Microdermabrasion Facial in Boston

Who it is for

Rough or uneven texture, dullness, clogged pores, mild post-breakout marks and makeup that will not sit smoothly. A good choice before an event or after a long Boston winter.

A trusted technology since the 1980s

Microdermabrasion has been a professional skin care staple since the 1980s. Early machines sprayed fine crystals across the skin. Diamond tip microdermabrasion, which we use, replaces loose crystals with a sterile, diamond-coated tip and gentle suction, so there is no grit left behind and the depth can be controlled precisely for your skin.

What happens during your microdermabrasion facial

Every signature facial begins with breathwork, essential oils, steam, double cleansing and an expert skin analysis. Then a sterile diamond tip gently resurfaces the skin while light suction lifts away dead cells, adjusted for your skin type and sensitivity. A calming mask and serums follow, and twenty minutes of our world-class massage finish the visit.

Wet or dry microdermabrasion

Dry microdermabrasion uses the diamond tip on its own for a more thorough polish, a great fit for rough texture, congestion and dullness. Wet microdermabrasion pairs the diamond tip with a hydrating solution flowing through the handpiece, so the skin is exfoliated and hydrated at the same time, a gentler choice for dry or sensitive skin. Your esthetician recommends one at your skin analysis.

Results

Skin feels instantly smoother and looks brighter. Serums absorb better and makeup goes on more evenly. A monthly series builds the best results for texture and marks.

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

• Mild pinkness usually fades within a few hours.
• Wear SPF 30 or higher every day. New skin is more sun sensitive.
• Skip retinoids, exfoliating acids and scrubs for 48 to 72 hours.
• Use a gentle cleanser and a simple moisturizer.
• Avoid saunas, swimming pools and heavy sweating for 24 hours, and no facial waxing for one week.

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.