FAQ
Buccal Lifting Face Massage
What is a buccal lifting face massage?
Sculptural Facial massage is a technique that improves the overall look of the face, tones the epidermis, increases elasticity, and also helps to relax the facial muscles. This treatment is often called non-surgical lifting or facelift massage. After the session, the skin becomes taut, definition is sharper, and wrinkles are smoothed out. The peculiarity of the treatment is that the effect occurs not only on the skin but also on the muscles.
What are the benefits of the Buccal Lifting Face massage?
Buccal massage, which involves massaging the inside of the cheeks, offers several benefits for the skin and overall facial appearance. Here’s how it can impact your skin:
Buccal massage improves circulation by stimulating blood flow. It helps deliver more oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, which can enhance skin health and radiance.
Reduces Puffiness using the technique that can help drain excess fluid and reduce swelling in areas such as the cheeks and under-eye region, leading to a less puffy appearance.
Regular buccal massage enhances contours, helping to tone and lift the facial muscles, potentially leading to more defined cheekbones and a firmer jawline.
It relieves tension in the facial muscles, reducing the appearance of stress-related lines and contributing to a more relaxed facial expression.
Chemical Peels
What is a chemical peel?
A chemical peel is an acid solution that is applied to the skin. It dissolves the outermost layer of skin cells, which then peels off over the following days to reveal the fresher, younger layer below. Peels are very effective in treating a large range of skin concerns such as aging, sun damage, acne, mild scarring, improving skin brightness, and evening skin tone.
Peels can be light, moderate or deep. Light peels require no down time from work and your normal activities. Moderate peels may require a day or two, and deep peels can require a week or more of down time to allow the skin to fully heal. Estheticians who are not working in a medical setting perform light to moderate peels only. Deep peels can only be performed by a physician, or under a physician’s supervision, for your safety.
Facials
What is a facial? Why do I need one?
A facial is a professional cleansing, purifying, and beautifying treatment of the skin on the face and neck. Facials are the number one treatment performed by estheticians, and a good way for your therapist to get a good understanding of your skin prior to suggesting more aggressive treatments.
For most people, facials can be scheduled every four weeks, although your therapist may recommend a different schedule. There are many variations of facials based on different needs, as well as different lengths of time. A mini facial may be only 20–30 minutes in length, while a more luxurious version may be 75–90 minutes in length. Tell your esthetician exactly what you want to get out of your facial, and she/he will be able to recommend a facial to meet your needs.
Antiaging
What are antiaging treatments?
Thanks to the wonders of science and innovation by skin care professionals, you can choose from a wide range of antiaging treatments. You need not have wrinkles or discoloration to participate actively in an antiaging regime—many smart consumers begin caring for and protecting their skin at a young age.
Consumers today are opting for minimally invasive procedures to avoid downtime and the unmistakable appearance of having had surgery. People may notice that after treatments with their skin care professional, they simply seem healthier, happier, less tired, and more confident.
Your skin care professional may be able to provide a variety of antiaging treatments, such as facials, chemical exfoliation, galvanic treatment, and phototherapy (exposure to light-emitting diodes or intense pulsed light). He or she may also be trained in a host of other treatments that, while not strictly antiaging, can make you feel more attractive, such as hair removal, makeup application, and sunless tanning.
Who can benefit from antiaging treatments?
Anyone smart enough to use sunscreen is already participating in an antiaging regimen, and you can do so much more. Treatment recommendations will vary according to skin type and condition, chronological age and skin maturity, level of sun damage (everyone has some), and the goals you have for your skin.
Waxing
I’ve never been waxed before. How is it done?
Waxing is the most common method of hair removal in spas today. Hair on any part of the body or face can be waxed. Warm wax is applied to the area and then removed, bringing the hair with it. There are two types of wax: hard and soft. Hard wax, which is easier on delicate skin, is often used on the face, underarms, and bikini area. Soft wax is used on the legs, arms, back, and chest.
Waxing reduces hair growth when performed at regular 30-day intervals. Because waxing pulls the hair out by the root, it grows back softer, finer, and thinner. The more you wax, the less hair grows back.
Waxing should not be performed if you have particularly sensitive skin, because it pulls off a couple of layers of skin cells along with the hair. Waxing can cause tenderness and swelling. In addition, some medications will cause the skin to react badly to waxing. Don’t wax if you’re taking Retin-A, Accutane, or any type of acne prescription.
How much does it hurt?
Most people tolerate it well and get used to the sensation after a few treatments. The level of discomfort you will feel depends on your level of pain tolerance in general and which area is being waxed. If you still find waxing very uncomfortable after several treatments, many estheticians offer numbing crèmes that can be applied 45 minutes prior to the service. Before their appointment, clients should take two ibuprofen tablets to reduce discomfort and decrease inflammation in the post-waxed area. For women, it is generally best not to schedule waxing services just before or during your period, as you are more sensitive to pain at this time and will experience more discomfort.
Acne
What causes acne? How can skin care treatments help?
Most people tolerate it well and get used to the sensation after a few treatments. The level of discomfort you will feel depends on your level of pain tolerance in general and which area is being waxed. If you still find waxing very uncomfortable after several treatments, many estheticians offer numbing crèmes that can be applied 45 minutes before the service. Before their appointment, clients should take two ibuprofen tablets to reduce discomfort and decrease inflammation in the post-waxed area. For women, it is generally best not to schedule waxing services just before or during your period, as you are more sensitive to pain at this time and will experience more discomfort.
Who can benefit from acne treatment?
Anyone who has acne can benefit from treatment. Acne sufferers often state that their quality of life and self-esteem improve dramatically once their acne is alleviated. If you seek a licensed esthetician’s care, chances are you’ve already tried over-the-counter preparations with disappointing results.
Depending on the grade of your acne, your esthetician will discuss the treatment options that would be the most successful for you. If you have Grade 4 acne, your esthetician will refer you to a dermatologist who can treat it medically. Once your acne is under control and improving, your esthetician can suggest treatments that will assist you in accelerating the healing process and relieving pigmentation that often accompanies acne.