Cleansing, exfoliation, selected extractions, and hydration for the shoulders and back, with treatment steps chosen after your skin assessment.
Clear Skin, Back Included
Why You'll Love It
Medical-grade cleansing, exfoliation, and extractions for skin you cannot reach yourself.
Deep Cleansing
Cleansing and exfoliation remove surface oil and buildup from areas that can be awkward to reach.
Clearer Skin
Selected blackheads and clogged pores can be extracted; active inflammatory acne needs its own treatment plan.
Lasting Hydration
A customized mask and moisturizer replenish surface hydration.
Somewhere You Can’t Reach
Professional care for a hard-to-reach area.
Concerns a Back Facial Addresses
Back Acne & Breakouts
A back facial can help with suitable congestion, but inflamed spots are not all treated by extraction. Painful nodules, widespread breakouts, or itchy bumps need assessment because acne and folliculitis require different care. Persistent acne may need prescription treatment alongside cosmetic care.
Clogged Pores & Blackheads
Oil and dead cells can collect in pores across the back. Warm steam can soften debris before selected extractions; pores do not open and close. Your provider will recommend home care and decide whether repeat visits would be useful.
Rough or Bumpy Texture
Rough, bumpy skin on the back is often caused by a buildup of dead skin cells, mild follicular congestion, or keratosis pilaris. Professional exfoliation removes this buildup and smooths the skin’s surface. Hydrating treatment masks restore moisture to the newly exfoliated skin. For deeper textural concerns, your provider may recommend combining back facials with chemical peels to accelerate cell turnover.
Post-Acne Marks & Discoloration
Flat dark marks, redness, and indented scars are different concerns. A back facial primarily addresses surface care. Your provider can discuss pigmentation or scar options when needed, with the choice based on the cause and your skin tone.
Oily or Congested Back Skin
HydraFacial combines solution-based cleansing, exfoliation, suction, and hydration. The upper-back and full-back options differ in coverage. The device is an alternative to the classic facial rather than proof of deeper or more effective treatment for everyone.
Pre-Event Skin Prep
For a wedding, vacation, or backless outfit, allow time to assess your response before the event. Extractions can leave temporary redness or tenderness. A first visit well in advance makes planning easier.
What to Expect
Most sessions take 45–60 minutes depending on your skin needs and the extent of extractions. HydraFacial options may run slightly longer due to the multi-step device process.
Skin Assessment
Your provider examines your back under proper lighting to identify active breakouts, congestion zones, dryness, and textural concerns. Based on this, they select the appropriate products and approach — whether a classic back facial or HydraFacial technology.
Steam & Deep Cleansing
Warm steam, when suitable, softens debris. Cleansing removes surface oil, sweat, and product residue before exfoliation and extractions.
Exfoliation & Extractions
Exfoliation removes surface buildup and selected extractions address suitable clogged pores. HydraFacial uses suction and solutions; the approach is chosen after screening.
Treatment Mask & Hydration
A customized mask is applied based on your skin type — purifying for oily or acne-prone skin, soothing for irritated skin, hydrating for dry patches. The mask sits for 10–15 minutes while active ingredients absorb.
Moisturizer & Protection
A lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizer is applied to protect the freshly treated skin and lock in hydration. Your provider reviews aftercare — what to wear, what to avoid, and how to maintain results between sessions.
Post-Treatment Tips
Wear loose, breathable clothing for the rest of the day. Avoid heavy workouts for 24 hours. Skip harsh scrubs, retinol-based products, and hot tubs for 48 hours. Apply SPF if your back will be exposed to sunlight. Full guidance on our post-care instructions page.
Treatment Options
Three options depending on your concerns and coverage area. Your provider will recommend the right one during your consultation.
Back Facial
A medical-grade back facial using professional products. Includes deep exfoliation, warm steam, gentle extractions, and hydration — from shoulders to lower back.
Book Back FacialHydraFacial: Upper Back
Device-based cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration for the upper back. Suitability is assessed before treatment.
Book Upper BackHydraFacial: Full Back
HydraFacial coverage extends across the full back for selected congestion and surface hydration concerns.
Book Full Back✓ Package of 3 — Save 10%
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Who Performs This Treatment
Reviewed by Lauren Siso, Licensed Esthetician and Assistant Laser Practitioner.
Lauren Siso
Christian Carter
How Often & Why
One visit lets you assess comfort, hydration, and how your skin responds before choosing a repeat schedule.
Some patients prefer visits several weeks apart. Timing should reflect congestion, sensitivity, home care, and response, rather than a required monthly cycle.
For patients with less congestion-prone skin, quarterly back facials address seasonal shifts — heavier oil production in summer, dryness in winter — while maintaining baseline skin health year-round.
Your provider will recommend the right schedule based on your skin type, breakout history, and goals. For patients also addressing back acne scarring, combining back facials with MOXI Laser or RF Microneedling targets deeper concerns between sessions.
Classic Back Facial vs. HydraFacial Back
Both options treat the same concerns — the difference is in the technology. Here’s how they compare so you can choose the right fit.
Not sure which one is right for you? Schedule a consultation and your provider will assess your back skin and recommend the best option. Learn more about how HydraFacial technology works.
How the Back Facial Works
A back facial applies the same clinical steps as a regular facial — cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, and hydration — to an area that’s nearly impossible to treat properly at home.
The appointment brings cleansing, selected extractions, and hydration to the back. Home care remains useful, and persistent acne or a skin condition may need a separate medical plan.
Whether you’re managing persistent breakouts or want clearer skin for an event, every treatment is tailored to your specific concerns.
Common Questions
What to know before booking a back facial at ELLEMES.
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When You’re Ready
Schedule a consultation and we’ll recommend the right treatment based on your skin, your concerns, and your timeline.
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