Facials · 3 min read ·
What should I expect at my first clinic facial?
A step-by-step look at a medical facial, from consultation to aftercare.
Quick answer: A clinic facial starts with a skin assessment, then cleansing, exfoliation, a targeted treatment step and protection, with advice on home care. Most take around an hour.
Assessment
Your practitioner checks your skin and asks about your routine.
Treatment
Cleansing, exfoliation, a treatment mask or peel and finishing products.
Afterwards
Skin may look slightly pink then brighter. Avoid heavy make-up for the rest of the day.
Home care
You will get suggestions to keep results going.
Common questions
Should I arrive with make-up on?
Clean skin is ideal, but we can cleanse it off.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
