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Our Facial Services

RevIVe MedSpa & Wellness provides a wide range of non-surgical and non-invasive facials in Friendswood that reverse the signs of aging or sun damage, enhance your natural facial features, and address all your skin concerns. Whether you want to brighten your complexion without triggering your sensitivity, shape your eyebrows semi-permanently, or suppress your wrinkles, our aestheticians will gladly discuss your options.

Vampire Facial

Description

You have probably seen the pictures on Instagram: a Celebrity’s face, covered in what appears to be blood spatter. No, it’s not Halloween makeup, it is actually one of the latest treatment options in skin care, also called the “Vampire facial.” While this facial might look a little scary on the surface–it boasts BIG results!

What is it, and how does it work exactly? The treatment consists of a combination therapy of microneedling combined with the application of PRP (platelet-rich plasma), which is derived from the client. PRP is isolated from the serum portion of the blood, which contains platelets and high levels of growth factors–which, when applied and microneedled into the skin, will stimulate cell division, turnover, and collagen production. The multipoint stem cells found in the PRP promote the development of new blood vessels, fatty tissue, and collagen-producing fibroblasts, leading to the emergence of younger-appearing skin and “reverse aging” for a period of months!

Procedure

The procedure begins with a venipuncture (blood draw) to obtain the blood needed for PRP extraction. With RevIVe facials in Friendswood, we take the additional step of starting an IV for the infusion of B vitamins, biotin, vitamin C, and glutathione, all vitamins and nutrients that promote collagenesis and skin health. The blood is then placed into a special vial for PRP extraction via centrifugation. After isolation, the PRP extract is then applied to the face, and microneedling is performed to introduce the PRP and growth factors down into the dermis. Additional PRP is then injected in areas of the face that dermal fillers would be applied, providing a truly natural biofilling effect.

As for recovery, there is generally only one day of “downtime”. The appearance immediately following the procedure is a bit “rashy”, and clients are encouraged to apply moisturizer several times the day of the procedure. You are able to apply makeup and resume normal activities the following day!

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Results

Our clients report significantly improved skin texture, plumpness, and tone following a single Vampire procedure! The skin tightening effects of the treatment continue to occur over a 3-month period following the facial and last up to a couple of years. At RevVive facials in Friendswood we use combinations of treatment with radiofrequency (Tripollar) or ultrasound (Ulthera) can lead to significantly amplified results as well.

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Treatment Frequency

While the Vampire facial leads to significant rejuvenation in just a single treatment, some clients opt to undergo a series of three Vampire facials; when done in a series, we recommend spacing treatments every 4-6 weeks.

More Information

Please visit www.vampirefacial.com for more information.

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Dermaplaning

Description

Dermaplaning is a simple and painless skin rejuvenation technique. The procedure exfoliates the dead skin cells and debris from the face, brightening the complexion. It also reduces the visibility of wrinkles, acne scars, and dullness. Dermaplaning is suitable for patients with rough skin.

Procedure

Dermaplaning is a quick in-office treatment that concludes within 30 to 45 minutes. Steam is used to soften your skin and open up the pores. Once your pores are open, a small scalpel is used to scrape away the dead skin cells and surface hair from your face.

Results

With dermaplaning facials in Friendswood your skin will look brighter, smoother, and more evenly-textured.

Treatment Frequency

Dermaplaning should ideally be performed every 4 to 6 weeks because the skin regeneration cycle takes around 30 days.

Hydrafacial

The Hydrafacial takes the basic “facial” to a new level! It starts by deeply cleansing, exfoliating, and extracting impurities and dead skin cells utilizing a combination of microdermabrasion and suction; next, it layers antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acids to address concerns from uneven skin tone, to fine lines and wrinkles, to enlarged pores.

