Medi-Facial in Canberra

A medi-facial is a clinical facial that goes beyond pampering. At Skin Wellness Academy in Canberra, each medi-facial is tailored to your skin concerns and finished with corrective actives and time to relax.

What is a medi-facial?

Our Synergie Medi Facial is a clinical facial built on corrective Synergie actives, targeted exfoliation and restorative finishing products. Your dermal clinician chooses one of five pathways to suit your skin on the day:

• Rejuvenating, for skin showing early lines.
• Radiance, with vitamin C brightening to enhance skin clarity.
• Clarity, which targets blemishes with hydroxy acids, decongesting and soothing the skin.
• Calming, for sensitive skin.
• Replenishing, with hyaluronic acid for deep moisture and a fresh, dewy look.

We also offer:

• The O Cosmedics Medi Facial: a customised O Cosmedics treatment combining professional exfoliation, corrective actives, massage and mask therapy, with restorative relaxation. It targets fine lines and wrinkles, brightening and renewing skin. O Cosmedics offers different protocols, including Lift & Firm, Collagen Booster, Clear Skin and Bright Skin, so your dermal clinician can tailor the treatment to what your skin needs on the day.
• Synergie Ignite & Restore: a restorative treatment designed to reset stressed or compromised skin while supporting hydration, barrier function, circulation and glow. It begins with a professional Synergie cleanse and the Synergie Professional Enzyme HydroPeel, and finishes with Synergie protection products.

Who it suits

A medi-facial is ideal if you have:

• Dehydration.
• Dullness.
• Congestion.
• Sensitivity.
• Early lines.

It also suits you if you want a clinical facial with little or no downtime, either as maintenance or as a step in your treatment plan.

Before your treatment

For about 3 to 5 days beforehand, unless your clinician advises otherwise, avoid retinol and prescription vitamin A, exfoliating acids, scrubs and home peels. Keep your skin hydrated and use SPF daily. Let your clinician know about cold sores, recent procedures, allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or medication changes.

What to expect

Your clinician assesses your skin and selects the pathway, and the facial finishes with corrective actives and relaxation. Downtime is none to minimal, so you can usually return to your day. Your clinician may suggest add-ons such as LED light therapy or a specialised mask.

Concerns it can help

• Dull, dry and dehydrated skin: the Replenishing pathway.
• Pigmentation: Radiance vitamin C brightening.
• Problem skin, teenage skin and scarring: the Clarity pathway for blemishes.
• Sensitive and reactive skin: the Calming pathway.
• Ageing: the Rejuvenating pathway for early lines, and the O Cosmedics Medi Facial for fine lines and wrinkles.

Aftercare

There's generally little to no downtime. Depending on the exfoliation used, you may notice light flaking. While your skin settles:

• Keep it calm and well hydrated with the products your clinician recommends.
• Avoid excessive heat, heavy sweating, saunas and spas for at least 24 hours.
• Avoid strong active and resurfacing skincare for at least 5 days, and until your skin has fully healed.
• Don't pick or rub any flaking skin.
• Use broad-spectrum SPF 50+ every day.

A medi-facial works best alongside a home routine built for your skin.

Our approach

Every treatment at Skin Wellness Academy is part of the Skin Transformation System, our four-phase framework for holistic and clinical skin care. It integrates the best of Western scientific research, Eastern medicine and integrative wellness philosophy. It also looks at your biology, behaviour, goals and habitat to find the root causes of your skin concerns.

You're not just another patient in a clinic. Our dermal clinicians guide you through each phase of your skin journey:

• Strategy: understand your skin, history, lifestyle and goals.
• Rebuild: restore skin barrier, strength and healthy function.
• Regenerate: stimulate healthy cellular renewal.
• Maintain: protect results and age gracefully.

The strongest treatment is not always the best treatment. The right treatment is the one your skin is ready to use well. That's why all new clients begin with a Skin Strategy Session. Until we've properly assessed you and your skin, we can't recommend the best products, routine or treatments for you.

FAQs

Which medi-facial pathway will I get?

Your clinician chooses Rejuvenating, Radiance, Clarity, Calming or Replenishing based on your skin on the day.

Is there downtime?

None to minimal. With the O Cosmedics Medi Facial, you may notice light flaking, depending on the exfoliation selected.

Do I need a consultation first?

New clients begin with a Skin Strategy Session, so we can recommend the right treatments for you.

Where is the clinic?

Our clinic is at G1/5 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601, and is by appointment only. Not in Canberra? Start with an online consultation.

How much does it cost?

See current prices and appointment times on our Phorest booking page.

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