Frequently Asked Questions

Every first appointment begins with a professional skin analysis. Maya looks at your skin, asks about your routine, any medication, and any history of eczema, rosacea, keloid scarring or isotretinoin use, then recommends a treatment and a realistic plan. If the analysis points to a different treatment from the one you booked, she will tell you before anything starts.

Yes, and they are treated as two separate problems. Active breakouts come first, usually with an acne treatment, deep pore detox or a chemical peel. Once the skin is calm, post-acne marks and pigmentation are worked on through peels, IPL skin rejuvenation or an anti-pigmentation course. This is a licensed esthetician practice, not a medical clinic, so it does not diagnose skin disease or prescribe medication.

The medical facial is the results-driven option: targeted techniques and professional-grade products aimed at acne, congestion, dullness and uneven texture, customised to your skin condition. The signature facial is the fuller multi-step treatment, including double cleansing, exfoliation, ultrasonic and steam, microdermabrasion, extractions, neck and face massage, mask, LED therapy, serum and SPF. Choose the medical facial for correction and the signature facial for an all-round reset.

A HydraFacial uses a device to cleanse, exfoliate, extract and infuse hydrating serums in a single pass rather than by hand. It takes about an hour and leaves no downtime, so makeup and your normal routine resume the same day. That combination is why it is the usual choice before a wedding, a shoot or an event.

Both create controlled micro-injuries that prompt the skin to build new collagen. RF microneedling adds radiofrequency energy through the needle tips, heating the deeper layers so it tightens as well as resurfaces. Standard microneedling is usually chosen for texture and acne scarring, while RF is chosen when laxity is the main concern. Expect redness for roughly 24 to 48 hours after standard microneedling and 24 to 72 hours after RF.

BioRePeel is a needle-free resurfacing peel that renews the skin without the visible flaking most peels are known for. It is applied in a single in-studio session, and most clients go straight back to work or out afterwards. It is often booked as a short course rather than a one-off, and it is quoted after your skin analysis.

All four are permanent makeup, and they differ in how the pigment is applied. Microblading uses fine hair-like strokes for the most natural brow-hair effect. Nano brows create similar strokes with a single fine needle, which suits a wider range of skin types. Powder and ombre brows build a soft shaded finish like a lightly filled brow, with ombre graduating from a softer front to a defined tail. Combo brows mix strokes and shading. Maya matches the technique to your skin type, your natural brow and the look you want.

Permanent makeup is semi-permanent. It generally lasts 12 to 18 months before it needs refreshing, and oily skin and sun exposure shorten that. A touch-up is normally done around six to eight weeks after the first appointment, once the skin has healed; that visit sets the final shape and colour and is part of the process rather than a correction.

Lip blush is a soft permanent-makeup tint that enhances the natural colour and shape of the lips instead of drawing a hard line. It adds definition and long-lasting colour, so it cuts down the need for daily lipstick. It is done in a single session.

Yes. A deposit secures the appointment and comes off the price of the treatment. You can book online or call (646) 881-4643.

Tell Maya when you book. Some treatments are routinely avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and others can go ahead with an adjusted protocol, so the plan is set at your skin analysis rather than in advance. If you are under a doctor’s care, check with them first.

Yes. Facials, acne treatment, chemical peels, microneedling and IPL skin rejuvenation are booked by men as well as women, and brow work is available too. Every treatment is chosen from your skin analysis.