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Procedure

This is not your typical relaxing spa facial–this is a medical-grade facial that provides lasting results! Lasting approximately one hour, the client can expect what feels like a fine sandpaper-like microdermabrasion performed with a wet suction tip. The procedure begins by cleansing with intense hydration to open pores and dissolve impurities. Next follows exfoliation with a mild glycolic and salicylic acid peel, improving skin texture and tone. A vacuum tool known as the vortex-extraction nozzle is then used to pull blackheads and other lingering impurities out of the pores, and the facial concludes with LED light therapy to kill bacteria that may lead to breakouts. Immediately following the procedure, clients see a fairly immediate improvement in skin tone and clarity; many say it looks like they were “buffed and polished!” The skin appears very mildly red in some cases, but makeup can be applied following the procedure. Hydrafacials and other RevIVe facials in Friendswood are an especially nice way to treat yourself and brighten your complexion ahead of an event or function!

Results

Hydrafacial boasts the ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve the skin’s elasticity and firmness, even skin tone and texture, unclog and reduce pore size–which can lead to decreased acne outbreaks, and obtaining an over-all skin “glow”, without downtime.

Treatment Frequency

While results are seen in a single session, some clients schedule a series of three facials 4-6 weeks apart for advanced rejuvenation!

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DELUXE HYDRAFACIALS

  • Anti-Aging Hydrafacial
  • Acne Hydrafacial
  • Glow Hydrafacial
  • Alastin Hydrafacial (for pre and post-treatments)
  • Rosacea Hydrafacial
  • Vitamin C Brightening Hydrafacial
  • Charcoal Hydrafacial

Description

All of our Deluxe Hydrafacials include the following:

  • Dermaplaning – gently removes dead skin cells, peach fuzz, and other buildup on the skin which allows for deeper penetration of products into the skin
  • Lymphatic drainage – helps relax and detoxify the body
  • LED red or blue light therapy – stimulates collagen production and kills acne-causing bacteria
  • LED Light See-Thru Hydrogel mask – has key ingredients like organic sprouted whole-grain protein to improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines, hyaluronic acid to allow for increased hydration of the skin, and organic green tea powder to soothe and calm the skin while strengthening the barrier
  • Specialty skincare boosters to address your specific skincare concerns

Specialty Boosters

Anti-Aging Deluxe Hydrafacial Booster options as the Doctor Babor Collagen HA booster, which is infused with collagen peptide complex to improve skin elasticity and firmness, Hyaluronic Acid to plump the skin with hydration, and Marine Collagen to maintain the skin’s youthfulness and glow

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The Omorovicza Advanced Skin Renewal Booster combines a highly concentrated dose of healing concentrate with vitamins A, C, and E to thoroughly repair and renew the skin, Hyaluronic Acid and niacinamide to pump and hydrate the skin, and Amino Acids to encourage circulation. The result is firmer, more youthful-looking skin

Additional Boosters

Vitamin C Brightening Deluxe Hydrafacial Booster is an intensive glycolic acid and vitamin C serum booster that accelerates surface renewal to minimize dark spots and hyperpigmentation for brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin.

Deluxe Glow Hydrafacial with the JLo Beauty Booster is an ideal booster in preparation for a big event that tackles lackluster skin for a glowing complexion. Ingredients include: olive leaf extract to reduce the appearance of aging by nourishing the skin with hydration, a Proprietary Hydracomplex that is made of nourishing ingredients to help improve the skin’s hydration and plumpness, a Fermented Adaptogen Blend to help support and restore the skin’s dewy glow and Niacinamide to deliver protective properties against environmental stressors

Rosacea Deluxe Hydrafacial includes the ZO Rozatrol booster which is specifically designed to relieve visible signs of redness; help replenish hydration, detoxify the skin and support a healthy skin barrier function; minimize inflammation & pores as well as control sebum.

*The rosacea Hydrafacial also includes the Skin Ceuticals Biocellulose Restorative Masque instead of the hydrogel mask. This soothing face mask will be paired with the LED red light therapy.

Deluxe Acne Hydrafacial includes the Murad Clarifying booster which is designed to treat congested skin, improve the appearance of pores, and refine skin texture. This facial will help cleanse, dissolve excess oil and purify pores. The intensive glycolic and salicylic acid serum helps to reduce the severity of acne and green tea extract helps soothe irritation.

