Frequently asked questions

We recommend avoiding retinol, exfoliating products, waxing, and excessive sun exposure for several days before your appointment.

Yes. Many treatments can be adjusted for sensitive skin, rosacea, and compromised skin barriers.

Some clients may experience mild purging or a temporary breakout after a treatment, especially if congestion is being cleared from the skin.

Results vary based on the treatment and your home care routine. Consistent skincare and regular appointments help maintain long-term results.

Absolutely. All treatments can be customized for both men and women based on their skin concerns and goals.

Yes. Based on your skin concerns, we can recommend a customized treatment plan and home care routine to help you achieve the best long-term results.

Regular facials help maintain healthy, balanced skin by improving circulation, supporting cell turnover, and addressing concerns such as acne, congestion, dehydration, pigmentation, and signs of aging.

Most clients benefit from a facial every 4–6 weeks, depending on their skin goals and concerns.

Many treatments can be safely modified during pregnancy; however, some advanced treatments and ingredients may not be recommended. Please let us know if you are pregnant before your appointment.

Yes, especially for many advanced treatments, including peels, dermaplaning, microneedling, and laser hair removal, we recommend avoiding retinol and exfoliating products for approximately 5–7 days beforehand.

The M.M. Essential Facial is ideal for regular upkeep and maintaining healthy skin.

The M.M. Advanced Facial offers additional customization and more advanced treatment options.

The M.M. Bespoke Facial is the most customized and comprehensive option, designed for clients who want a more elevated, results-driven treatment.

• Avoid retinol, exfoliating acids, and harsh scrubs for 3–5 days prior.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure before your appointment.

• Avoid heat, sweating, saunas, and excessive sun exposure for 24 hours.
• Wear SPF daily.
• Avoid exfoliating products for 2–3 days.
• Keep skin hydrated and follow your recommended home care

Hydrafacial is a multi-step treatment that deeply cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and hydrates the skin using advanced vortex technology and targeted serums.

No. Most clients leave with glowing, refreshed skin and can return to normal activities immediately.

Hydrafacial is ideal for dullness, dehydration, congestion, enlarged pores, fine lines, and overall skin maintenance.

The classic Hydrafacial focuses on cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, and hydration.

The deluxe option allows for more customization and targeted boosters.

The ultimate glow option is the most comprehensive treatment, designed for maximum radiance, deeper correction, and additional enhancements.

• Avoid retinol, exfoliating products, waxing, and excessive sun exposure for 5–7 days prior.
• Avoid injectables within 2 weeks before treatment.

• Avoid heat, workouts, saunas, and excessive sweating for 24 hours.
• Avoid exfoliating products, retinol, and acids for 3–5 days.
• Wear SPF daily.
• Keep skin hydrated and avoid picking or touching the skin.

Buccal sculpting is an advanced massage technique that works both inside and outside the mouth to release facial tension, improve circulation, enhance lymphatic drainage, and define facial contours.

The Helena Method uses a lighter, lymphatic-focused approach designed to reduce puffiness and restore a naturally refreshed appearance.

The Yakov Method is a sculptural technique focused on releasing muscular tension and enhancing facial definition.

We recommend waiting at least 2 weeks after Botox and 4 weeks after filler before receiving treatment.

Many clients see the best results with a series of treatments followed by maintenance sessions every 4–6 weeks.

• Avoid Botox for 2 weeks prior and filler for 4 weeks prior.
• Avoid alcohol and excessive salt intake the day before if possible.
• Arrive hydrated.

• Drink plenty of water to support lymphatic drainage.
• Mild tenderness in the jaw or facial muscles may occur.
• Limit excessive salt and alcohol intake for 24 hours to reduce fluid retention.

DMK Enzyme Therapy is an advanced skin revision treatment designed to improve how the skin functions from within. It supports circulation, oxygenation, lymphatic drainage, and long-term skin health.

DMK can help improve acne, pigmentation, sensitivity, rosacea, aging concerns, and overall skin rejuvenation.

No, the standard DMK Enzyme Therapy is a no downtime treatment that can be done year round and will leave your skin radiant and glowing.

• Avoid retinol, exfoliating acids, waxing, and excessive sun exposure for 5–7 days.
• Avoid Botox or filler within 2 weeks before treatment.

• Avoid sweating, workouts, saunas, heat, and sun exposure for 24 hours.
• Avoid exfoliating products, retinol, and active ingredients for 5–7 days.
• Follow your prescribed DMK home care routine.
• Wear SPF daily.

Microneedling is a collagen-stimulating treatment that creates controlled microchannels within the skin to improve acne scars, fine lines, pigmentation, enlarged pores, and skin texture.

Most clients see best results with a series of 3–6 treatments spaced about 4–6 weeks apart.

Microneedling may not be suitable for clients who are pregnant, have active acne breakouts, skin infections, certain medical conditions, or are using Accutane.

You may experience redness, sensitivity, and mild dryness for a few days following treatment.

• Avoid retinol, exfoliating products, self-tanner, and excessive sun exposure for 5–7 days.
• Avoid Botox or filler within 2 weeks of treatment.
• Avoid blood-thinning medications if approved by your physician.
• Arrive with clean skin.

• Redness, sensitivity, and dryness are normal for several days.
• Avoid heat, sweating, workouts, and saunas for 24–48 hours.
• Avoid makeup for 24 hours.
• Avoid retinol, exfoliants, acids, and active ingredients for 5–7 days.
• Wear SPF daily and avoid direct sun exposure.
• Do not pick or exfoliate peeling skin.

Not always. Some treatments, such as BioRePeel and FactorFive RDS, are designed to provide corrective results with little to no visible peeling.

