When it comes to achieving healthier, more radiant skin, not all facials are created equal. While spa facials are a relaxing experience and give you an instant glow, the results won’t last. Medical-grade facials go several steps further, working at a cellular level to improve skin health, texture, and long-term resilience.
At Simply Dermatology, we specialize in medical-grade facials that deliver visible, lasting results. Ever wondered what the difference is between a spa facial and a medical-grade facial? Here’s what sets them apart and how to choose the right one for your skin.
What Makes a Facial “Medical-Grade”?
A medical-grade facial is performed in a clinical setting using advanced technology and medical-strength ingredients that penetrate deeper into the skin. We customize each treatment for your individual skin type, concerns, and goals. These facials can address everything from acne and dullness to fine lines and uneven tone.
Medical-grade facials deliver results beyond what standard spa treatments can achieve.
Medical vs. Spa Facials: What’s the Difference?
Spa facials are great for relaxation and a short-term glow, and medical-grade facials are designed to create lasting changes in your skin’s health and appearance. The difference lies in both the depth of treatment and the science behind it.
Technology that Works Below the Surface
Medical-grade facials use advanced technology to reach deeper layers of the skin, where collagen, hydration, and cellular repair actually happen. Treatments like HydraFacial MD®, Salt Facial®, and Aquagold® improve circulation, boost collagen production, and smooth texture.
Active Ingredients With Real Results
Unlike spa products that work on the surface, medical-grade facials use clinical formulations with active concentrations of ingredients, such as peptides, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, and antioxidants. These ingredients repair damage, stimulate renewal, and strengthen the skin barrier to address concerns like uneven tone, dullness, breakouts, and early aging.
Customized Skin Care from Skin Experts
Our trained professionals perform all of our medical-grade facials under the direction of Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Kally Papantoniou. Each treatment is customized to your skin type and goals, whether that’s restoring clarity, refining texture, or maintaining youthful elasticity. This precision ensures not only visible results after one visit, but also cumulative improvement with continued care.
Results You Can See and Feel
Medical-grade facials don’t just make your skin look better; they help it function better. By optimizing cellular turnover and collagen activity, your skin becomes stronger, brighter, and more resilient with each treatment. Check out more details and pricing on our Facials Page!
Our Most Popular Medical-Grade Facials
HydraFacial MD®
A three-step experience that delivers an unparalleled deep cleaning and hydrating experience. All levels of Hydrafacial deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate using patented vortex technology. HydraFacial delivers antioxidants and peptides into the skin for instant, luminous results that are safe for all skin types. Add on a customized booster or lymphatic drainage massage for even more dramatic results.
Keravive Scalp Facial
Using HydraFacial technology, Keravive cleanses, exfoliates, and nourishes the scalp to promote healthier hair and improve scalp balance.
Salt Facial®
A complete resurfacing treatment that begins with organic sea salt exfoliation, followed by ultrasound infusion with plant stem cells, and finishes with LED light therapy. This three-step process smooths, hydrates, and clarifies the skin while promoting collagen renewal.
Aquagold® Facial
This facial uses 24k gold microchannel technology to deliver customized serums just below the skin’s surface. It helps refine pores, smooth texture, and enhance overall radiance. Add on Botox, PRP, or both for added smoothness and rejuvenation.
Chemical Peel
A customized resurfacing treatment designed to reduce sun damage, fine lines, and uneven tone. By gently removing the top layer of dead skin, chemical peels reveal brighter, smoother, and more refined skin with minimal downtime.
Dermaplane Facial
This exfoliating treatment uses a sterile surgical blade to remove dead skin cells and fine vellus hair (peach fuzz), leaving the surface ultra-smooth and radiant. This is followed by a hydrating mask to brighten the skin, and is concluded with LED Light Therapy to stimulate collagen. Dermaplane facials enhance product absorption, creating a flawless base for skincare or makeup.
Why Choose a Medical-Grade Facial
Whether you want to refine your texture, address breakouts, or simply maintain youthful radiance, medical-grade facials are the most effective way to transform your skin’s long-term health. They’re customizable, backed by dermatologic science, and safe for all skin types when performed by trained professionals.
At Simply Dermatology, our facials are never one-size-fits-all. Every treatment is customized under the guidance of Dr. Kally Papantoniou—a Board Certified Dermatologist and five-time Best of Long Island winner—ensuring that your skin receives the highest level of precision and care.
Transform Your Skin with a Medical-Grade Facial
Glowing, healthy skin starts with professional care. Schedule your medical-grade facial at Simply Dermatology and experience the difference of dermatologist-designed treatments that truly change your skin.
Call us at 631-377-7241 to schedule your appointment.
Other blogs you might like to check out: Hydrafacial and Keravive FAQs and Facials that Help Fade Dark Spots
-Dr. Papantoniou