Million Dollar Facials

Don't worry at all - it happens more often than you might think! When you arrive, your therapist will carry out a thorough skin consultation before your treatment begins. This allows us to assess your skin's current condition, understand your concerns, and recommend the most suitable facial for you.

If the facial you originally booked is not the best match, we will guide you toward a more appropriate treatment so you still get the best possible results. Your treatment will always be tailored to the time you originally booked, and if there are any differences in pricing, we will discuss these with you beforehand so you feel completely comfortable before we begin.

Your skin's needs can change over time, and our priority is making sure you receive a treatment that truly benefits you.

While these treatments are designed to be safe, everyone's skin is unique, and it is important to distinguish between a normal response and a true reaction. Most clinical facials involve active ingredients which naturally cause temporary changes as the skin begins its renewal process.

Signs of a Normal Response vs. A Reaction

Normal Responses (The Healing Phase):

• Mild Redness: Similar to a light sunburn, which usually subsides within 12-48 hours.
• Tightness or Dryness: As the skin exfoliates, it may feel slightly tight for a few days.
• Minor Purging: Small, temporary breakouts may occur as toxins are drawn to the surface.

Signs of a Reaction (When to Take Action):

• Intense Burning or Heat: If the skin feels painfully hot or continues to burn long after the treatment.
• Swelling or Hives: Any significant raised bumps, welts, or swelling (especially around the eyes).
• Extreme Itching: Persistent, angry itching that does not stop.
• Blistering or Crusting: Any sign of the skin breaking, oozing, or forming unexpected scabs.

What to Do If You Have a Reaction

1. Keep it Cool and Calm: Immediately stop using all active products (Retinol, Vitamin C, Acids). Splash your face with cool (not ice-cold) water and use a clean, soft towel to pat dry.
2. Apply a Simple Barrier: Use a bland, fragrance-free moisturiser or a specialist post-procedure balm (like a Cica-cream). Avoid any products with perfumes or alcohol.
3. Contact Us: We are trained to handle post-treatment care. Send a clear photo of the area and we can advise if you need a specific soothing treatment or a mild over-the-counter antihistamine.
4. Avoid the Sun: A reaction makes your skin incredibly vulnerable. Stay out of direct sunlight and ensure you are wearing a physical SPF 50 to prevent further irritation or permanent marking.

Note: If you experience any difficulty breathing or swelling of the lips/tongue, seek medical attention immediately, as this may be a rare allergic response.

Combining a hands-on facial with advanced clinical protocols offers the best of both worlds, merging immediate relaxation and detoxification with deep, long-term skin transformation. While advanced techniques like microneedling or chemical peels do the heavy lifting at a cellular level to repair scarring and fine lines, hands-on elements - such as lymphatic drainage and cooling globe massages - address surface-level concerns like puffiness and inflammation. This synergy ensures that while your skin is being reworked for the future, it is also being calmed and nourished in the moment, significantly reducing potential downtime and leaving you with an instant, sculpted glow.

The primary benefit of this dual approach is the dramatic increase in product absorption and efficacy. Hands-on preparation, such as a professional double-cleanse and manual exfoliation, clears the path for advanced tools to work more effectively. When a manual massage is used alongside clinical serums, it stimulates blood flow and wakes up the skin, allowing medical-grade active ingredients to penetrate much deeper than they would during a standalone treatment.

Top 3 Benefits of a Combined Approach

1. Reduced Downtime and Redness: Advanced treatments can sometimes leave the skin temporarily sensitive. Incorporating hands-on cooling masks or ice globe massages immediately calms the heat in the skin, allowing you to walk out of the clinic looking refreshed rather than recovered.
2. Internal and External Detoxification: While advanced peels resurface the outside, hands-on lymphatic drainage works on the inside. By manually flushing away stagnant toxins and excess fluid, you achieve a snatched facial contour that clinical machines alone cannot always replicate.
3. Superior Sensory Experience: Clinical facials can sometimes feel functional. Adding hands-on elements restores the luxury spa feel, lowering cortisol levels and reducing stress, which is scientifically proven to improve skin healing and overall radiance.

To maintain a healthy, glowing complexion, most experts recommend having a professional facial every 4 to 6 weeks. This timeframe is designed to sync perfectly with your skin's natural regeneration cycle, which takes about 28 to 30 days for new cells to reach the surface. By timing your appointments this way, you are effectively resetting your skin just as old, dull cells begin to accumulate, ensuring your complexion stays vibrant and clear year-round.

