Our Glass Facial Process
Step 1:
Every aesthetic journey at Smart Skin Med Spa begins with a 30-minute consultation with our experienced skincare providers. During this time, we review your aesthetic goals, concerns, and medical history before conducting a thorough skin analysis.
Our experts use this information to tailor our treatments to meet your skin’s needs. Your personalized care plan may include our Glass Facial in Hoover or another advanced skin-focused technique. Prefer to avoid needles or skincare lasers? Inform your provider so they can adjust their recommendations accordingly.
If our Glass Facial is the smart choice for your skin, our team can schedule your appointment.
Step 2:
When you arrive at your appointment, your medical provider guides you to one of our clean and comfortable treatment rooms. Following an initial cleansing, we begin treatment.
At Smart Skin Med Spa, our Glass Facial in Hoover includes 3 skin-focused techniques:
- Dermaplaning: Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation technique that gently removes dull, dry skin cells and surface buildup. Your provider slowly glides a sterile, surgical-grade blade across your skin, sweeping away dead cells and peach fuzz. This technique helps light reflect more smoothly off your skin, yielding a glass-like glow.
- Chemical Peel: Our providers follow dermaplaning with a light, glycolic and lactic acid peel. This solution penetrates the uppermost skin layers, gently loosening the remaining dirt, oil, and dead skin cells. Additionally, lactic acid increases the skin’s moisture levels, brightening the complexion for plump, “bouncy” skin.
- Sheet Mask & Ice Globes: To lock in hydration for our signature, glass-like glow, our team completes treatment with a moisturizing mask and cooling ice globes. This duo swiftly decreases the skin’s internal temperature—a technique known as “skin icing”—that minimizes redness for tighter, calmer skin.
Step 3:
This 45 to 60-minute treatment in Hoover involves no downtime, allowing you to resume your normal routine immediately. Your skin may appear slightly pink after your appointment, but this minor redness should subside within 1 to 3 hours.
Our experts recommend drinking extra water following treatment. Glass-like luminosity is the result of healthy, hydrated skin, and dehydration can dull your post-facial glow. Additionally, avoid prolonged sun exposure and reapply an SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours to avoid sun damage and maintain clear, even skin.
Step 4:
While one session noticeably improves texture and luminosity, optimal results develop over time. For maximum clarity and a lasting glow, we recommend a series of 3 treatments spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
You can expect to enjoy your glass-like glow for up to 3 to 6 months after your final session. Our providers recommend scheduling a maintenance appointment every 6 to 8 weeks and incorporating medical-grade skincare products.
Considering a Glass Facial in Hoover before a special event? We recommend a series of 2 to 3 sessions. Contact our office to receive a customized treatment strategy to get your skin photo-ready.
