Carbon Facial
a.k.a. the Hollywood Facial
using the Discovery PICO Series
The Carbon Facial using the Discovery PICO Series at Sanger Avenue Medical Aesthetics in Waco, Texas
The Carbon Facial (also known as the Hollywood Facial) is one of our most popular no-downtime laser treatments, and for good reason. Using the Discovery PICO Series by Quanta Systems, this treatment delivers an immediate improvement in skin clarity, visibility of pore size, oiliness, and radiance in a single session.
A layer of activated charcoal is gently applied to the skin and acts as a photo-enhancer. As it settles into the pores, it helps our laser focus on those pores and generalized texture. The laser energy is absorbed by the carbon, which vaporizes and carries away dead skin cells, excess oil, and debris from deep within the pores. The result is deeply cleansed, refined, and glowing skin with absolutely no downtime.
It's a favorite pre-event treatment for patients who want their best skin fast- and a great ongoing maintenance option for anyone dealing with enlarged pores, oily skin, or mild acne.
Best for:
- Enlarged Pores
- Oily and congested skin
- Mild acne and acne-prone skin
- Dull, uneven complexion
- Fine surface lines andt exture
- Overall skin radiance
The Carbon Facial gets its nickname from its popularity among celebrities and people in the public eye who need their skin to look its best quickly (often before events, photoshoots, or appearances). It delivers a visible improvement in skin clarity, texture, and glow in a single session with no downtime, making it a go-to treatment when timing matters.
A layer of carbon/charcoal is applied to the skin and allowed to absorb into the pores. The Discovery PICO laser energy is then applied and absorbed by the carbon. This vaporizes and removes dead skin cells, excess oil, and impurities from the pores. The laser energy simultaneously stimulates collagen and improves surface texture.
None. Most patients can return to normal activities and apply makeup immediately after treatment. Some mild redness may occur but typically resolves within an hour or two.
The Carbon Facial is safe to repeat regularly, and monthly treatments are popular for patients using it as an ongoing maintenance treatment for oily or acne-prone skin. It also works beautifully as a one-time pre-event treatment.
This treatment is particularly well-suited for patients with enlarged pores, oily or congested skin, mild acne, or anyone wanting an immediate improvement in skin radiance with no recovery time. It's safe for all skin types and tones.
Yes - the Carbon Facial pairs well with other treatments.
For those wanting an immediate pre-event "glow up," it can pair same day with Pellevé® for gentle skin tightening with no downtime, HydraFacial to further clear out pores and promote radiance in the skin, or NouvaDERM to help further enhance tone and texture.
For maintenance of acne-prone skin, this treatment pairs beautifully with others as part of a broader skin maintenance plan. It can be paired with our non-ablative acne facial, blue LED light therapy, IPL/Photofacials, and VI Peels to help keep acne and its related bacteria at bay.
Dr. Wilcox and her team would love to guide your skin towards a more healthy and glow-y baseline. Give us a call or book online to get in for a consultation with us!
