Dermatological deep facial cleansing: face and back

How it works

The skin produces oil and renews its surface cells continuously. When this material builds up in the pores, blackheads (open comedones) and whiteheads (closed comedones) form, leaving the skin with an uneven texture and favoring acne.

Facial cleansing removes this buildup in stages: cleansing, exfoliation, softening of the skin with specific products, manual extraction of blackheads, and a finish with calming products and sunscreen. The technique and products are chosen according to the skin type, and the procedure can be combined with a diamond peel, for a more even exfoliation, and with LED, which has a calming effect.

Indications

• Dull skin, texture and poresBlackheads, clogged pores, oiliness and dull skin.
• Acne scarsAs a complement to acne treatment, in the non-inflamed phase.

Treated areas

What a session is like

The skin is cleansed and exfoliated and receives products that soften the blackheads. Extraction is then performed, with suitable technique and materials. At the end, a calming mask or LED, moisturizer and sunscreen are applied. A session lasts about 1 hour.

Recovery

The skin may be red for a few hours. You can return to your activities on the same day.

Sessions and results

The skin is cleaner and more even right after the session. The number of sessions and the interval between them depend on the dermatologist's individual evaluation and on each patient's clinical concern.

Contraindications

Facial cleansing is not recommended over intense inflammatory acne, wounds, infections or active herpes, over sunburned or irritated skin, or during rosacea flares. Use of isotretinoin and acids requires evaluation, because the skin is more sensitive.

At the evaluation, the dermatologist reviews your health history, current medications and previous procedures to confirm the indication.