Dermaplaning in Boston

Who it is for

Dull texture, makeup that sits on the surface, fine facial hair, and anyone preparing for photos or an event. It is a gentle option for skin that cannot tolerate strong acids.

How dermaplaning works

After your skin is cleansed and dry, a sterile surgical blade is drawn gently across the skin at a low angle. It removes the outermost layer of dead cells and fine vellus hair. Dermaplaning is performed within a signature facial, so you still enjoy the full ritual and massage.

Results

Skin looks instantly brighter and feels very smooth. Serums absorb better and makeup goes on more evenly. Plan on repeating every four weeks.

Before you book

Your esthetician reviews your intake form before every treatment. Please tell us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have an active skin infection or cold sore, a recent sunburn, or use prescription retinoids or isotretinoin, so we can adjust your treatment. If you have had Botox, fillers, laser or other injections, please wait two weeks before your facial.

Aftercare

• Wear SPF 30 or higher every day. Freshly exfoliated skin is more sun sensitive.
• Skip retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs for 48 to 72 hours.
• Avoid saunas, hot yoga and heavy sweating for 24 hours.
• Hydrating serums absorb beautifully now. Use clean brushes if you wear makeup.
• No waxing, threading or other exfoliation on the face for one week.
• Fine hair grows back the same, never thicker or darker.

Done for you, start to finish

We never hand you a cleanser and point you to a sink. Some spas make you wash your own face before they start. Here, every step is done for you, from the double cleanse to the final massage. Just lie back.

Membership pricing

Members save on every visit. The Signature membership is $129 a month for a 50-minute signature facial, and the Advanced membership is $199 a month. Students pay $99 Tuesday to Thursday with student happy hour.

Where we are

Proven in Dallas, now in Boston. Facial Theory began in Dallas, Texas, where our sister studio has earned over 100 five-star reviews. Facial Theory Boston is run separately, with the same method and the same standard of care.

Facial Theory is a private skin studio inside Sola Salon Studios at 3 Center Plaza, Government Center, one client at a time. See our location and directions.

Serving Back Bay, Newbury Street, Downtown Boston, Financial District, Beacon Hill, South End, Seaport, North End, Fenway and Kenmore, Charlestown, South Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Newton, Quincy, Government Center, West End, Chestnut Hill, Brighton, Allston, Wellesley.