Facial Treatment Prices in Dubai

With constant exposure to unpleasant outdoor elements such as dust and pollution, combined with fluctuations in dry and humid environments, it is no surprise that one of the most popular self-care treatments among men and women in Dubai are facial treatments. 

A great facial will help cleanse the skin of many impurities and dead cells, clear out clogged pores, and rejuvenate and bring to the surface healthier and brighter skin. Before moving onto more drastic anti-aging treatments, face treatments are the best clinically recommended procedures to slow down the aging process. The most common facial treatments provided at clinics are: microdermabrasion, microneedling, CO2 laser skin resurfacing, radiofrequency (RF), ultrasound, and chemical peels. The treatments have evolved to incorporate other elements and can, at times, be overwhelming and confusing to patients.  

Factors for such a wide gap in facial treatment prices are found to be mainly because:

• Brand awareness of the clinic: treatment from a more reputable hospital will be costlier than a clinic not widely known to people. Institutions make huge investments to build a trusted brand and patients are supposed to pay a premium to consume it.
• Location: Clinics located in Jumeirah, Downtown, or Dubai Marina need to pay higher rents, multiple times more than similarly sized facilities located in less expensive areas of Dubai. Clinics in costlier areas, in turn, will charge more for otherwise similar services accordingly.
• Experience of the practitioner: It is quite understandable that you pay more for a service from a more experienced practitioner. In addition to that, if you get treatment from a doctor not a technician, it would cost you more. Among doctors, you will need to pay more to get the treatment from specialists such as dermatologists and plastic surgeons as they have more expertise and experience in the field than GPs.  

A few principles to note regarding the price of facial treatments in Dubai are as follows:

Facial Treatment Prices in Dubai

As facial treatments on offer are various and quite broad in scope, we will tackle pricing piece by piece. Some clinics and hospitals will price their treatments individually, however will also provide a lower price for a bundled package of sessions such as microdermabrasion, chemical peels, and HIFU just to name a few. With that in mind, here are some price points for facial treatments in Dubai: 

• Microdermabrasion, prices start as low as AED 110 and reach upto AED 500 per session with an average price of AED 305 per session. 

• Hydrodermabrasion or Hydafacials prices in Dubai start as low as AED 120 and reach upto AED 600 per session with an average price of AED 360 per session.

• Oxygen facials start as prices in Dubai start as low as AED 300 and reach upto AED 1,000 per session with an average price of AED 650 per session.

• Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL), Photofacial prices in Dubai start as low as AED 500 and reach upto AED 1,000 per session with an average price of AED 875 per session.

• CO2 Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing prices in Dubai start as low as AED 1,500 and reach upto AED 3,500 per session with an average price of AED 2,500 per session.

• Microneedling, dermaroller prices in Dubai start as low AED 150 and reach upto AED 300 per session with an average price of AED 225 per session. For microneedling, dermapen prices start as low as AED 1,000 and reach upto AED 3,000 per session with an average price of AED 2,000 per session.

• Microneedling RF prices in Dubai start as low as AED 500 and reach upto AED 2,500 per session with an average price of AED 1,500 per session.

• Radiofrequency (RF) or Thermage prices in Dubai start as low as AED 350 and reach upto AED 1,000 per session with an average price of AED 675 per session.

• High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) prices in Dubai start as low as AED 899 and reach upto AED 4,000 per session with an average price of AED 2,450 per session.

• Chemical peels, specialists will almost always advise patients to come in for an in-person consultation to get a better understanding of the client’s skin condition and provide the right type of treatment.  Since chemical peel treatments in Dubai are not categorized by depth or intensity per se, and depend more on the area of focus, patients will find prices starting as low as AED 250 to AED 2500 per session with an average price of AED 1,375 per session. A popular peel treatment in Dubai is the Spectra Laser Carbon peel which appeals to a variety of skin conditions and types and gives minimal recovery time. The Spectra Laser Carbon Peel Treatment starts as low as AED 495 and tops out at AED 800 per session with an average price of AED 647.5 per session. 

One thing to note is that in Dubai, clinics are generally marketing most of their facial treatments as per the brands and technologies rather than the high level technical terminology of facial treatments. Therefore, when asking about laser, RF or ultrasound facial treatments you may find clinics refer to specific brands. For example, when asking a clinic about IPL (photofacial) they may respond with a reference to using BBL (Broadband Laser) or if asking about different depth peels they will refer to the Spectra Laser Carbon Peel. Clinics will prefer to discuss and provide the latest and best technologies currently used. 

The above prices for facial treatments are also not indicative of whether or not clinics choose to use supplements with their treatments such as vitamin C, serums and other topical enhancers to the skin. Again, it’s always clearer once you consult with the specialist to properly understand the requirements of your lifestyle, expectations and skin’s unique condition. 

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding facial treatments in Dubai:

What are facial treatments? 

