Medical Facial in Chicago

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.

A medical facial at Chicago Medspa typically runs 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the level you choose. When you arrive at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220 in the Chicago Loop, you'll be welcomed into a private treatment room.

The levels are named in our booking menu. The Express Facial is the short introductory visit and the Signature Facial is the fuller standard session. The hydrodermabrasion tiers are listed as Glow Express, Glow Signature, and Glow Deluxe. A Back Facial brings the same cleansing, exfoliation, and extraction approach to the back rather than the face. Your esthetician confirms the level with you at your consultation.

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.