“I will not let age change me. I will change the way I age.” - Anonymous
We’re inundated with different types of skin treatments these days, from trendy gimmicks on Tiktok, to celebrity-endorsed home remedies. However, with so much information at our fingertips, we can easily research our skin concerns, and with a deeper dive, you find yourself looking into medical aesthetics for results-driven treatments.
Whether you’ve tried a medical facial, spa facial, or you’re completely new to the skin rejuvenation realm, we are happy to ease you into a skin routine that will leave your skin feeling and looking better as we all age.
At Martin’s Rejuvenation Centre, we pride ourselves on giving our clients a custom facial treatment specific to their skin type, their skin needs, and their skin goals. Our medical laser aestheticians are guided by our medical director, who specializes in age management medicine and medical aesthetics. This translates to an exemplary level of training for each of our medical aestheticians.
Custom facials, microdermabrasion, and peels are a great starting point to introduce your skin to a world of corrective benefits that will help you with pigmentation, sun damage, dull skin, uneven tone & texture, or simply to maintain beautiful and glowing skin. At MRC, our skin care experts will assess to determine the type of facial best suited for your skin concerns and long-term goals.
This guide will navigate you through the “Best of Barrie’s” results-driven medical-grade facials, peels, and microdermabrasion offered at MRC.
What is a Medical-Grade Facial?
Medical-grade facials are professionally administered treatments in a clinic setting. This distinction allows treatment providers to use clinic-grade solutions for treating deeper into the skin (epidermis), which is not normally performed in a spa. Medical-grade facials are customized to your comfort level and skin concerns.
The solution can consist of glycolic acid with at least 15% free acid value (FAV), a blend of alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), or a trichloroacetic acid (TCA) which is a stronger and deeper medical peel- giving you better results, faster.
These peels are designed to speed up cell turnover, eliminating dead skin cells sitting on our skin, and eventually exposing fresh skin cells- creating a brighter and smoother complexion.
If you have a specific skin goal in mind, consistency is key to medical-grade facials. Your clinician will suggest the best interval between treatments, though a monthly appointment is typical for cumulative benefits.
Facials for First Timers at Martin’s Rejuvenation
Now that we know what a medical grade facial is, let’s jump in and learn more about the facials we offer in our clinic for first-timers.
Here at MRC, we are not short on facial treatments that are fully customizable to your skin needs. Our skilled certified medical estheticians starts by cleansing and toning your face to eliminate dirt, pollution, and product buildup. Followed by mild micropolish to gently exfoliate the epidermis, then the customized mask to rehydrate the skin, address anti-aging, or treat active acne.
These pampering facial sessions are powered by pharmaceutical-grade products such as SkinCeuticals and ZO Skin Health to optimize the results you came here for.
Let us rejuvenate and refresh your skin, leaving you with an overall glow, tighter skin and healthy complexion!
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a multi-step facial that includes cleansing, exfoliating, and pore cleaning all in one go. It works with a gentle but effective vacuum technology that helps remove dirt and gunk from pores.
During a microdermabrasion treatment, your clinician will use a handheld device with a diamond tip to draw out dead skin cells and oil. Simultaneously, the facial will deliver hydrating & nourishing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, or antioxidants depending on your skin concerns.
If you are struggling with large or clogged pores, the microdermabrasion can be your go to choice which results in a softer and smoother complexion instantly. Microdermabrasion can be customized according to your skin type and concerns.
Jessner Peel
The Jessner peel treatment is a fast and effective way to give your skin a revitalizing and illuminating boost. The peel is a chemical exfoliation treatment that addresses a variety of skin concerns such as appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, minor scarring, acne, and reversing sun damage & hyperpigmentation.
The peel can also be customized according to your skin needs, such as using the formulation of lactic acid and salicylic acid for active acne or acne-prone skin. In contrast, we can use glycolic acid for anti-aging benefits and hyperpigmentation.
With a single treatment, you can enjoy a youthful and glowing complexion within two days post-peel. If you have a skin goal timeline, it is best to book 4 to 6 treatment sessions spaced at one month apart.
Try a medical-grade facial today!
Our medical facial treatments are suitable for all skin types, including active acne and rosacea. Our treatments may include extractions, and finished off with a pampering massage. A combination of facial treatments in between your laser, microneedling, or injectable program results in the skin feeling brighter, smoother, and softer.
Tip: don’t forget the other areas of the body! We can also treat the neck, chest, and back acne (“bacne”). The results of these treatments are maintained with the use of medical grade skincare products, and simply being consistent with your skincare routine day and night!
Book a consultation with one of our treatment designers to discuss your skin concerns and build a beautiful personalized program for your skin needs and goals!
Do you want to protect your skin investment?
It’s important to protect your skin after a facial treatment! Ensure you use a medical-grade SPF and Vitamin C combination to ensure your skin is protected and your facial treatment continue to give you the best results possible. With less sun damage to your skin, your face treatments will get you better results, faster!
We LOVE the Skinceuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF 50! It comes with a slight tint, giving your face the all over glow and added protection from UV and sun damage.
ZO is another staff favourite! We love the ZO Sunscreen + Primer SPF 30, ZO Smart Tone Broad-Spectrum SPF 50, and ZO Sunscreen + Powder SPF 30. This wide variety of SPF is sure to satisfy any of your preferences.
Best yet, purchase SPF and Vitamin C to boost your skin protection and receive 25% off both products during the month of May. Using both SPF and Vitamin C boosts the natural collagen production in your skin, giving you the ultimate protection from the sun while rebuilding your cells naturally, giving you a natural all over glow! Time to Glow!
Call us today for more information!