Facial treatments are clinically supervised aesthetic procedures that are designed to cleanse the face of impurities, increase healthy blood circulation, and reduce the effects of aging such as wrinkles and age spots. There are a few different types of facial treatments to consider and are as follows: 

• Microdermabrasion (Trophy Skin, TopDirect, Kendal, MySweety, and Microderm Glo et.): A skin resurfacing process where the upper layer of the skin is blasted with aluminum crystals to gently exfoliate it and simultaneously vacuum up the dead cells and crystals to facilitate new skin cell, collagen and elastin production.
• Hydrodermabrasion, also referred to as Hydrafacial in clinics, is a skin resurfacing process similar to Microdermabrasion but instead of blasting the skin with crystals, the process uses saline solution and oxygen to gently exfoliate the top layer of skin and then infuse it with a serum. 
• Oxygen Facial, is a facial spray treatment composed of condensed oxygen molecules and can be infused with vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients. 
• Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL), also referred to as Photofacial in clinics, is a non-ablative facial treatment that uses a broadband of light energy to treat acne scars, hyperpigmentation, melasma, wrinkles, and sun damaged skin. This process is also used for hair removal. 
• CO2 Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing (Fraxel, MiXto, TotalFX, Acupuls, Erbium et.): A ablative laser skin resurfacing process where the top layer of skin is temporarily damaged to induce the rebuilding and replacing of new cells in the damaged areas.
• Microneedling (iBeautyPen, MDPen, Dermapen et.) : A skin pricking process that uses a clinical derma roller which creates small channels into the skin and triggers the production of collagen, and elastin underneath the skin. 
• RF Microneedling: Similar to traditional Microneedling procedure, RF Microneedling additionally uses radiofrequency to further amplify the production of collagen and elastin.   
• Chemical Peel: A skin exfoliating process where a chemical peel is applied to eliminate dead cells from the top layer of skin. There are 3 clinical types of peel based on skin type and needs. Light/superficial (Alpha Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxy peels), medium depth (Trichloroacetic peel) and deep peel (Phenol).
• Radiofrequency (RF), also referred to as Thermage in clinics, is a simultaneous deep skin tissue heating, and skin surface cooling process, using a radiofrequency device to restore and stimulate collagen production.
• High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), is a skin lifting technique that uses ultrasound waves to heat up deep skin tissues to stimulate and produce collagen production.

Who can perform facial treatments in Dubai?

In Dubai, facial treatments are covered under the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Health Regulation Department for the Standards for Non Surgical Cosmetic Services, and Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) for Standards for Non Surgical Cosmetic Procedures. Dermatologists, and plastic surgeons with a valid DHA/DHCA license can perform non surgical cosmetic procedures for the face without needing any further requirements.

General physicians, nurses and beauty therapists can also perform specific facial treatments but must first obtain specific training, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Continuous Medical Education (CME) hours, hands-on practical training, and completion of aesthetic cases under specialists. All of which need to be inline with the guidelines stipulated and approved by DHA and DHCA. 

Registered Nurses (RN) in Dubai can only provide the following non-surgical cosmetic facial treatments : Non-ablative laser treatment such as IPL, Microdermabrasion (medium and deep), RF treatments, and HIFU (Ultrasound).

Beauty therapists in Dubai can only provide the following non-surgical facial treatments: Topical Microneedling, Microdermabrasion, Superficial Chemical Peels and Hydrafacials. 

Non surgical medical procedures in clinics must always be performed with the availability of at least one dermatologist or plastic surgeon on the premises of the clinic. 

Outside of clinics and hospitals, beauty salons can provide non-surgical cosmetic services as mentioned above for Beauty Therapists. However, unlike clinics, non surgical medical services performed by beauty therapists do not require the availability of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon on the premises of the salon. 

It is also recommended to always check the credentials of those performing the procedure through 3rd party sources like DrFive.com or the clinic's own website to ensure they have the right expertise and experience.

What are the benefits of facial treatments?

There are a broad number of facial treatments provided by clinics and specialists. Each facial treatment addresses certain skin issues specific to the profile of the patient. Facial treatments work on the surface of the skin and all the way to deep tissues to increase collagen and elastin production. The intended results are to help skin regain smoother texture, restore damaged cells, brighten skin tone, and tighten skin sagging. Facial treatments have also shown improvements against acne scars, dark spots, stretch marks and wrinkles. 

Who is the right candidate for facial treatments?

Anyone over the age of 18 years old, in relatively good health, is a suitable candidate for facial treatments. For pregnant or breast-feeding women, some procedures result in bleeding and there are some risks with infections. Some chemical peels are also safe, however with deeper peels there is an associated risk with blood becoming contaminated from peels. It is always better to consult directly with a specialist to know which facial treatments are least risky or absolutely safe to undergo. In addition, people with a skin infection in and around the areas that need to be treated should speak to their specialist first.

What do you experience during facial treatments?

As some of the facial treatment involves mild to abrasive, resurfacing and puncture of the skin, you will bleed slightly, and feel some mild pains around the treatment sites. For chemical peels, there will also be some redness and swelling. 

What are the potential risks with facial treatments?

Other than the immediate discomforts such as mild pains, and redness, associated with facial treatments, facial treatment is considered relatively safe. However, more elevated risks include skin infections, burns, hypersensitivity and skin surface irregularities. 

How long do facial treatments last? 

Depending on the type of facial treatment, quality of post-treatment care, lifestyle, and genetics, results will vary from patient to patient. Here are some approximate indicators for how long each facial treatments’ standard results can last you: 

Microdermabrasion: 1 month

Hydrodermabrasion or Hydrafacial: 1 to 2 months

Oxygen Facial: Upto 7 days

Intensed Pulsed Light (IPL): 3 to 6 months 

CO2 Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing: 3 to 5 years

Microneedling and RF Microneedling: 3 to 6 months

Light/superficial (Alpha Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxy peels): 1 to 2 months

Medium depth (Trichloroacetic peel): 2 to 6 months 

Deep peel (Phenol): Permanent

Radiofrequency (RF), also referred to as Thermage: 2 to 5 years

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU): 3 to 12 months

What are some alternatives to facial treatments?

When it comes to facial treatment alternatives, whether at home machine kits or over the counter products, you should always consult with a doctor or specialist to understand and manage expectations and results accordingly. Also, it's good to remember that clinics have the right knowledge and access to more sophisticated machines and products. Therefore, it's always a good idea to be as gentle as possible when you are independently experimenting with different facial treatments accessible in the general market.