We believe great facials should do two things: make a difference in your skin and give you a chance to escape the everyday.
Results + relaxation. You don't have to choose.
Because better skin should feel as good as it looks.
At Facial Theory, every treatment is thoughtfully customized to your skin's needs, whether you're addressing acne, signs of aging, pigmentation, or simply maintaining healthy skin.
But we also understand that life is stressful. That's why most of our facials include 20 minutes of restorative massage, giving you time to disconnect, recharge, and enjoy the experience.
And you never wash your own face here. Some spas send you to a sink first. We do every step for you, from the double cleanse to the final massage.
Proven in Dallas. Facial Theory began in Dallas, where our sister studio has earned over 100 five-star reviews. Now booking in Boston.
How we compare to other Boston spas →A restorative studio where high-performance skincare meets a grounded, sensory experience. Soothe your skin, reset your nervous system and leave feeling lighter, clearer and more restored.
Month to month, no sign-up fee. Just give one month's notice to stop billing. The Acne Bootcamp is the one exception, with a 3-month commitment.
Non-members $149 a visit
One 50-minute signature facial a month. Every facial begins with breathwork, essential oils, steam, double cleansing and an expert skin analysis, plus 20 minutes of our world-class massage.
Then choose one:
Non-members $249 a visit
One advanced treatment a month. Choose from:
First facial on us2 treatments per monthEvery two weeks, until your skin clears.
Acne Bootcamp: $199 at your first visit for the home regimen (first facial included), then $149 a month for 3 months. Package clients also receive member pricing.
A results-driven facial at a student-friendly rate.
Choose one
Acne, signs of aging, pigmentation or simply healthy skin: your esthetician chooses the tools your skin needs each visit.
Double cleanse, steam, extractions as needed and a treatment built around your skin, finished with restorative massage.
Blue targets acne-causing bacteria. Red calms redness and supports collagen.
Softens oil for gentler extractions, then calms active blemishes.
Proven ingredients chosen for your skin, so results last between visits.
Drag each photo to compare. These are our clients, photographed in the treatment room.
‹ ›BeforeAfter 90 days
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‹ ›BeforeAfterIndividual results vary. Photos shared with client permission.
Acne doesn't have a one-size-fits-all solution. Our acne specialists combine professional Face Reality protocols with expert extractions, blue LED therapy, gentle chemical peels, galvanic treatments and a customized home-care regimen.
These photos follow one client's progress through four months of our Acne Bootcamp, demonstrating what a consistent, personalized approach can achieve.
1 First visit
2 Clearing
3 Healing marks
4 Clear · 4 monthsIsotretinoin (Accutane) works, and for severe cystic acne it can be the right call. It is also a serious medication. Here is what it involves, so you can choose with the full picture.
The facts, from the FDA label and published research.
A typical course runs 15 to 20 weeks, with a new prescription every 30 days and blood tests for liver and cholesterol.
Of patients get dry, cracked lips. About half get dry skin, and nearly 1 in 4 get nosebleeds.
See acne return after finishing a course, depending on the study. One study found relapse nearly twice as common in young men as in young women.
The label warns of depression and mood changes, and doctors screen at every visit. A 2023 review of 1.6 million patients found no higher suicide risk overall, but parents should know what to watch for.
For mild to moderate acne, a plan built around how acne actually forms.
A breakout starts as a tiny clog under the skin weeks before you can see it. Clearing what is already forming, and stopping new clogs, takes about three months. We would rather tell you that now than promise overnight results.
Sources: isotretinoin prescribing information (FDA label); Kapała et al., Int J Environ Res Public Health, 2022; Tan et al., JAMA Dermatology, 2023; relapse range from a 2013 review of 13 studies in Dermatology; Morales-Cardona and Sánchez-Vanegas, Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, 2013. Individual results vary.
You will feel some pressure. Our estheticians are trained to extract thoroughly and gently, with steam and galvanic to soften pores first, and you can pause at any time.
Yes. We treat tweens from age 10, and teens too. Starting at the first breakouts keeps acne from settling in and scarring. A parent or guardian must stay with your child for the entire appointment, and we build a simple routine your family can actually follow.
Most clients see calmer skin within the first few visits. Acne clears in stages, which is why the Acne Bootcamp is a 3-month program with treatments every two weeks.
Some clients see a short flare in the first few weeks as congestion comes to the surface. We track it with you and adjust your routine if needed.
Usually, yes. Tell us about every medication on your intake form. Peels are paused while on isotretinoin. Extractions continue, just approached more carefully.
Yes. We treat cystic, inflamed and hormonal acne every day. In extreme cases where infection is present, we refer you to a dermatologist, and we are happy to work alongside your prescription plan.
We do. We avoid benzoyl peroxide and retinol and approach every treatment with care and consideration. Blue LED, ultrasonic, HydraPurge, extractions and some actives are still permitted.
