The question I hear most from new clients is where to start. My answer is the same for everyone. Every new client at Face First starts with the First Impression Facial.
Most people come in having already guessed. They booked a peel because a friend loved hers, or bought three serums for a concern nobody has ever looked at closely. Guessing is how you end up with a drawer full of products and skin that hasn't changed. Great results start with understanding your skin first, so that's where we begin.
What is a First Impression Facial?
It's a 90-minute appointment that combines a consultation with a 60-minute Refresh Facial. You leave with a treatment plan and your next appointments booked, so you always know what comes next.
Step 1: Assess
We start with a VISIA Skin Analysis and a consultation. The VISIA gives us a closer look at what's going on in your skin, and the consultation is where I learn about your concerns, your routine and your goals. This is the part most people skip when they're guessing.
Step 2: Treat
Next is a fully customized facial based on what your skin needs that day. No two are the same, because no two clients walk in with the same skin.
Step 3: Plan
Before you leave, we create your personalized homecare and treatment plan moving forward. That plan is the real value of the visit. One facial is a starting point, and consistency is what changes your skin over time. Your plan tells you exactly what to use at home and which treatments come next, whether that's a series of facials, microneedling or Aerolase.
Your first step at Face First
If you've been going back and forth on products, or you're not sure which treatment is right for you, this is where to start. You don't need to know what you need yet. That's my job.
Not local to Falls Church or Northern Virginia? I also design customized skincare plans on-screen, so we can take the guesswork out of your routine from wherever you are.
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First Impression Facial FAQ
How long is a First Impression Facial?
90 minutes. That includes your consultation and a 60-minute Refresh Facial.
Do I need one before other treatments?
Yes. Every new client at Face First starts with the First Impression Facial, so your treatments are built on a real understanding of your skin.
What do I leave with?
A personalized homecare and treatment plan, plus your next appointments booked.
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