HydraFacial MD in Chicago — Gentle Cleansing Experience

Yes — CareCredit is accepted at Elysium for signature facials and other services. It lets you spread the cost of Signature ($179 intro, $249 standard) or Deluxe + Boosters over time with the same card, if approved. Apply in advance or at the office and our front desk will help you use it for your plan on the day of your visit.

Your cost is clear before we begin. Signature is $179 for your first visit and $249 standard; Deluxe adds targeted boosters selected for your skin, so the total depends on which booster Dr. Singh recommends for your concern. You will receive an itemized, upfront quote at consultation with no hidden add-ons — just the plan matched to your skin.

It is physician-planned, not menu-based. Every signature facial at Elysium is overseen by board-certified Dr. Mick I. Singh, who reviews your skin history, concerns, and goals before selecting serums, suction, and boosters for you — not off a spa menu. You are cared for in a private sanctuary with precision care and physician oversight, so the result is a clearer, calmer, hydrated complexion that still looks like you, only more refined.

You and Dr. Singh decide together at your visit. Signature ($179 intro, $249 standard) delivers the full signature-facial cleanse–extract–hydrate sequence for a visibly clearer, hydrated glow. Deluxe adds targeted boosters selected for your specific concerns — texture, tone, fine lines, or elasticity — for a more tailored result. Both are effective under physician care; the right choice depends on your skin type, history, and the outcome you want to see in the mirror.

Yes, when tailored by a clinician. HydraFacial MD is designed as a gentle cleansing experience — not a harsh peel. Dr. Singh adjusts suction, serums, and boosters to your sensitivity and barrier status so we clarify pores and smooth texture without stripping. If you are prone to breakouts or redness, we plan a low-pressure protocol and review your current products, so your skin leaves calm, hydrated, and comfortable, not tight or inflamed.

Expect about 45–60 minutes of gentle, step-by-step care. We cleanse, gently extract congestion, and infuse hydration with antioxidant serums — most guests describe it as a cool, light suction with no discomfort. Immediately after, skin looks clearer, smoother, and more hydrated with no downtime. You can return to your day; we recommend daily SPF and a simple, barrier-supporting routine to keep the glow. Makeup can wait a few hours if you can.

You see the glow immediately and it typically lasts four to six weeks with consistent at-home care. A signature facial supports hydration, texture, and tone between visits, not a one-time fix. Most guests maintain with a monthly session tailored to the season and their goals. Dr. Singh will recommend a cadence at your consultation based on your skin’s hydration, congestion, and sensitivity — often monthly, then as needed to keep clarity and calm.

Boosters are targeted serums added to the signature facial to address specific concerns. Think texture refinement, tone evening, fine-line softening, or elasticity support — chosen only if your skin will benefit. Not everyone needs one at the first visit. Dr. Singh selects a booster when it adds a clear next step for your concern, and only as part of the Deluxe protocol. It is precision, not add-on for its own sake. Alongside boosters, your visit can include add-on dermaplaning for smooth, even texture or a Casmara mask to seal in hydration — always as recommended for your skin, never by default.

It is a physician consultation, not a quick look. We review your skin history, products, sensitivity, and goals, then assess hydration, texture, and tone. When indicated, we use advanced skin analysis to map hydration and texture so suction and serums are matched to you, not guessed. The plan is tailored to your skin that day and adjusted as your skin changes — the same precision you expect from a board-certified practice.

You can, with a brief pause. A signature facial has minimal downtime — avoid heavy sweating, sauna, and abrasive actives for about 24 hours and give your barrier a few calm hours before full makeup. Keep it simple: gentle cleanser, hydration, and daily SPF. Avoid picking or strong exfoliants that night. We will send you home with a tailored aftercare note so your clear, calm hydration lasts.