Ask three people how often to get a facial and you will hear three different answers: every month, every season, only before a big event. For a DiamondGlow facial, the honest answer starts with "it depends on what you want from your skin." The useful answer tells you what it depends on, so you can plan a schedule that fits.
This guide covers how often our team at Hamilton Aesthetics recommends the DiamondGlow facial in Palm Beach Gardens, what changes that schedule, and how to fit it around the rest of your skin care.
How often should you get a DiamondGlow facial?
The maker of DiamondGlow says you may receive a treatment every two weeks, or as your provider suggests, based on your skin concerns. That is the most frequent schedule the maker describes, and it is not a pace everyone needs. At Hamilton Aesthetics, how often you come in is shaped by your provider's recommendation and by your skin concerns, so your own schedule may be spaced further apart than every two weeks.
Our DiamondGlow guidance also describes two quite different reasons to book: a special event coming up, or maintaining a healthy glow year round. Those two goals do not call for the same calendar, which is why the schedule is worth talking through at your consultation.
What changes how often you should come in?
A few things move your schedule one way or the other.
Your goal. Someone preparing for a wedding or reunion is planning around a date. Someone maintaining their skin through the year is planning around a rhythm. The first is a short plan with a deadline, the second is an ongoing habit.
Your skin concerns. DiamondGlow is customized with SkinMedica Pro-Infusion Serums chosen for your concerns, which can include fine lines, dullness, dryness, uneven tone, hyperpigmentation, photodamage and acne. A concern you are actively working on may call for a different pace than one you are simply keeping up.
Your other treatments. Peels, lasers and injectables all affect how your skin behaves in the days around them, and your provider schedules around them. More on that below.
What you use at home. Retinoids and other exfoliating products matter here. Our pre-treatment guidance is to stop them at least three days before your visit, so your routine and your appointments need to be planned together.
How your skin responds. Your provider tailors the level of abrasion and the vacuum suction to your skin type, and how your skin responds at one visit informs the next.
Is DiamondGlow a one-time treatment or an ongoing habit?
Both, depending on what you want. Many people notice skin that looks smoother, brighter and more hydrated right after a first visit. Our guidance describes continued improvement over time with repeat treatments, which is the case for a regular schedule. Results vary from person to person, so your first few appointments are also how you and your provider learn how your skin responds.
A single visit makes sense for an event or to try it. A regular schedule makes sense if what you like is the way your skin looks and feels when you keep it up.
Does more often mean better results?
Not automatically. DiamondGlow gently exfoliates the skin, so the aim is a schedule your skin can keep up with, not the most visits possible. Our guidance on combining treatments makes the same point: time should be spaced out between treatments to help prevent skin irritation.
If your skin feels tight or looks irritated going into an appointment, tell your provider. That is useful information, and your plan can change because of it.
What actually happens during a DiamondGlow facial?
A visit typically takes 30 to 45 minutes. The treatment does three things at once: it exfoliates, extracts and infuses. A diamond-tipped wand gently removes the top layer of skin using a variable degree of abrasion, and the serums are infused afterward, when open pores can absorb them better.
It can be used on the face, neck, chest and hands. Ask your provider whether treating more than your face makes sense for you.
How should you prepare, and what should you do afterward?
At your consultation your provider gives you full pre- and post-treatment instructions. Our general guidance before a visit is:
- Stop using retinoids and other exfoliating products at least three days before
- Protect your skin from the sun before your treatment
- Arrive with a clean face and no makeup
Afterward, follow the instructions your provider gives you. Florida sun is hard on freshly exfoliated skin, so ask what sun protection they recommend for you. Bring a list of what you use at home, including any actives. It is the quickest way to get advice that fits your actual routine.
How do you fit DiamondGlow around peels, lasers and injectables?
DiamondGlow can be combined with other treatments, including chemical peels, laser treatments and injectables, to support your skin goals. The part to remember is the spacing. To help prevent irritation, your DiamondGlow facial should be done with time between it and your other treatments, and your provider can set that schedule for you.
That matters if you are already a regular with us. If you are considering a VI Peel chemical peel, an IPL laser facial, or our injectable treatments, mention everything you have booked, so the order and timing make sense together. We would rather help you plan a calendar than have you guess.
Who should wait or skip a visit?
DiamondGlow is suitable for most skin types, including dry, combination, oily and sensitive skin. It is not a good idea when your skin is compromised. That includes skin that is sunburned, chapped, irritated or broken, among other conditions.
If you are not sure whether your skin is ready, ask before you book, and say so if something has changed since your last visit. It is much better to move an appointment than to treat skin that is not ready.
What can you expect right afterward?
Side effects are generally minimal. They can include redness, tightness or slight skin sensitivity, and these should settle on their own within a few hours. If something lasts longer than that or worries you, contact your provider instead of waiting it out. Responses differ from person to person.
Can a membership make a regular schedule easier?
It can for some people. The Hamilton Glow Club membership is a monthly membership that includes your choice of a premium treatment from a list that includes the DiamondGlow treatment, plus member pricing on other services. Memberships carry a six-month commitment, so read the terms and check current details on our membership page before deciding. Ask how a membership would fit with the schedule your provider recommends for your skin.
How do you build your own schedule?
Start with a conversation. A consultation at our Palm Beach Gardens office is the place to describe what you want your skin to look like, what you already use and what other treatments you have planned. From there, your provider can recommend where to begin and how to adjust.
To make the most of it, bring:
- A list of your current skin care products, including retinoids and exfoliants
- Dates of any events you are planning around
- Any other treatments you have had or have booked
- Notes on how your skin has reacted to past facials
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a DiamondGlow facial take?
A visit usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, so it can fit around a work day.
Do I need to stop my skin care products before a DiamondGlow facial?
We ask you to stop using retinoids and other exfoliating products at least three days before your treatment. Your provider will give you full instructions at your consultation.
Can I get a DiamondGlow facial before an event?
Yes, a special occasion is one of the reasons people book. Ask your provider when to schedule it ahead of your date, especially if you have other treatments planned, so your skin has the spacing it needs.
Can I combine DiamondGlow with Botox or fillers?
DiamondGlow can be combined with injectables, as well as chemical peels and laser treatments. Time should be spaced out between treatments to help prevent irritation, and your provider will set the schedule.
Is a DiamondGlow facial right for sensitive skin?
It is suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin, and the level of abrasion is adjusted for you. It is not suitable when skin is compromised, such as sunburned, chapped, irritated or broken skin. Tell your provider how your skin feels on the day.
How long do results last?
It varies from person to person. Many people notice a difference right away, and improvements can build with repeat treatments. Your provider can talk through what to expect for your skin. Results vary.
Ready to plan yours?
Hamilton Aesthetics is a boutique medical spa at 3399 PGA Blvd, Suite 450, in Palm Beach Gardens. If you would like help working out how often a DiamondGlow facial makes sense for you, you can book a consultation online and we will build the schedule around your skin and your calendar. Results vary from person to person.
This article is for education and is not medical advice. Talk with your own provider about your skin. Hamilton Aesthetics is a boutique medical spa in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with a conservative, natural-results philosophy. Follow @hamiltonaestheticspalmbeach on Instagram.
About the Author
Bianca Somers, PA-C
Nationally certified physician assistant with advanced training in aesthetic medicine, plastic surgery, and wellness-based care. She specializes in aesthetic injectables, including neuromodulators and dermal fillers, as well as skin rejuvenation and laser treatments. Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of Florida and Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Nova Southeastern University, with continued education in wellness medicine including hormone optimization therapies.
