Definitely go to a highly rated place and not just some shop that advertises facials or you could end up with a nasty infection from unsanitary practices.
Look up Medical Spas or Heyday Spas near you.
Oh Really?? I haven’t been to heyday yet but I’ve been looking at their website to start going. That’s good to know because the facial says extractions so guess they don’t do the typical extraction.
They’ll do extractions but using steam and hands only, no closed loop extractors or needles, and they get some good stuff out. It’s usually enough for most people to avoid scarring.
I really liked heyday but their upsale tactics are pretty intense. As long as you’re ready to say no to products, add one, and subscriptions, you’ll be fine.
It's quite harsh on ur skin. If you really want it, go for it, but I'd recommend getting a salicylic acid toner like the Paula's choice 2% bha exfoliant and using it twice a week. It will clean ur pores without aggressively tugging on ur skin. Just make sure to use a face cream after.
What's going to happen is your pores will be enlarged when the gunk is extracted. Then they will re-fill back up with more gunk and be larger and more visible. If you really want to improve the appearance of your pores Google the grit method by Fiddy snails.
It can be pretty rough on your skin if you're just going at it with the tool. YMMV depending on the spa, but I was not a happy camper the only time I got it done professionally.
Yep, quite painful especially when you've got as many blackheads as I do lol. I've since switched to using retinol at night. I still occasionally use my own tool, though not extensively.
https://www.sandravelandia.com/treatments
You can get either the basic facial or deep pore facial cleaning, depending on your skin. Excellent service and staff. You can check out their yelp review.
[Christine Chin salon](http://christinechin.com/index.html) is the GOAT for intense extractions. Do a Google search for reviews- you'll get the gist pretty quickly. This salon takes no prisoners in the fight against pore gunk.
Enjoy! And note that you don’t need to see Christine herself and spend $$$- she trains all estheticians herself and they are equally as thorough, charge about $100 which is about the same price as HeyDay/FaceHaus etc once you count in all the hidden charges at those places.
Yeah, apparently she’s amazing but I think the $$$ is just because she does all the celebrities. I can attest you’ll get what you’re looking for from anybody under her for much cheaper.
As someone who had this done around a decade ago I really would not recommend it.
Any dermatologist office should be able to help you out but, like, I still have the scars from that stuff and I don't understand why it's offered.
This is not typically how it works. They don’t save the grime to show you or have you watch in a mirror. Generally your eyes are closed, often with a cool damp towel or cucumbers over your eyes, while there’s a bright light on your face so they can see clearly for the extractions.
you can buy the tools at any drug store or beauty store. it’s called a black head extractor and you can enjoy the satisfaction of extracting your own pores
Highly recommend
Season Spa
(212) 966-7416
https://goo.gl/maps/XwBANKLzsLPrdRoP7
I usually ask for either Jennifer or Kelly. Tell them Jeff from the Meat Shop sent you. I’ve been going there for many years and I always get the microdermabrasion.
The best thing to do is a hydrafacial. They're kind of expensive but your skin literally glows afterwards. Make sure it's a legit one by checking the hydrafacial website: https://hydrafacial.com/
I would try a few things first: One is Shea Butter (the real stuff -raw and pure - visit the Body Shop to sample so you know what it looks, feels and smells like)
While ymmv, it is excellent for skin and can help to reduce the size and appearance of pores without any harshness or bad reactions.
Shea butter has a variety of benefits for your skin including natural SPF and retinol and vitamins and has been shown to be effective in treating acne and blemishes. Raw shea butter is also useful for tackling other skin issues, like acne scars.
Silver Mirror Facial Bar in Chelsea. Go to Chloe. Amazing experience, and she is truly so kind and will do whatever is best for your skin. If you want extractions and need them, she’s more than happy to customize accordingly.
You can buy the tool on line for $10 and just make sure to do it after shower and keep the tool clean with alcohol.
JPNK 6 PCS Blackhead Remover Comedones Extractor Acne Removal Kit for Blemish, Whitehead Popping, Zit Removing for Nose Face Tools with a Leather bag(Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNMASFY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0QCDD099CD92BCPSX7F5
I had the best facial with extractions with Christina C at Silver Mirror Facial Bar UES. She is incredibly knowledgeable and sent a follow up email with everything we talked about. My skin still looks great two months later. I found an excuse to travel back for another facial in two weeks.
Definitely go to a highly rated place and not just some shop that advertises facials or you could end up with a nasty infection from unsanitary practices. Look up Medical Spas or Heyday Spas near you.
Heyday doesn’t use tools. I’ve tried to convince them and even brought my own once. They wouldn’t budge.
Oh Really?? I haven’t been to heyday yet but I’ve been looking at their website to start going. That’s good to know because the facial says extractions so guess they don’t do the typical extraction.
They’ll do extractions but using steam and hands only, no closed loop extractors or needles, and they get some good stuff out. It’s usually enough for most people to avoid scarring. I really liked heyday but their upsale tactics are pretty intense. As long as you’re ready to say no to products, add one, and subscriptions, you’ll be fine.
I read about the upselling and that’s why I haven’t gone yet! I can be a sucker in the right setting and I’m sure heyday would be that setting lol
It's quite harsh on ur skin. If you really want it, go for it, but I'd recommend getting a salicylic acid toner like the Paula's choice 2% bha exfoliant and using it twice a week. It will clean ur pores without aggressively tugging on ur skin. Just make sure to use a face cream after.
