What the treatment does
Add-On Dry Microdermabrasion is provided as an enhancement to a facial and focuses on controlled surface-level exfoliation. During the add-on, your esthetician targets dead surface cells and rough patches to refine texture so the primary facial steps that follow—cleansing, masks, and serums—can penetrate and perform more consistently across the treated area.
Because this service is an add-on rather than a standalone facial, it changes how your facial treats uneven skin areas and product absorption. Expect temporary, mild redness or warmth after treatment as circulation responds. Discuss any sensitive-skin history with your esthetician so they can balance exfoliation with the rest of your facial steps.
How it fits a facial
This add-on is scheduled in addition to the facial and takes 30 MINUTES during your appointment; the listed price is $62.5. Your esthetician will integrate the microdermabrasion step at the point in the facial where mechanical exfoliation best supports cleansing and topical treatments, refining areas that need extra attention without replacing your facial’s full protocol.
Clients in Fircrest and nearby Tacoma-area communities often choose this add-on when they want their regular facial to address rough texture or unevenness more directly. Because Spa Apsara schedules appointments mindful of commuters and family routines, the add-on pairs well with early, evening, or weekend facials and with nearby activities like a walk in Point Defiance or a visit to Chambers Bay.
Preparing and aftercare for skin
Before your appointment, tell your esthetician about recent professional treatments, home exfoliation, or any topical prescriptions; doing so helps avoid over-exfoliation. If you have active irritation or an open wound in the treatment area, the esthetician will advise whether to proceed. Bring a list of current skincare products to ensure compatibility with the added exfoliation step.
After the add-on, expect guidance on gentle care and sun protection since exfoliated skin can be temporarily more sensitive to sun exposure. Given the Pacific Northwest climate and local outdoor habits, you may be advised to use broad-spectrum sunscreen and to schedule outdoor activities like beach walks or rounds at Chambers Bay with a short recovery window in mind.
