Timed against a date
Two to five days before an event, not the night before.
Facial care for Tenleytown
HydraFacial near Tenleytown
Tenleytown runs on the academic calendar. Reading week, finals, commencement — the timing of a facial usually has a date attached to it.
Your appointment
Give your skin the time to be understood
The appointment leaves room to discuss your goals, your current routine, sensitivity and any recent treatments before it begins. Your provider can explain the steps and say whether this is the right fit today.
Advanced Hydrafacial
80 minutes
$269
Coming from Tenleytown
Tenleytown is a short run up Wisconsin Avenue from us, and it is a Red Line neighbourhood, so a fair number of people arrive without a car. If you are coming by Metro, build in the walk at the Chevy Chase end.
Because the area is built around a university, bookings here cluster: quiet for weeks, then several people in the same fortnight all working towards the same date. If you have one, tell us what it is.
Book a HydraFacialTiming it against a date
HydraFacial has no peeling phase, which is why it gets booked close to an event when a resurfacing treatment would not be sensible. Even so, the honest advice is not to make it the day before something that matters — leave a couple of days.
If you have never had one, the first appointment is also the one that tells the provider how your skin responds. That is a better reason to book early than to book close.
Red Line neighbourhood
Plenty of guests arrive without a car. Allow for the walk at our end.
First time first
An early appointment tells the provider how your skin responds.
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Booking from Tenleytown
How far ahead of a graduation or a wedding should I come in?
Two to five days is a reasonable window. It leaves room for any flush to settle without the effect having faded.
If it is your first HydraFacial, come once well before as well.
Can I come by Metro?
Yes. We are at 4500 N Park Ave in Chevy Chase; allow time for the walk from the station.
I am on a prescription retinoid. Should I stop?
Do not stop a prescription on our advice. Tell the provider what you take and when you last used it, and ask the prescribing clinician about pausing.
The provider will adjust the appointment around it either way.
Which Metro stop is closest to you?
Friendship Heights on the Red Line is the nearest, and it is a short ride from Tenleytown-AU with a walk at the other end. Allow a little more time than the map suggests if you are coming at rush hour.
Is there somewhere to leave a bag if I come from campus?
Yes, your things stay in the room with you.
Can I book two appointments before the event rather than one?
You can, and your provider is the person to say whether it is worth it for your skin and how far apart they should sit. Book the first and ask then, rather than committing to both up front.
I stopped my retinoid. When can I start it again?
Ask your provider at the appointment, and if a dermatologist prescribed it, ask them too. The answer depends on the strength you are on, which is not something to guess at.
Is there parking if I decide to drive instead?
There is parking, and driving from Tenleytown is straightforward outside the evening peak. Metro is usually the easier choice between four and seven.
I am a student. Is there anything cheaper or shorter?
There is a shorter appointment at a lower price. It covers the same steps in less time; the booking page lists both with current prices.
Can I come the morning of the event?
It is not the choice most people are happiest with. Skin looks its best once it has settled, so a day or two beforehand is the more comfortable plan.
What if I have a photograph shoot rather than an event?
Say so when you book. It is the same consideration — leave a day or two — and your provider may suggest a different emphasis knowing the lighting is unforgiving.
Do I need to take my contact lenses out?
No, but mention them. Nothing in the appointment requires you to remove them and your provider will work around them.
I have a beard. Does that change anything?
No. Mention it when you arrive so your provider can plan around the areas that are covered.
Can I book for someone else as a graduation present?
Yes. Ask about it when you book rather than paying for a specific time, so the person can choose a slot that works for them.
How long is the appointment itself?
There is more than one length. The booking page lists each with its duration, so you can pick against the time you actually have.
Will I be able to wear make-up afterwards?
Ask your provider on the day — the answer depends on what was done and how your skin responded, and they will tell you before you leave.
Is there anywhere to change?
Yes. Nothing about this appointment requires you to change, but there is somewhere if you would rather.
What if my skin reacts badly the next day?
Call. Describe what you are seeing and when it started; that is more useful than waiting to see whether it settles.
Can I bring my own products for the provider to use?
Bring them and ask. Your provider will say what can be worked in and what is better kept for your routine at home.
How do I book, and how far ahead for an event?
Book through the button on this page. If it is for an occasion, choose a slot a day or two before the date rather than the morning of it.
HydraFacial near Tenleytown
Booking against a date? Come in a few days before it, not the night before.
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