Peels can improve acne, pigmentation, melasma, sun damage, fine lines, texture, and uneven skin tone.

This depends on the type of peel and your skin goals. Many clients benefit from a series spaced every 1–4 weeks.

We recommend avoiding retinol, exfoliating products, sun exposure, and waxing for approximately 5–7 days prior to treatment.

• Avoid retinol, exfoliants, waxing, and sun exposure for 5–7 days.
• Avoid other resurfacing treatments for 2 weeks prior.

• Mild dryness or flaking may occur.
• Avoid heat, sweating, sun exposure, and active skincare for 5–7 days.
• Wear SPF daily.
• Do not pick or peel the skin.

Dermaplaning is a gentle exfoliation treatment that removes dead skin buildup and fine facial hair to reveal smoother, brighter skin.

No. Dermaplaning does not change the texture, color, or thickness of your hair.

Dermaplaning may not be recommended for clients with active acne, inflamed skin, or certain skin conditions.

Yes. Dermaplaning can often be combined with facials, Hydrafacial, peels, and other treatments for enhanced results.

• Avoid retinol, exfoliating acids, waxing, and sun exposure for 5–7 days.
• Avoid chemical peels or laser treatments for 2 weeks prior.

• Avoid heat, workouts, saunas, and sweating for 24 hours.
• Avoid retinol, exfoliants, and active ingredients for 3–5 days.
• Wear SPF daily.
• Avoid direct sun exposure as the skin may be more sensitive.

Laser hair removal uses concentrated light energy to target the pigment within the hair follicle. The heat from the laser helps damage the follicle, slowing future hair growth over time.

Laser hair removal provides long-term hair reduction, but maintenance treatments may be needed over time. Most clients typically need 6–8 sessions for best results.

Treatments are typically scheduled every 4–8 weeks depending on the treatment area and your individual hair growth cycle.

Most clients describe the sensation as mild warmth, a slight pinching feeling, or similar to a rubber band snap against the skin. Thanks to the advanced cooling system, treatments are designed to be comfortable and virtually painless.

There is little to no downtime after treatment. Mild redness or swelling may occur for a few hours following the appointment, but most clients return to normal activities right away.

Hair does not fall out immediately after treatment. Treated hairs will begin shedding over the following days to weeks. Over time, hair regrowth becomes finer, lighter, and less dense.

Yes. Our advanced triple-wavelength laser technology is safe and effective for a variety of skin tones and hair types, including skin types I–VI.

Laser hair removal can be performed on most areas of the face and body, including the lip, chin, underarms, bikini line, Brazilian, legs, arms, back, chest, abdomen, neck, and full face.

Laser hair removal is not recommended on the eyelids, eyebrows, or surrounding eye area.

Our laser combines three wavelengths in one device to target different hair depths and hair types more effectively. This technology allows for safe, fast, and precise treatments while helping maximize results.

Temporary redness, swelling, itching, or mild irritation are common after treatment and usually resolve within a few hours.

Pigment changes, including temporary darkening or lightening of the skin, may occur in some clients, particularly those with darker skin tones or recent sun exposure.

Rare side effects can include blistering, crusting, scarring, or temporary texture changes.

During your consultation, we will review your medical history, medications, previous hair removal methods, skin concerns, and treatment goals to ensure laser hair removal is appropriate for you.

We may also discuss treatment expectations, timelines, pricing, and before-and-after photos.

For the best results, please review the following guidelines before your appointment:

• Shave the treatment area closely before your appointment.
• Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 7 days prior to treatment.
• If you are sunburned or recently tanned, wait at least 2 weeks before treatment.
• Avoid sunless tanning products for 7 days prior to treatment.
• Arrive with clean skin free of makeup, lotion, deodorant, perfume, or oils.
• Stop waxing, tweezing, threading, sugaring, and depilatory creams at least 3 weeks prior to treatment.
• Avoid retinols, retinoids, hydroquinone, AHAs, BHAs, Differin, Tazorac, and other exfoliating products for 7 days prior to treatment.
• Avoid chemical peels and other laser treatments in the area for 2 weeks before and after treatment.
• If you are prone to cold sores, taking an antiviral medication before treatment is recommended.
• Clients using Accutane or similar medications within the last 6 months cannot receive laser hair removal.
• Avoid strenuous exercise 2 hours before and after treatment.
• If you have Botox or filler in the area being treated, wait at least 14 days before and after injections.
• Antibiotics may increase photosensitivity. If you are taking antibiotics, please consult your physician before treatment.
• Wear loose-fitting clothing after your appointment, especially for larger treatment areas.

Following your laser treatment, mild redness, swelling, itching, or warmth may occur for a few hours up to 48 hours.

To protect your skin and achieve the best results:

• Avoid direct sun exposure and tanning beds throughout your treatment series and for at least 1 month after your final session.
• Wear SPF 30 or higher daily.
• Avoid hot tubs, baths, saunas, vigorous workouts, and excessive sweating for 24–48 hours.
• Wash treated areas gently with cool to lukewarm water and mild soap.
• Do not use retinols, glycolics, exfoliants, bleaching creams, or other irritating products for 1 week.
• Do not wax or pluck between treatments. Shaving and trimming are okay.
• Avoid picking or scratching the treated area.
• Some hairs may appear to regrow after treatment, but this is usually part of the shedding process rather than true regrowth.
• Gentle exfoliation with a soft washcloth or loofah may help encourage shedding once the skin is no longer sensitive.

Most clients require 6–10 sessions for best results. Treatments are generally spaced 4–8 weeks apart. Consistency is important for achieving optimal long-term hair reduction.