Extraction Facials Brisbane: Blackheads, Milia, Pore & Pimple Extraction

Extraction facials combine a deep cleansing treatment with facial extractions, including blackhead removal, milia removal, and enlarged pore extraction. All facial extractions are for skin pore dysfunction. For example, blackheads and whiteheads arise from pores blocked by dead cells at the opening of sebaceous glands. Pimples are inflammatory blockages, and enlarged pores form from skin cells and sebum buildup, causing their appearance to widen. However, the most significant demand is for blackhead and milia extraction and easing congested, enlarged pores, especially on the nose.

We pride ourselves on providing the best extraction facials in Brisbane. We perform blackhead, whitehead, or milia extraction facials, pore, and acne extraction facials. We also provide a range of treatments and skincare that can assist in minimising enlarged pores, settling acne, and delaying the return of blackheads and whiteheads. The general rule with pore treatments is that intermittent therapies are required to maintain a clean and clear complexion. So, what is involved in the different types of facial extractions?

There is a right way and a wrong way to perform facial extractions. Facial extraction is used to remove blackheads, whiteheads, or sebum plugs. However, our therapists prepare your skin so they can dislodge the plugs of sebum, skin cells, and keratin without causing excess trauma to the skin.

Double Cleanse

Our extraction facials start with a double cleanse with a  Korean Oil Cleanser as the first step and then and Foam Ampoule Cleanser

Desincrustion, Steam, and Facial Extraction Tools.

Desincrustation facials using iontophoresis have recently become a buzzing treatment. However, using a desincrustation solution, gentle skin steaming, and manual facial extraction provides a better result for blackhead removal, whiteheads, and pimples while minimising enlarged pores.

The desincrustation solution is a balanced pH formula with essential oils that dissolve and soften oil, sebum, and keratin. It is ideal for settling oily, congested skin, removing blackheads, and preparing for pore extraction.

After desincrustation, we use gentle steam with a hot towel. We do not use a facial steamer, as this step helps open the pores before facial extraction. After the desincrustation solution performs the most softening, anything more than gentle steam is excessive (and even harmful).

Your face is then ready for facial extraction.

We use a variety of extraction tools to extract the pore contents gently. Once the skin is prepared correctly, 99% of extractions are gentle. However, sometimes there are very resistant plugs.

Whitehead extraction requires a small needle lancet to create an opening in the skin before it can be removed, and blackhead removal sometimes requires more than gentle pressure.

We have specialised blackhead removal tools, pore extraction tools, and a milia lancet. (We have a whole collection of comedone extraction tools.).

Even people with good skin can suffer from the odd area of congestion, hormonal breakouts, or holiday breakouts. We tailor your extraction facial to your concerns. We pride ourselves on providing thorough treatment and offering a free assessment.

Extraction facials can be part of regular skin maintenance.

Facial extractions can be part of preparing for a special event when you want your skin to glow. (We recommend a long lead-in time for special occasions, so get your free consultation early!)

Post-holidays, you might have let your skincare routine slide, or regularly applying sunscreen has caused unwanted congestion.

After a period of stress, a common cause of breakouts!

As part of an ongoing acne treatment plan.

Blackhead removal is a standard part of our therapist’s work. Our blackhead extraction facial targets non-inflammatory comedones. Blackheads develop when the oil gland becomes plugged with skin cells, allowing oil to accumulate. The black appearance is due to the comedone being open and exposed to air, which oxidises the sebum. Blackheads often appear on the face, especially the nose, chin, and cheeks, but can also occur on the chest, back, arms, neck, and anywhere on the body. Once the skin is prepared, the comedone can generally be extracted easily. However, blackhead extraction in large > 1mm spots (called macro-comedones) can be challenging. Once macro-comedones are removed, they can leave a hole in the skin. Enlarged holes in the skin may require TCA cross-treatment with our doctors to shrink the pore after the blackhead extraction.

Our therapists offer skin treatments to complement extraction facials, including pore-minimisation peels and collagen-induction therapies like skin needling.

We take pride in our extraction facials and believe we deliver the best extraction facial in Brisbane! Yes, that is a challenge!

Cleanse  – We double cleanse: We start with our Skin 1004 cleansers. Starting with an oil cleanser to clean the skin of makeup and oil for the first wash. Then, with the second cleanse – we use a foam cleanser to clear any residue and get ready for your facial. 

Exfoliate & Soften – we open the pores with a desincrustation solution to soften the plug inside the pore. To help the skin soften and open the pores, we use hot towels, which help prevent trauma to the skin.

Extractions – we can choose over 15 extraction tools to remove comedones appropriately. We offer 30 and 45-minute treatments. We advise splitting this into more sessions if you require longer than 45 minutes. You will need extractions monthly to 6 weekly to keep your skin clear.

Settling inflammation after your extraction, we apply anti-inflammatory barrier repair. Our favourite at present is the Skin1004 Soothing Cream, but the therapists do have a range to select from depending on your presentation on the day. There is also an optional Mask and LED light therapy to reduce inflammation.

Adjunct treatments – We provide other pore treatments with lasers, carbon facials, Pico treatment, or Chemical peels, such as Salicylic acid or Jessner peels and microneedling. In addition, our therapists provide advice on additional therapies that can help settle your concerns.

Skincare as aftercare – We have excellent, affordable Korean skincare products to help keep your pores more apparent for longer, including speciality brands such as Ilso, Skin 1004, such as Vitamin A (retinoids) prescribed by our doctors or Korean niacinamide serums. 

Results are instant, i.e. your pores will be clean, and whiteheads and blackheads will be gone. If you have very congested skin, you may need more than one extraction facial to reach this point. There is no downtime from facial extraction. Generally, some redness can last a couple of hours to a day or so. However, with problematic whitehead or blackhead extraction, or if there is a lot to clear, more surface healing is required. With open pores, generally, any redness will settle overnight. So what does this mean for you? Plan to get your extraction facial performed at least seven days before any significant event.

Extraction facials are part of a month-to-six-week skincare routine to keep your skin clear. They provide a temporary solution to pore dysfunction. Generally, if you are concerned with enlarged pores or blackhead removal, you must consider regular treatments. For more dramatic results, laser treatments should be added to minimise pore size.

Tixel skin treatment,  fractional lasers such as CO2 or Fraxel lasers are safe and effective treatments for fair skin types.

Carbon laser facials are perfect for pore minimising and can be alternated with another pore control favourite – Jessner Peels

For darker & Asian skin types, pico lasers such as Picolasers are your best bet.