Carbon Laser Facial · Newport News
Carbon laser facial.
Refined pores and a clean, bright surface in half an hour, with nothing to plan around afterwards.
Sometimes marketed as the Hollywood facial. It is a comfortable, quick, no-downtime treatment that does exactly one thing well — and this page is as clear about what it will not do as about what it will.
How it works
A liquid carbon suspension is spread across the skin and left to settle into the pores, where it binds to surface oil and debris. Once it has set, we pass over it with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. Carbon absorbs that wavelength extremely well, so the energy goes into the carbon rather than into your skin — the particles are lifted away, and what they have bound to comes with them.
That is the whole mechanism, and it is worth being plain about what it implies: nothing living is removed. This is a surface treatment. It is the reason there is no recovery, and equally the reason it cannot do what a resurfacing treatment does.
What it addresses
- Enlarged or congested pores
- Dullness and uneven surface tone
- Oil and mild congestion
It is a genuinely good treatment before an event, and a reasonable maintenance treatment between the ones that do structural work.
What it will not do
It will not resurface. It will not soften etched lines, improve acne scarring, or change texture in any lasting way — those need laser resurfacing or microneedling, both of which cost more and take recovery time, because that is what actual change costs.
It will not clear sun spots or facial redness either; that is what an IPL photofacial is for. And pore size is anatomy — a carbon facial empties pores and makes them read smaller, but it does not shrink them permanently, and anyone who tells you otherwise is selling something.
We are happy to do this treatment. We are not willing to let you buy it expecting a different one.
What a session is like
About thirty minutes, start to finish. The carbon goes on, sets for a few minutes, and the laser passes take only a few more. You will hear the laser and feel a light snapping or warmth; no numbing is needed and most people find it comfortable throughout. Eye protection is worn for the whole treatment.
Afterwards the skin can look mildly flushed for an hour or so. There is no peeling, no crusting, and nothing to plan around — makeup the same day is fine.
Pricing
| Treatment | Price |
|---|---|
| Carbon laser facial | $300 |
One price per session. There is no package to buy into and no course to commit to — it is a treatment that works perfectly well one at a time, and we would rather you came back because you wanted to.
Questions
What is a carbon laser facial?
A liquid carbon suspension is applied and allowed to settle into the pores, then passed over with a Q-switched Nd:YAG laser. The laser energy is absorbed by the carbon, which is lifted away along with the surface oil and debris it has bound to. The result is refined pores and a cleaner, brighter surface, with no downtime. It is sometimes marketed as the Hollywood facial.
How much does a carbon laser facial cost?
$300 per session. Consultations are free, and you will have the price before anything is booked.
Is there any downtime?
No. Most people are mildly flushed for an hour or so afterwards and go straight back to their day. Makeup the same day is fine.
Does a carbon laser facial hurt?
It is one of the more comfortable treatments we offer. Most people describe a light snapping or a warm tingle as the laser passes. No numbing is needed.
How is it different from laser resurfacing?
Completely different lanes. A carbon facial works at the surface and removes nothing living, which is why it has no downtime and no recovery. Resurfacing deliberately removes the outer layer of skin so new skin heals in its place, which is what changes texture, fine lines and scarring — and it costs you a week. A carbon facial will not do the work of resurfacing, and we will tell you so rather than sell you a course of them.
How often can I have one?
As often as monthly. It is a maintenance and event treatment rather than a corrective one, so the sensible cadence is whatever keeps your skin looking the way you want it to, not a package bought up front.
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Start with a consultation. It’s free.
Every plan here starts with a conversation. If a carbon facial is the right treatment for what you want, it is a quick and easy yes — and if it is not, we will tell you which one is.
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