Can I combine facials with microneedling?

Yes - a gentle facial the week before microneedling preps the skin beautifully. We don't do facials, peels or active treatments in the 14 days after microneedling.

No. 10 · Nurse-led

Signature facials
in Whitley Bay.

Q: Are your facials medical-grade?

Yes - every facial uses active, professional-strength products at concentrations you can't buy at home, and the protocol is tailored to your skin's actual needs that day rather than a one-size routine.

Q: How often should I have a facial?

Monthly is the sweet spot - aligned with your skin's natural 28-day renewal cycle. Some clients come every 6 weeks; some weekly if they're prepping for an event. We'll talk through the right cadence at consultation.

Q: What's the difference between LED and Luxury facial?

The LED facial is 30 minutes - cleanse, light exfoliation, serum, LED, moisturise. The Luxury facial is 60 minutes - deeper exfoliation, custom mask, longer LED, more serums.

Q: Will dermaplaning make my hair grow back thicker?

No - that's a myth. Vellus hair grows back at the same fineness and colour.

Q: Do chemical peels hurt?

You'll feel a tingling or warming sensation while the peel is on. It's manageable. The depth of peel determines the intensity.

Q: What's BioRePeel?

BioRePeel is a no-downtime medical peel that combines TCA with amino acids and vitamins. Your skin doesn't flake or peel visibly, but the treatment still resurfaces and brightens.

Q: Can I combine facials with injectables?

Yes - with proper sequencing. Facial first, injectable two weeks later. Or injectable first, facial 14 days later.

Q: What if I'm pregnant?

Most facials are fine in pregnancy - LED, gentle dermaplaning, basic cleansing protocols. Chemical peels we'd typically skip. Mention pregnancy at booking.

LED and custom skincare facials. Paired with medical-grade homecare.

St Mary’s Lighthouse at Whitley Bay, near Refined Medical Aesthetics in Seaton Delaval.

Duration

30–60 mins

Downtime

None

From

£30

The approach

What to expect.

A results-driven facial. Deep-cleanse. Exfoliation. Targeted serums. LED therapy. Paired with WBco homecare so your results carry on past the treatment room.

Areas we treat: Cleanse · Exfoliate · LED · Serum

Medical-grade facial at Refined Medical Aesthetics, Seaton Delaval near Whitley Bay.

How it works

Three steps.

Consultation

A proper chat first. Your goals. Your history. Your skin. No surprises.

Treatment

Done by me. Medical-grade products. Sourced through licensed UK suppliers.

Two-week review

Included with every appointment. Small tweaks at this review? On the house.

Pricing

What it costs.

Treatment	Price
LED facial. 30 mins	£30	Book
Luxury facial. 60 mins	£55	Book
Dermaplane. 45 mins	£30
Luxury dermaplane. 60 mins	£45
Chemical peel. 45 mins	£65
BioRePeel. 45 mins	£80

Free 30-minute consultation if you’re new. I match the right facial to your skin. We book around your schedule.

The approach, plainly

Why “medical-grade” actually means.

A medical-grade facial is different from a high-street facial in three ways. The products are professional-strength. Active ingredients at concentrations you can’t buy at home. A clinically-trained practitioner does the treatment. The protocol matches your skin’s needs that day. Not a one-size routine.

At Refined, every facial starts with skin analysis. I look at your hydration. Oil balance. Sensitivity. Pigmentation. Congestion. Recent treatments. The protocol builds from there. Two clients booking the same “LED facial” on the same day often end up with different serums, different exfoliation depths, different LED frequencies.

LED therapy uses specific light wavelengths to reach different skin layers. Red light (around 630nm) calms inflammation and supports collagen. Blue light (415nm) targets acne-causing bacteria. Most sessions blend frequencies based on what your skin needs.

Dermaplaning is precise removal of dead skin cells and vellus hair (peach fuzz) with a sterile blade. Skin glows immediately. Light reflects off cleared skin instead of getting absorbed by surface debris. Excellent before a big event.

Chemical peels and BioRePeel use medical-grade acids to dissolve the upper layer of dead cells. The skin underneath looks brighter, smoother, more even. BioRePeel combines TCA with amino acids and vitamins for a no-downtime result.

Suitability

Who this is for.

Facials suit you if you:

Want regular skin maintenance without committing to injectables
Have an event coming up and want skin glowing in the next 7 days
Have congested, dull or dehydrated skin and want professional-grade treatment
Want to maintain results between injectable appointments
Are starting your aesthetics journey and want to learn what your skin needs

I’ll postpone or modify if you:

Have active cold sores, weeping eczema or other skin infection. We’d wait
Have had injectables in the last 14 days (we don’t do facial massage in that window)
Have had a chemical peel or microneedling in the last 14 days
Are on roaccutane. Some treatments need to wait until you’re 6 months off
Have very sensitive or rosacea-prone skin. We’d adjust protocols accordingly

On the day

From door to glow.

Cleanse. Double-cleanse if you’ve got makeup on. Skin analysis under proper lighting. We agree the plan. Today might be deeper exfoliation than usual. Or quieter if your skin is sensitised.

The treatment is a sequence. Cleanse, exfoliate, mask, serum, LED, moisturise, SPF. For the 30-minute LED facial we focus on cleanse plus LED plus serum. For the 60-minute luxury we add deeper exfoliation, a custom mask, and a longer LED session.

You leave feeling clean. Brighter. The glow often lasts 7 to 10 days. Most clients book monthly as a maintenance ritual. It lines up with your skin’s natural 28-day renewal cycle.

Common questions

Good to know.

Are your facials medical-grade?

Yes. Every facial uses active, professional-strength products at concentrations you can’t buy at home. The plan matches your skin’s needs that day. Not a one-size routine.

How often should I have one?

Monthly is the sweet spot. It lines up with your skin’s natural 28-day renewal cycle. Some clients come every 6 weeks. Some weekly if they’re prepping for an event. We talk through the right rhythm at consultation.

What’s the difference between LED and Luxury facial?

The LED facial is 30 minutes. Cleanse, light exfoliation, serum, LED, moisturise. Good for maintenance and brightening. The Luxury facial is 60 minutes. Deeper exfoliation. Custom mask. Longer LED. More serums. Better if you want a bigger reset.

What’s dermaplaning?

Precise removal of dead skin cells and vellus hair (peach fuzz) with a sterile blade. Skin glows straight away. Excellent before a big event. Makeup sits beautifully on top.

Will dermaplaning make my hair grow back thicker?

No. That’s a myth. Vellus hair grows back at the same fineness and colour. The illusion comes from blunt-cut ends. They soften back to normal.

Do chemical peels hurt?

You feel tingling or warming while the peel is on. Manageable. The depth sets the intensity. We agree the right depth for your skin at consultation.

What’s BioRePeel and how is it different?

BioRePeel is a no-downtime medical peel. It combines TCA with amino acids and vitamins. Your skin doesn’t flake or peel visibly. But the treatment still resurfaces and brightens. Great if you want results without obvious peeling.

Can I combine facials with injectables?

Yes. With proper sequencing. Facial first. Injectable two weeks later. Or injectable first. Facial 14 days later. No facial massage or active treatments in the 14-day window after filler or anti-wrinkle.

Can I combine with microneedling?

Yes. A gentle facial the week before microneedling preps the skin beautifully. No facials, peels or active treatments in the 14 days after microneedling.

What if I’m pregnant?

Most facials are fine in pregnancy. LED. Gentle dermaplaning. Basic cleansing protocols. Chemical peels I usually skip. Mention pregnancy at booking so I can adjust the products.

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