Medical Facial in ChicagoMedical Facial

A medical facial is a clinically calibrated skin treatment delivered by licensed providers in a medical setting, using medical-grade products and protocols not available in a traditional spa. Where a spa facial is designed primarily for relaxation and surface-level care, a medical facial is structured around skin condition, history, and a defined clinical outcome — improved hydration, calmer skin, clearer congestion, smoother texture, or post-procedure recovery.

At Chicago Medspa, every medical facial begins with a skin assessment by a Licensed Esthetician working under physician supervision. The treatment is then customized in real time — choice of cleanser, exfoliation method, extraction approach, mask, serum, and finishing products are all selected based on what your skin needs that day, not a fixed script.

For clients with congested or acne-prone skin specifically, our acne-focused hydrodermabrasion facial uses a multi-step deep-cleansing protocol that pairs well with — or can substitute for — a traditional medical facial depending on your goals.

Current standalone facial appointments at Chicago Medspa are scheduled for 60 to 75 minutes, depending on the option you choose. Optional enhancements add time. When you arrive at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220 in the Chicago Loop, you'll be welcomed into a private treatment room.

The standalone facial appointments currently listed in online booking are hydrodermabrasion options, including Acne-Focused Hydrofacial. Current Signature Hydrofacial packages include the Signature hydrodermabrasion appointment. Express, Signature, and Back Facial are not currently listed as standalone appointments. For existing Express or Signature membership benefits or a previously purchased Signature Facial package, contact our team about scheduling.

Your Licensed Esthetician begins with a focused skin assessment under proper lighting — examining hydration, congestion, sensitivity, pigmentation, texture, and any concerns you've raised. The treatment plan for that visit is confirmed with you before anything begins.

A typical session moves through cleansing, exfoliation (manual or enzymatic depending on skin tolerance), extractions where appropriate, a customized mask, targeted medical-grade serums, eye and lip care, moisturizer, and broad-spectrum SPF. Each step is selected for the skin in front of the provider, not standardized.

For clients who want to layer more clinical correction onto the foundational treatment, medical facials pair naturally with a series of customized chemical peels spaced over several months. Your provider will recommend the right sequencing.

The difference between a spa facial and a medical facial is not just the products — it is the clinical context. At Chicago Medspa, every medical facial is delivered by a Licensed Esthetician working under physician supervision, with the ability to incorporate or coordinate with clinical procedures when appropriate. This continuity is what allows your skincare plan to evolve over time.

We use medical-grade product lines and protocols rather than retail-grade formulations. Decisions about exfoliation depth, extraction technique, and active ingredient selection are made based on your specific skin and the conditions you are managing.

Our Chicago Loop location at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220 is steps from Millennium Park, Block 37, and the Magnificent Mile, with access via the State/Lake and Washington/Wabash CTA stations. The location is convenient for downtown professionals on a monthly maintenance schedule.

New clients begin with a Professional Skin Consultation that includes a full skin analysis and personalized treatment plan. We do not pressure same-day bookings.