Want a medical facial that does more than a regular spa cleanse?
Dr Samantha's facials go beyond cleansing. ProLite tones, ProFacial infuses actives via different heads, ProAcne tackles bacteria and congestion. Most patients see a difference after one session and there is no pressure to buy a package.
Three-step cleanse using standard cleanse heads. 30 minutes. No infusion layer. Best for monthly maintenance, congested pores, dull surface tone.
ProFacial Lift / Glow / Bright (SGD 280)
Cleanse plus a fourth serum-infusion step. 45-60 minutes. Pick Lift (firming), Glow (radiance), or Bright (tone evening) at consultation based on the session goal.
ProAcne (SGD 280)
The multi-step protocol dialled for active mild-to-moderate acne. Cleanse, extraction, and post-extraction recovery focus.
ProFacial Back (SGD 380)
The protocol applied to the upper back for body-acne patients. Larger surface area extends session duration.
Polynucleotide brightening booster
Optional add-on at the same visit. Esther infuses a polynucleotide brightening booster via a microneedling pen for tone and surface glow. Separate mechanism, separate pricing; see the Rejuran Healer page for details.
Under-eye polynucleotide booster
Same family booster but adapted for the periorbital zone. Microneedled gently into the under-eye area for surface tone work.
Which medical facial protocol (ProLite, ProFacial, or ProAcne) your skin actually needs
A medical facial is delivered by a clinic using a clinical-grade multi-step machine, with a doctor on premises and a treatment plan that's matched to the patient's skin assessment. A regular spa facial is delivered by an aesthetician at a wellness setting using consumer-grade products and a fixed routine.
At Nexus, every medical facial runs through the same single multi-step machine. Different head attachments deliver different steps. The base protocol is ProLite (cleanse only, three steps). The full protocol is ProFacial, which adds serum infusion via dedicated infusion heads at the end of the cleanse cycle.
✦Three mechanical steps, one console
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Step 1
Aqua peel cleanse
Dome-tip glides across the skin; gentle suction lifts dead cells while water-based serum flows continuously. Skin stays hydrated, not scraped.
ii.
Step 2
Targeted extraction
Same handpiece, higher suction. Water softens sebum simultaneously, gentler than manual extraction.
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Step 3
Serum infusion (full protocols only)
Second head attachment delivers a treatment serum into freshly cleansed skin. Different serums match different session goals.
All four protocols (ProLite, ProFacial, ProAcne, ProFacial Back) run on the same console; the difference is which heads are used and which serum is loaded.
Why the three-step protocol sequence matters
How serum-infusion heads customise each Hydrafacial-style treatment
Dr Samantha's clinic uses a single clinical-grade machine for all four standard medical facial protocols. The head attachments change between steps, but the underlying device, vacuum, and infusion mechanism stays consistent. This is deliberate.
Consistency: one machine means one calibration, one cleaning protocol, one set of consumables Yumi and Esther are trained on. Easier to deliver the same quality across every booking.
Patient matching: rather than booking a brand-named template, the protocol is matched to skin type and concern at consultation. Active acne patients route to ProAcne. Maintenance patients route to ProLite. Event-prep patients route to ProFacial with the serum that fits the glow / lift / brighten outcome.
Polynucleotide brightening boosters sit outside the multi-step machine path. They use a microneedling pen instead. This is a deliberate separation because the booster vehicle is different and the mechanism is brightening, not cleansing.
How the ProAcne protocol reduces bacteria with gentle extractions
Pre-event preparation. Wedding, photoshoot, social event 7 to 14 days out.
Active mild-to-moderate acne. ProAcne protocol focuses on extraction and post-extraction recovery.
Body acne on the upper back. ProFacial Back protocol is dialled for that area.
Take care
Pause first
Currently using prescription tretinoin or retinol. Pause 5 to 7 days before any extraction-based facial.
Active inflammatory acne with weeping lesions. See Dr Samantha first; we may delay to oral or topical treatment.
Recent ablative laser or peel (under 7 days). Let the barrier recover before extraction.
Patients expecting permanent results from one session. Facials are maintenance, not transformation.
How the Rejuran Glow White Booster add-on combines microneedling with growth-factor serum
✦ProFacial session steps
i.
