HydraFacial & Advanced Facial Treatments

Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics offers HydraFacial, OxyTrio antioxidant facials, LightStim LED panel therapy, and dermaplaning alongside a curated range of medical-grade skincare from SkinBetter Science, SkinCeuticals, Alastin, NeoCutis, PCA Skin, and Elta MD. Visia Complexion Analysis provides multispectral skin imaging to guide treatment selection. All facial services are delivered by licensed aestheticians under physician supervision at the Erie St academic campus.

The non-invasive facial treatment menu at Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics extends beyond laser and injectables to include a curated set of device-based and manual services appropriate for patients who want clinical-grade skin improvement without significant downtime. HydraFacial is a patented vortex-extraction treatment that simultaneously cleanses, chemically exfoliates (using glycolic and salicylic acids), extracts debris from pores via suction, and infuses the skin with hydrating serums containing hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and peptides. It is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments in the United States due to its tolerability across all skin types, immediate visible results, and compatibility as a maintenance treatment between more intensive procedures. The OxyTrio Facial delivers a three-step antioxidant protocol involving exfoliation, oxygen-infused product delivery, and a peptide mask, designed to brighten dull skin and support barrier function. It is well-suited to patients managing oxidative stress-related aging or those in the post-procedural healing phase. LightStim LED panel therapy uses medical-grade LED wavelengths — including red light (630–660 nm) for collagen stimulation and anti-inflammatory effects, and near-infrared light (850 nm) for deeper tissue penetration — in a clinical setting. Unlike consumer LED masks, the LightStim Pro Panel delivers consistent, calibrated irradiance across the full treatment area. Dermaplaning is a manual exfoliation technique in which a sterile surgical blade is used to remove the outer layer of dead skin cells and fine vellus hair ('peach fuzz') from the face. This leaves the skin immediately smoother, improves product penetration, and creates an even surface for makeup application. It is safe for most skin types and can be combined with peels or HydraFacial in the same session. Visia Complexion Analysis, an industry-standard multispectral imaging system, is used to quantify skin characteristics including UV damage, surface spots, pores, wrinkle depth, texture irregularities, porphyrins (bacterial activity linked to acne), and superficial and deep red areas. The analysis guides treatment prioritisation and allows objective measurement of progress over a treatment course. Medical-grade skincare product lines stocked at the clinic include SkinBetter Science, SkinCeuticals, Alastin Skincare, NeoCutis, PCA Skin, and Elta MD — all physician-dispensed lines supported by clinical research. For Chicago patients seeking evidence-based skin health maintenance at a nationally respected academic medical centre, the Northwestern Medicine Aesthetics programme at 259 E Erie St offers a medically supervised alternative to standalone medspas and day spas.