*The acne deluxe hydrafacial does not include dermaplane or lymphatic drainage. It does include a Purifying Active Charcoal Hydrogel mask to deep clean pores and clarify skin’s complexion, a high-frequency device, manual extractions and LED blue light therapy.

Alastin TriHex Pro Deluxe Hydrafacial includes a skin booster serum that is specifically designed to help support the skin’s natural ability to produce new healthy collagen and elastin to visibly improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for younger-looking, supple skin. Powered by TriHex Technology which is a proprietary blend of active peptides and botanicals specifically engineered to work with the skin to help clear out aged collagen and elastin proteins that have been damaged by sun exposure and aging, while helping the skin’s natural ability to produce new collagen and elastin over time. This hydrafacial can be combined as a 2-week pre and post-care treatment to complement any of our minimally invasive facial procedures by strengthening the skin, reducing the recovery time, and enhancing the overall treatment results

*Add-on Epicutis neck and décolleté booster serum provides a blend of highly concentrated actives that will visibly revitalize the neckline making your skin look smoother and younger. Contains proprietary botanical extracts to boost hydration and strengthen our skin barrier.

Exosome Facials

Description

Exosomes are extracellular vesicles that ensure cell-to-cell communication, delivering regenerative medicines to different parts of the body. During exosome facials, these vesicles are concentrated on the face to activate the skin’s regenerative processes. As such, it activates skin cell regeneration to reverse the signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and textural irregularities.

Procedure

Exosome facials Friendswood are performed using an aesthetic applicator. The esthetician applies topical anesthesia to ensure optimal comfort, anesthetizing the targeted areas. The applicator gently abrades the skin’s surface to deliver the exosomes and growth factors into the dermis. The entire procedure concludes within 30 minutes.

Results

Exosome facials reverse the signs of aging, giving you smoother and more even-textured skin after multiple sessions. The treatment reduces pore size, minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, brightens your overall complexion.

Treatment Frequency

On average, patients need three sessions spaced one month apart for optimal results. The exosomes last in the body for 6 to 8 months after the final treatment, so you might need maintenance treatments once a year. However, the esthetician will recommend the ideal schedule for your specific needs.

Microneedling

Description

Microneedling is a skin rejuvenation procedure in which tiny needles create tiny punctures in the top layer of skin, with the goal of improving overall skin texture, tone, and appearance. We know what you are probably thinking: needles sound painful! But ask our facials in Friendswood clients, and they will tell you–with our strongest-available topical triple skin numbing lotion, the procedure is not nearly as uncomfortable as it sounds! Experts and clients agree: when done properly at a facility like RevIVe Med Spa, the procedure is only mildly uncomfortable, virtually risk-free, and offers profound benefits to your skin!

Procedure

Upon arrival, we will apply a topical BLT (benzocaine, lidocaine, and tetracaine) cream to numb the skin. After a minimum of 10 minutes’ “numb-time”, the skin is cleaned, and the procedure begins. A small handheld device is moved seamlessly across the skin, rolling needles into the skin at a preset depth. At RevIVe, we offer a number of different “boosters” to the microneedling treatment–including the skin-plumping hyaluronic acid (HA), the skin-tightening Sculptra (Galderma), SkinPen’s brand boosters targeting your specific concerns, or of course, the “Cadillac” of microneedling serums: client-derived platelet-rich plasma (PRP), also known as the Vampire facial.

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Treatment Frequency

While results from facials in Friendswood are seen in a single session, some clients schedule a series of three microneedling sessions 4-6 weeks apart for advanced rejuvenation!

Results

Microneedling, regardless of “booster” chosen, results in smoother, firmer, and more even skin tone. By promoting collagen production, microneedling can even help reverse signs of aging (fine lines and wrinkles), help fade acne or other scars (stretch marks), and leave the skin looking refreshed and more youthful. Please see https://skinpen.com for more information!

