one works on the skin's surface or just below it, and each comes in many versions.
A facial usually means cleansing, exfoliation, a mask and sometimes extraction. A chemical peel is a solution applied to the skin for a set time, in strengths that run from light to deeper. Microneedling uses a device with very fine needles to make tiny punctures in the outer layer. Light-based treatments use devices that send light energy into the skin.
Which of these, if any, suits you is a decision for a licensed provider at a consultation.
Questions worth asking about a skin treatment
A consultation goes both ways. The provider asks about you, and you can ask about the treatment. Useful questions include:
- What exactly is this treatment, and how deep does it go?
- Who performs it, and what is their license or training?
- Is it suitable for my skin type and tone?
- Do any of my medicines or conditions change things?
- How many visits do people usually have, and how far apart?
- What should I avoid ahead of time and afterward, such as sun or certain products?
- What side effects are possible, and what should I do if one happens?
You can find more on the questions to ask page.
Before you send a request
You can send a consultation request without knowing which skin treatment you want. Before you fill in the form, think about:
- what you would like to ask a provider about
- whether you have a treatment in mind, or want to hear options
- the easiest way and time to reach you
- anything you would rather discuss in person than write down
The form asks only for your name, contact details, the service and a short message. Keep health details brief there, and save the full picture for the consultation. Sending a request does not book or commit you to anything.
Questions about skin treatments
What is the difference between a facial and a chemical peel?
A facial is a hands-on service built around cleansing, exfoliation and masks. A chemical peel is a solution applied to the skin for a set time, in strengths that range from light to deeper. Peels usually come with more specific aftercare. A provider can explain which, if either, suits your skin.
Can I have a skin treatment if I am pregnant?
Some skin treatments and products are usually avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and others may still be an option. Tell the provider at the start of the consultation, and they will decide what is suitable. For questions about your pregnancy, your own doctor or midwife is the right person to ask.
How many visits do skin treatments take?
It depends on the treatment, your skin and what you want to ask about. Some people have a single facial. Peels, microneedling and light-based treatments are often planned as a series. A licensed provider can tell you what is typical for a given treatment, without promising a set number.
Have a question about a med spa treatment? Send a short consultation request to a provider in or near Pasadena.
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