Facials & Peels
Glow. Reset. Come back to your best skin.
Radiance Wellness offers a curated menu of medical-grade facials and peels, performed by Amanda, LE, a licensed esthetician with over 20 years of experience. Every treatment is customized to your skin on the day you come in.
Great skin is not a single treatment. It is a relationship between your skin, a skilled provider, and the right products over time. At Radiance Wellness, our facial and peel services are designed to meet your skin exactly where it is, whether you are managing acne, navigating hormonal changes, correcting sun damage, or simply maintaining a healthy glow.
Our esthetician, Amanda, brings over 20 years of experience to every treatment. She works with advanced medical-grade and clinically trialed product lines including Jan Marini Solutions, ZO Skin Health, SkinMedica, and Plated Skin Science to deliver results that go beyond a standard spa experience.
Located next to Balboa Park in Bankers Hill, San Diego, Radiance Wellness offers facial treatments that blend clinical expertise with a genuinely relaxing environment. You will leave refreshed, glowing, and with a clear plan for your skin.
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Our Facial & Peel Services
Custom Facial (60 min)
This is Amanda's signature treatment. Rather than following a fixed protocol, she assesses your skin at each visit and designs a facial around what it needs most, whether that is calming inflammation, clearing congestion, restoring hydration, or targeting early signs of aging.
Each Custom Facial includes a light peel for gentle exfoliation, advanced medical-grade skincare products, and your choice of a relaxing shoulder and neck massage or dermaplaning. Both can be added together as an upgrade.
Best for: Acne, aging, dryness, sensitivity, and general skin maintenance.
HydraFacial MD Express
The HydraFacial MD Express delivers powerful results in a streamlined appointment. Using vortex exfoliation technology, it resurfaces the skin, deep cleans pores, and finishes with medical-grade skincare application for immediate brightness and smoothness.
Treatment covers the face, neck, and decollete. This treatment does not cover manual extractions.
Best for: Clients who want visible results with no downtime and a quick turnaround.
HydraFacial MD Deluxe
The Deluxe builds on the Express with a full one-hour experience. It adds lymphatic drainage, manual and HF extraction, hydration, LED light therapy, and antioxidant protection. The result is skin that looks genuinely lit from within.
This treatment also includes exosome therapy, a cutting-edge regenerative ingredient that supports skin renewal at the cellular level. Treatment covers the face, neck, and chest and includes manual extractions.
Best for: Clients seeking comprehensive rejuvenation and an extra boost of glow.
VI Peel
The VI Peel is a medical-grade chemical peel formulated to deliver real results with minimal downtime. It is one of the few peels approved for darker skin tones, melasma, and severe acne.
Unlike superficial spa peels, the VI Peel works at a deeper level, making it an effective option for stubborn concerns like fine lines, hyperpigmentation, acne, and acne scarring.
Best for: Uneven skin tone, fine lines, active acne, post-acne marks, and clients ready for more visible correction.
Custom Exosome Facial (90 min)
This is our most comprehensive and luxurious facial experience. The Custom Exosome Facial combines optional dermaplaning, HydraFacial MD extractions and hydration, a light chemical exfoliation, topical exosome therapy, and red and infrared light therapy to stimulate collagen production and accelerate skin renewal.
The treatment closes with a relaxing face, neck, and shoulder massage, leaving you looking refreshed and feeling restored. At 90 minutes, this is an investment in your skin and your wellbeing.
Best for: Clients seeking a full-spectrum skin reset, particularly those managing dullness, texture, early aging, or anyone who simply wants the best of everything in one appointment.
Facial Add-Ons and Packages
- Dermaplaning
- Shoulder and neck massage
- LED light therapy
- Exosome therapy
- HydraFacial upgrade
- TCA spot treatment
Visit our Service Menu to explore packages and current pricing.
What to Expect During Your Facial
Your first appointment with Amanda begins with a skin assessment and a conversation about your concerns, goals, and current skincare routine. This context helps her design a treatment that is right for your skin right now, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
For all appointments, it is recommended to stop using retinoids and active exfoliants several days before your session.
During the Treatment
Amanda takes a hands-on, educational approach. She will walk you through what she is observing and what she is doing, so you leave not just with better skin but with a better understanding of it.
Treatments are performed in a calm, beautifully appointed room designed for relaxation. Expect to feel genuinely cared for, not rushed.
After Your Treatment
Most facials at Radiance Wellness require little to no downtime. You may notice some mild redness or swelling after more active treatments or extractions, which typically resolves within a few hours to a day. It is especially important to follow our aftercare instructions, especially after a medical facial. For the remainder of the day, please refrain from exercise, heat, sun exposure, applying makeup, and washing your face.
VI Peel clients will experience peeling over the days following treatment as the skin renews. Amanda will provide detailed aftercare instructions and product recommendations to support your results at home.
I've been seeing Amanda for fantastic facials for over four years. She is super knowledgeable and has taken incredible care of my skin through changes like medication reactions, pregnancy, and just plain old aging. I love that the facials are custom and I always know that the treatment I get is tailored to her expertise and my skin needs at the time.
- Google Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are facials painful?
Most facial treatments at Radiance Wellness are comfortable and relaxing. Manual extractions can be painful but they are not required. The VI Peel may cause a mild tingling or warming sensation during application. Chemical exfoliation within HydraFacial treatments is gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types. Amanda will check in throughout your appointment to ensure you are comfortable.
When will I see results?
Many clients notice brighter, smoother skin immediately after their appointment. Deeper improvements, including collagen stimulation and pigmentation correction, continue to develop over the following weeks. VI Peel results become visible as the skin finishes peeling, typically within five to seven days.
Can facials be combined with other treatments?
Yes. Facials pair well with a range of treatments at Radiance Wellness. BBL HEROic and MOXI Laser target pigmentation and tone at a deeper level, complementing the surface work of a facial. Microneedling or PRF can be scheduled in a treatment plan alongside facials for more intensive skin renewal. BOTOX® and neurotoxins, or facial balancing with filler address structural and dynamic concerns that skincare alone cannot reach. Amanda and our injectable providers work together to help you build a complete care plan.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your skin goals. Many clients see noticeable improvement after a single session. For concerns like hyperpigmentation, acne scarring, or texture, a series of treatments spaced three to four weeks apart typically delivers the best results. Amanda will recommend a plan during your consultation.
How much does a facial cost?
Pricing varies by treatment and any add-ons selected. For the most current pricing and to explore package options, visit our Service Menu or schedule a consultation at Radiance Wellness.
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Whether you are new to professional skincare or looking for a provider who truly knows your face, Amanda is here for you. With over 20 years of experience and a deeply personalized approach, every appointment at Radiance Wellness is designed to leave your skin healthier than when you walked in.
Located in the Bankers Hill area of San Diego, just next to Hillcrest, we would love to be your long-term partner in skin health. Book your facial consultation today.
