What happens during a professional facial is a guided, multi-step reset for your skin: a deep cleanse, a tailored exfoliation, targeted treatment serums, and layered hydration — performed by a trained esthetician with professional-grade products you can’t buy at the pharmacy. At our facial Montreal clinics in the Plateau and Laval, that hour also includes a skin analysis, a relaxing massage, and honest advice about what your skin actually needs — whether that’s a classic hydrating facial or a deluxe Italian peel like PQAge Evolution. This article walks through every step, every treatment on our menu, the products we use, the newest Italian and Korean innovations, and current package pricing, so you know exactly what to expect before you book.

“Cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate — discover the glow.” The IPL Lab facial philosophy

What this article covers

What are the steps of a professional facial?

Every professional facial — from a relaxing anti-stress session to a technology-driven HydroFacial — follows the same logic: cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate. Discover the glow, step by step:

Every facial begins with analysis and a double cleanse — the foundation of the glow.

Which facial treatments can you choose at a medispa?

At IPL Lab, the classic facial menu covers five core treatments, each built on the cleanse-exfoliate-hydrate sequence but with a different treatment phase at its heart:

None of these is “better” than the others — they solve different problems, and every session is effectively a customized facial: your esthetician will recommend one (or a rotation) at your consultation based on your skin analysis, not on what’s most expensive. If congestion is your main concern, ask about a deep cleansing facial with extractions — any of the classics can be built around it.

What happens during a deluxe facial like PQAge Evolution or V-Bianco?

Our deluxe tier — the advanced facial treatments clients ask about most — features two professional systems from Promoitalia, the Italian aesthetic laboratory whose treatments are used by clinics worldwide.

Promoitalia deluxe protocols: clinical actives, spa-level comfort.

Which professional skincare products are used during a facial?

What separates a professional facial from a great at-home routine is largely the products — professional lines formulated at concentrations and textures designed for in-clinic use. At IPL Lab we work with three lines, chosen for complementary strengths:

Your esthetician mixes and matches across these lines based on your skin analysis — oily and congested skin gets a different mask and serum stack than dehydrated, reactive skin, even within the same named treatment.

What are the newest facial innovations from Italy and Korea?

The most interesting movement in facials right now is the arrival of regenerative-style topicals — many pioneered in Italian and Korean labs — into the treatment phase of professional facials, and it’s largely what people mean when they search for a “Korean facial.” Here’s what each one actually is, with realistic expectations:

One honest note that applies to all of these: in Canada, a topical product making appearance-based claims is regulated as a cosmetic under Health Canada’s cosmetic-drug interface. These ingredients enhance a professional facial — they don’t replace medical treatments, and anyone promising otherwise is overselling.

How much does a professional facial cost in Montréal?

Facials at IPL Lab are sold in packages, which brings the per-session price down significantly. Here is our current package pricing (promotional pricing changes — confirm current rates at your free consultation or in our facial packages store):

In practical terms, a classic facial works out to about $110 per session in a 3-pack and drops to $80 per session in a 10-pack — deluxe Promoitalia treatments start at $150 per session. Members save further on treatments and products through our membership program, and packages can be purchased directly in our online store. One practical note: facials are considered cosmetic care, so they aren’t covered by RAMQ or most private insurance plans.

How often should you get a facial?

Skin renews itself on a roughly four-week cycle, which is why a monthly facial is the classic maintenance rhythm. When you’re working toward a specific goal, results come from a series, not a single visit — here’s the typical progression:

Who isn’t a good candidate for a facial?

Honesty first: a facial isn’t for everyone on every day. Here’s when we’ll postpone, adapt, or point you elsewhere:

What happens after a professional facial?

Preparation and aftercare are simple, but they protect your results:

What makes a facial at IPL Lab different?

Because we combine the relaxing side of a spa facial with the standards of a medical aesthetics clinic. Our estheticians are trained on every system in this article, we stock professional Canadian, German and Italian product lines rather than a single house brand, and we’re one of the few clinics in the region offering Promoitalia’s PQAge Evolution and V-Bianco alongside topical exosome, PDRN and NAD+ enhancements. You’ll find us at our medispa in Montréal’s Plateau and our medispa in Laval, both with easy parking — and every facial journey starts with a free, no-pressure consultation and skin analysis.

Medical disclaimer: this article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Individual results vary. Consult a qualified professional to determine whether a facial treatment is appropriate for your skin, and see a dermatologist for any medical skin condition.