Microdermabrasion

Description

Microdermabrasion is another one of our commonly employed facials in Friendswood. This is, in essence, similar to finely “sanding” the skin’s surface with a special instrument–making way for the emergence of a new, smoother layer of skin. Microdermabrasion uses tiny exfoliating crystals which are applied to the skin’s surface; it is most commonly used to address common signs of aging such as dull skin, age spots, and skin texture issues. It is essentially a “buff and polish” of the skin–like taking your car to get detailed!

Procedure

The procedure itself is only very mildly “irritating,” and certainly not painful. Tingling sensations might be felt as product is applied to the skin; treatment time is around 20-30 minutes. After the procedure is complete, we apply Neocutis’s hyaluronic acid (Hyalis) for a plumping and finishing effect. The treated area may feel mildly irritated, like a “wind burn”, for several hours after treatment, but this sensation quickly passes, and makeup can be applied immediately.

Results

When considering facial in Friendswood services, the most common indication for microdermabrasion is seeking a polished skin appearance. Especially when it is performed in a series, microdermabrasion can be utilized to treat fine lines, skin texture irregularities, superficial scars such as acne scars, and sun damage. It is a treatment often sought several days ahead of an event (wedding, party, reunion, etc.); especially when combined with a superficial enzyme peel and dermaplaning, the face looks glowing and smooth!

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Treatment Frequency

Can be performed as a single service for immediate improvement ahead of an event; to address specific issues, such as scarring and acne, a series of 3-6 treatments is generally recommended, scheduled 3-4 weeks apart.

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Chemical Peels

Over time, and with exposure to gravity and UV light, our faces and necks accumulate damage in the form of “photoaging” and aging in general. Skin is composed of three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. The dermis contains proteins, including collagen, elastin, and other important fibers, which affect skin’s strength and elasticity. UV radiation and oxidative stress injure these important proteins, leading to the accumulation of damage in the form of wrinkles, drooping skin, broken blood vessels, mottled pigment, and sun spots, while gravity leads to the breakdown of collagen and elastin, allowing skin to droop and sag. Of our many facials in Friendswood, chemical peels can help to rejuvenate this damage.

There are a number of acids employed in chemical peels, including various percentage strengths of glycolic acid (Neocutis peels), trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, or carbolic acid, which will cause shedding of the superficial layers of skin with the emergence of fresh, new skin. The stronger the peel, the more the peeling, and the better the effect! Chemical peels soften fine lines and wrinkles, restore more even skin tone, and smooth away rough skin textures. Some peels are also formulated to prevent acne breakouts.

Description

Of the Vi Peel line, different peels target different areas of concern:

  • Vi Peel: great for fine lines and wrinkles and irregularity of skin tone/texture.
  • Vi Peel Purify: for acne-prone skin, fine lines, and skin tone irregularity.
  • Vi Peel Purify Precision Plus: a more intense treatment targeting acne, fine lines and wrinkles, and skin tone irregularity.
  • Vi Peel Precision Plus: most intense “brightener and tightener” of the Vi Peel line.

Procedure

As with our other facials in Friendswood, the client’s face and/or neck is first cleaned thoroughly. Next the chemical peel solution of choice is applied to the skin. For Neocutis peels, solution is applied for approximately 3-5 minutes; while the solution sits in place, clients report a slight burning, prickling, or stinging sensation. After an allotted time, a buffer solution is then applied, and the face is then washed clean. For Vi Peel, the peel solution is applied, and the patient is dismissed home after watching for approximately 5 minutes with a home care kit. The client will leave with instructions on removing the peel at home later that day. A post-Vi peel instruction guide will allow the client to determine if they want a more profound peeling effect by using “peel toilette” boosters at home, if desired. The entire visit will likely take less than 15 minutes.

Post-Procedure/ Downtime

A mild sunburn-like effect may be noticed following a Neocutis peel; it is safe to apply makeup following the procedure. Clients must avoid sun exposure for several days following the peel, and must be careful to apply sunblock in the weeks to follow to avoid sunburn. Following ViPeel facials in Friendswood, the treated skin will become very dry for approximately 1 week, with a sunburn-like appearance. Skin peels gradually and in small flakes over the 1-week period. Skin should be moisturized according to the take-home care kit. Maximum results are seen by week 4!