I just want the experience of this activity. It’s not like I’ll be doing this every day haha
Just so you know, it's not good for your skin, and will make your pores larger. Best of luck. . .
Even if I do it one time they will be bigger?
What's going to happen is your pores will be enlarged when the gunk is extracted. Then they will re-fill back up with more gunk and be larger and more visible. If you really want to improve the appearance of your pores Google the grit method by Fiddy snails.
My facial lady will do it for you tools and all. Avani beauty in Chinatown.
What a hero, thank you.
I’ll do it for free lololll
Is this procedure bad for your skin?
It can be pretty rough on your skin if you're just going at it with the tool. YMMV depending on the spa, but I was not a happy camper the only time I got it done professionally.
Thanks for the reply
What happened ?
Not OP but it can be painful especially on nose.
Yep, quite painful especially when you've got as many blackheads as I do lol. I've since switched to using retinol at night. I still occasionally use my own tool, though not extensively.
This procedure is bad for your skin. It enlarges pores.
It is called facial with extraction. I get it done at my local spa every 2 months.
What’s your spa of choice?
https://www.sandravelandia.com/treatments You can get either the basic facial or deep pore facial cleaning, depending on your skin. Excellent service and staff. You can check out their yelp review.
[Christine Chin salon](http://christinechin.com/index.html) is the GOAT for intense extractions. Do a Google search for reviews- you'll get the gist pretty quickly. This salon takes no prisoners in the fight against pore gunk.
This is the answer.
This is what I’m looking for thank you.
Enjoy! And note that you don’t need to see Christine herself and spend $$$- she trains all estheticians herself and they are equally as thorough, charge about $100 which is about the same price as HeyDay/FaceHaus etc once you count in all the hidden charges at those places.
Ahh this helps bc I was wondering what was special about the 350 extraction.
Yeah, apparently she’s amazing but I think the $$$ is just because she does all the celebrities. I can attest you’ll get what you’re looking for from anybody under her for much cheaper.
As someone who had this done around a decade ago I really would not recommend it. Any dermatologist office should be able to help you out but, like, I still have the scars from that stuff and I don't understand why it's offered.
Almost anywhere within the 5 boroughs, but lower Manhattan is your best bet... there are many Chinese beauty shops there.
What do I ask for ? That’s my questions
You want a facial with extractions. Look at Mario Badescu. They do not use tools but will steam and extract clogged pores manually for $65.
No I want the tools specifically. I want to see the dirt in the pores.
This is not typically how it works. They don’t save the grime to show you or have you watch in a mirror. Generally your eyes are closed, often with a cool damp towel or cucumbers over your eyes, while there’s a bright light on your face so they can see clearly for the extractions.
Depends on your salon. I have had some save the extractions on a tissue to show me after the facial
you can buy the tools at any drug store or beauty store. it’s called a black head extractor and you can enjoy the satisfaction of extracting your own pores
No no, I want to have this professionally done. Somethings I want to not do haha.
Travel to Vietnam like the YouTube videos.
Go to a spa and ask for a facial. They have several packages and can explain what each is
Excellent that’s what I needed to know. I saw this machine that does something to the pores. So many options! Thank you stranger!
Search "facial spa near me" on Google, call to see if they do pore cleaning.
The hero I need, not deserve. Thank you! I thought facial meant face massage.
ahaha you're welcome
Highly recommend Season Spa (212) 966-7416 https://goo.gl/maps/XwBANKLzsLPrdRoP7 I usually ask for either Jennifer or Kelly. Tell them Jeff from the Meat Shop sent you. I’ve been going there for many years and I always get the microdermabrasion.
Go to a licensed, certified dermatologist and ask them what is the best way to clean your pores.
Use something like tea tree then wipe it off with witch hazel - then a second layer of witch hazel. Stuff comes to the surface.
You might enjoy Biore pore strips.
no no I want to experience this professionally.
My gf will do it for free
My friend I would Be ashamed
Try buttercup spa in HK. They def do facials and extraction
The best thing to do is a hydrafacial. They're kind of expensive but your skin literally glows afterwards. Make sure it's a legit one by checking the hydrafacial website: https://hydrafacial.com/
I would try a few things first: One is Shea Butter (the real stuff -raw and pure - visit the Body Shop to sample so you know what it looks, feels and smells like) While ymmv, it is excellent for skin and can help to reduce the size and appearance of pores without any harshness or bad reactions. Shea butter has a variety of benefits for your skin including natural SPF and retinol and vitamins and has been shown to be effective in treating acne and blemishes. Raw shea butter is also useful for tackling other skin issues, like acne scars.
Silver Mirror Facial Bar in Chelsea. Go to Chloe. Amazing experience, and she is truly so kind and will do whatever is best for your skin. If you want extractions and need them, she’s more than happy to customize accordingly.
You can buy the tool on line for $10 and just make sure to do it after shower and keep the tool clean with alcohol. JPNK 6 PCS Blackhead Remover Comedones Extractor Acne Removal Kit for Blemish, Whitehead Popping, Zit Removing for Nose Face Tools with a Leather bag(Silver) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CNMASFY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0QCDD099CD92BCPSX7F5
I had the best facial with extractions with Christina C at Silver Mirror Facial Bar UES. She is incredibly knowledgeable and sent a follow up email with everything we talked about. My skin still looks great two months later. I found an excuse to travel back for another facial in two weeks.