Step 1, 5 min
Skin assessment + protocol match
Esther reviews your skin, recent products, any active flares. Confirms ProLite vs ProFacial vs ProAcne and which serum (Lift / Glow / Bright) suits the visit.
ii.
Step 2, 5 min
Cleanse + preparation
Standard cleanser + skin prep using the first cleanse head. Removes surface oils and product residue before the deeper steps.
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Step 3, 10-15 min
Multi-step extraction
The vacuum cleanse heads sweep across the T-zone, cheeks, and chin. Comedones lift via the suction. Standard across ProLite and ProFacial.
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Step 4, 10 min
Serum infusion (ProFacial only)
The infusion head delivers the Lift / Glow / Bright serum into the freshly cleansed skin. ProLite skips this step.
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Step 5, 5 min
Cool down + aftercare brief
Cool compress, sunscreen application, brief on the next 24 hours. Most patients return to work or events the same day with minimal redness.
Medical facial sessions, pacing, and review windows
✦Typical cadence per protocol
Protocol
Typical sessions
Interval
Typical review window
ProLite (maintenance)
Ongoing
Monthly
Reassess every 3 months
ProFacial Lift / Glow / Bright
1 per cycle
Monthly or 6-weekly
Review around 4 weeks
ProAcne (active acne)
3 to 6
Every 2 to 3 weeks initially
Reassess monthly once flare settles
ProFacial Back
Ongoing
Monthly
Reassess at 4 to 6 weeks
Polynucleotide booster add-on (separate page)
3-session course
Monthly
See Rejuran Healer page for protocol details
Cadence is matched to skin response, not a fixed package. Individual results vary.
Side effects and recovery for a medical facial
Worth knowing
Common (most patients)
Mild redness for 30 to 60 minutes post-session, especially around the cheek and chin extraction zones.
Skin feels tighter and cleaner for the rest of the day. Most patients reapply moisturiser that evening.
Small bumps may appear 24 to 48 hours post-extraction as deeper comedones surface. Usually settle within 3 to 4 days.
Take care
Less common
Localised tenderness at heavily extracted zones for 24 hours.
Mild dryness if you used active retinoids in the preceding week.
Post-extraction redness lasting beyond 24 hours. Escalate to Dr Samantha if it persists past day 3.
Medical facial pricing context in Singapore
Medical facial pricing in Singapore typically sits in the SGD 180 to SGD 400 per session range, depending on the protocol and add-on actives. Current per-session pricing at Nexus is shown in the treatment menu above. Medical facials are not Medisave-claimable in Singapore.
Aftercare for a medical facial session
✦Aftercare phases
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Day 0
Skip actives + protect
No retinoids, no AHA / BHA, no vitamin C serum for 24 hours. Sunscreen on if you're heading outside. Most patients can wear makeup the same evening if needed.
ii.
Day 1 to 3
Barrier + hydration
Hyaluronic acid + ceramide moisturiser twice daily. Avoid hot showers and direct sun for the first 48 hours. Drink more water than usual.
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Day 4+
Resume normal routine
Reintroduce actives gradually, lower frequency than usual for the first week. Schedule the next session based on the cadence Esther recommends.
Esther sends a brief aftercare summary via WhatsApp post-session.
Why medical facials sit in Dr Samantha's monthly maintenance protocol
Doctor-on-premises: if the skin assessment surfaces something beyond a facial (active acne, pigmentation, structural concern), Dr Samantha is on-site to consult in the same visit.
Consistent device + trained staff: Yumi and Esther deliver every session on the same multi-step machine. No brand swapping, no calibration drift between visits.
Protocol-matched, not template-named: the protocol is selected at consultation based on skin, not a fixed brand template. Active acne patients don't end up booked into a glow protocol.
Polynucleotide brightening add-on available at the same visit for patients who want both the facial cleanse and a separate surface-glow booster, without booking a second appointment.
Same-day return: minimal redness, no downtime. Most patients return to work or events the same day.
Common questions before booking
YOUR CONSULTATION
One assessment with Dr Samantha.
Twenty minutes with Dr Samantha. Consultation SGD 80, fully credited toward any treatment that follows.