Consultation
30 minA conversation and a look under the lamp. You talk through your routine and how your skin behaves; Anna writes down what she notes. No facial is done.
Consultation first
Book: ConsultationAcne-prone skin
A consultation first, then one step at a time
Anna Ellsworth is a licensed esthetician with a private room on Augusta Street. She asks before she acts, does one thing at a time and writes down what she notes at every visit.
The series
Six visits, two to three weeks apart
Skin changes slowly, so Anna works in a series. Each visit ends with a written note of what she saw. No note predicts how your skin will look.
- 0190 min
Step 1: Consultation and first facial
Anna asks about your routine, looks under the lamp and does a first facial. She notes where you break out.
- 0260 min
Step 2: A facial, then what changed
A facial with extractions where your skin allows. She notes what changed since the last visit.
- 0360 min
Step 3: Home-routine review
A facial, and time to go through what you use at home. She notes what you've stopped, started and skipped.
- 0460 min
Step 4: A facial, adjusted
A facial adjusted from the notes: an LED add-on, a calmer mask or shorter extractions.
- 0560 min
Step 5: Second routine check
Another look at the routine, against both sets of notes.
- 0660 min
Step 6: A look back
You and Anna read all six notes and decide what comes next. If a dermatologist should see a pattern, she says so.
The menu
Consultation first, then the menu
Start here
First visit: consultation and facial
90 minThe consultation, then a deep-cleansing facial adjusted to what you talked about.
New clientsDeposit to bookBook: First visit: consultation and facial
Facials
Deep-cleansing facial with extractions
60 minCleansing, steam, extractions where your skin allows, a mask and a note of what Anna saw.
Book: Deep-cleansing facial with extractionsCalming facial, no extractions
45 minA gentler visit for a day your skin feels sore or irritated: cleansing, a soothing mask and a short massage.
Book: Calming facial, no extractions
Add-ons
LED light
15 minA panel of light held over your face at the end of a facial, while you rest.
Add-onBook: LED lightExtra mask
10 minA second mask, chosen at the consultation, left on while Anna works on your shoulders and hands.
Add-onBook: Extra mask
Prices are Anna's own and show on the booking page when you choose a service. Each time includes a few minutes to talk and settle in.
The consultation
Every client starts with a conversation
Before any facial, Anna learns your skin: what you use, what you've tried and what happens after you wash your face. The consultation is its own 30-minute visit, or the first half of your first visit, and it comes before any series.
What you use now, and in what order
Where you break out, and when
What you'd like from a visit
What Anna notes down, and a copy for you
When to see a dermatologist
We'll suggest a dermatologist when
A facial can't do everything, and Anna would rather say so than keep booking you. She will suggest a dermatologist, or your doctor, when:
Breakouts that are deep, painful or lumpy
These sit deeper than a facial reaches, so a facial isn't the right next step.
A mark that lingers, or a scar forming
She'll note it and suggest someone who can look at it properly.
A spot or mole that is changing
Anything that grows, bleeds or changes color goes to a doctor, not a facial.
Skin that is hot, swollen or oozing
Anna will ask you to see a doctor before booking again.
Breakouts that started suddenly
Especially alongside other changes in how you feel, or after a new medicine.
Notes that look the same after six visits
If the series changed nothing she can see, she says so and suggests the next person to ask.
Questions
Short answers before you book
What happens at a first visit?
You start with a consultation: your routine, what you use, how your skin behaves. Anna looks at your skin under a magnifying lamp and writes down what she notes. If you booked the first visit with a facial, the facial follows, adjusted to what you talked about. Plan on 90 minutes.
How long does a visit take?
The consultation alone is 30 minutes. A deep-cleansing facial is 60 minutes, and the first visit with both is 90. Every service on the menu lists its own time.
Do I need a consultation first?
Yes, once, before your first facial and before any series. It is how Anna learns your skin and your routine. If you come back after a long break, she starts with a short check-in.
Can I come in with a breakout?
Yes. Tell Anna when you book. She may suggest a calmer visit or another day, and she'll tell you why.
What happens when you suggest a dermatologist?
Anna says so at the visit and writes down why. She doesn't diagnose, and she doesn't promise that a facial will change a skin condition. If your doctor agrees, she can still see you for calmer visits while you wait for an appointment.
Book a consultation
Choose a time on Anna's booking page, or send a message and she'll reply by email or text.