What Pre-Care should I follow before my facial?

We recommend either bringing your current skincare products with you to the appointment or taking a picture of your at home skincare routine. Inform your provider if you are currently on Accutane or have been on Accutane in the last 6 months, or if you're currently using retinols or Tretinoin.

Will my skin be red after a facial?

It's normal for an area of the skin to experience mild redness after a facial treatment. It is more common for patients to experience redness with manual extractions or dermaplaning.

Does dermaplaning hurt?

Dermaplaning is effective by performing a gentle scraping motion across the skin’s surface. With hair removal such as waxing and threading, most people have the idea that all hair removal is painful, but Dermaplaning is entirely painless. There are risks of cuts on the skin, however they are small and very minor as the pressure used for Dermaplaning cannot cause a deep cut. These nicks and scrapes  heal within 24-48 hours.

Can I wear makeup after my facial?

Ideally, we ask for you to avoid makeup for 24+ hours after a facial. if 24 hours is not possible, then please refrain from wearing makeup for 4 hours. Please note that certain facials may encourage longer downtime with no makeup recommended and this will be discussed by your MOBO esthetician.

What are the benefits of LED light facials?

"LED light therapy is mainly focused on skincare, promoting anti-aging effects and reducing inflammation. The purported benefits include an increase in the amount of collagen in the skin, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other stigmata of aging. Other uses of LED light therapy include acne, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, scarring and sun damage" (American Academy of Plastic Surgeons).

I'm pregnant, can I still have a facial?

n/a.

Can I tan after a facial?

We advice your to avoid being in the sun or using tanning beds for a minimum of 48 hours after a facial. As always, we recommend applying SPF to protect your skin.

For Chemical Peels, follow reccomedations given to your by your provider or your esthetician. In general, it is recomended to avoid the sun and tanning beds for 14+ days after a chemical peel.

I just got Botox/Filler. How long until I can get a facial?

We recommend getting a facial before injectables services or waiting 2 weeks after injectables services. It's always best to refer your injectables questions to your MOBO provider. 

How often should I get facials?

We recommend out clients get regular facials every 6-8 weeks for optimal results. 

What supplements do you recommend for skin health?

A high quality collagen, such as whole beauty collagen, or an oral supplement like H-S-N Synergy from our physician dispensary both help. Targeted topical treatments may also be recommended by your head spa therapist.