The Key Benefits of Regular Facials

• Professional-Grade Deep Cleansing: Even with a great home routine, professional treatments reach deeper into the pores to remove stubborn congestion and toxins that daily washing can miss.
• Targeted Anti-Ageing: Regular sessions - especially those involving microneedling or peptides - boost collagen and elastin production, which naturally slows down as we age, helping to keep skin firm and smooth.
• Enhanced Product Absorption: By removing the barrier of dead skin cells through professional exfoliation, your expensive home-care serums can penetrate much deeper, making your entire skincare routine more effective.
• Stress Relief and Detoxification: Techniques like lymphatic drainage and ice globe massages do not just de-puff the face; they lower cortisol levels and melt away facial tension, providing a total wellness reset.

You will notice an immediate improvement in your skin's texture and radiance the moment you leave the clinic. Most clients walk away with an instant glass skin glow, feeling significantly smoother and more hydrated. Because the treatment removes dead skin cells and peach fuzz through dermaplaning, your skin will look brighter and your makeup will sit more flawlessly right away.

However, the Million Dollar results truly peak about one week after treatment. As your skin completes its natural renewal cycle following the microneedling and active peels, you will see a visible reduction in fine lines, more even skin tone, and increased firmness. These long-term benefits continue to improve over the following weeks as your body's natural collagen and elastin production is boosted.

Top 3 Milestones for Results

1. The Immediate Glow (Day 1): Expect instant luminosity and a snatched, de-puffed look thanks to the lymphatic drainage and deep hydration steps.
2. The Event-Ready Peak (Day 3-7): By the end of the first week, any slight post-treatment redness has subsided, and your skin appears at its most vibrant, firm, and clear.
3. Long-Term Transformation (After 4-6 weeks): With a consistent course of treatments, cumulative benefits like reduced acne scarring and softened deep wrinkles become much more prominent.

To ensure your skin heals beautifully and maintains that signature glow, following a dedicated aftercare routine is essential. For the first 24 to 48 hours, your skin enters a vital renewal phase where it is more permeable and sensitive to the environment. During this window, it is crucial to keep the skin cool and clean by avoiding any activities that induce excessive heat or sweating, such as saunas, steam rooms, or intense workouts.

Over the next seven days, your primary focus should be on hydration and protection. Because your skin has been deeply exfoliated, it is more susceptible to UV damage, making the daily application of a broad-spectrum SPF 50 non-negotiable. You should also pause any high-potency active skincare products - such as Retinols, Vitamin C, or AHAs - for at least 5 to 7 days to avoid over-stimulating the area.

The Post-Facial Checklist

The Do's:

• Apply SPF 50 Daily
• Drink Extra Water to support detoxification
• Use a Clean Pillowcase on the night of your treatment
• Stick to Gentle Skincare for the first 5 to 7 days

The Don'ts:

• Don't Touch or Pick your face for the first 24 hours
• Don't Use Actives (Retinols, Vitamin C, AHAs/BHAs) for at least one week
• Don't Apply Heavy Makeup for 24 hours; if you must, use only 100% mineral products
• Don't Overheat - avoid hot showers, saunas, steam rooms, and intense exercise for at least 48 hours

To get the most out of your Million Dollar experience, we recommend preparing your skin in the days leading up to your appointment. Proper preparation ensures your skin barrier is healthy and ready to absorb the high-potency professional ingredients used during your facial.

• 7 Days Before: Discontinue the use of any strong exfoliating treatments, including Retinols (Vitamin A), Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, or benzoyl peroxide. These can make the skin overly sensitive to the professional-grade acids used in our masks and peels.
• 48 Hours Before: Avoid any facial waxing, threading, or hair removal creams on the treatment area. You should also avoid excessive sun exposure or sunbed use, as we cannot treat sunburnt or highly sensitized skin.
• Day of Treatment: Arrive with a clean base if possible, though we will perform a deep double-cleanse as part of your session. We also recommend that men shave 24 hours prior to a facial (rather than the morning of) to avoid irritation during the exfoliation steps.

Investing in a Monthly Skin Maintenance Plan is the most effective way to transition from temporary quick fixes to lasting skin health. Just as consistent exercise transforms the body, regular professional treatments train your skin to perform at its peak. By scheduling an advanced facial every 4 to 6 weeks, you align with your skin's natural 28-day regeneration cycle. This consistency ensures that dead skin cells are removed before they can dull your complexion, and high-performance nutrients are replenished exactly when your cells need them most for repair and collagen production.

Beyond the immediate post-facial glow, a long-term maintenance plan serves as a powerful preventative strategy against the visible signs of ageing and environmental damage. Regular sessions allow your aesthetician to monitor your skin's changing needs through the seasons, catching potential issues like dehydration or congestion before they become problematic. Over time, this cumulative approach strengthens your skin's natural barrier, refines its texture, and ensures a permanently radiant, high-definition complexion that simply cannot be achieved through a home routine alone.