The Red Carpet Facial at The Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont The Palm, Dubai

The lowdown: Developed exclusively for the Willow Stream Spa by celebrity aesthetician Dr Rita Rakus, the Red Carpet Facial is the ultimate facial procedure which incorporates all the benefits of the HydraFacial system plus the award-winning BTL Elixis radio - frequency machine. The two therapies combined provide the ultimate lifting and tightening results to the neck and face.

The treatment: This treatment offers more than “just” a facial. Using the latest machine technologies this facial dives deep under the skin’s layer to give you the best results. The treatment begins with a face-map. I was intrigued to see how my skin differed since having the face-mapping six months ago and, surprisingly, all looked good and my problem areas have vastly improved. The facemapping session allows my therapist to identify my skin’s key issues and build a bespoke treatment to tackle these. The treatment offers a three-step approach – cleaning, tightening and hydrating, three key elements for anyone looking for an anti-ageing treatment. The therapist begins with the HydraFacial element, which uses hydropower to exfoliate and freshen the skin. Vortex suction is placed over my skin and different settings are used on different parts of my face, such as areas showing pigmentation, fine lines and environmental damage. The next steps involve cleansing with a seaweed and glucosamine serum, a mild glycolic and salicylic acid peel to help unclog my pores, followed by blackhead extraction before my skin plumped with a serum to help keep it moisturised. I’m then told that the Red Carpet Facial is about to commence. Before we begin, the therapist places a frequency pad on my back to prevent me from getting a shock! I’m told the radiofrequency and red light therapy helps target collagen fibres, improves blood circulation and reduces redness A Dr Levy soothing serum and moisturiser is applied which marks the end of the treatment!

Business benefits: The initial start-up costs of purchasing machine equipment like the BTL Elixis and Hydrafacial are high, however the day-to-day running and maintenance costs of using it is low which is an added bonus to your revenue streams. The BTL Elixis in particular is great for facial and body procedures – again allowing you to optomise those initial start-up costs! Also, due to the complementary homecare range, retailing off the back of the treatment should be easy.

The lowdown: Developed exclusively for the Willow Stream Spa by celebrity aesthetician Dr Rita Rakus, the Red Carpet Facial is the ultimate facial procedure which incorporates all the benefits of the HydraFacial system plus the award-winning BTL Elixis radio - frequency machine. The two therapies combined provide the ultimate lifting and tightening results to the neck and face.

The treatment: This treatment offers more than “just” a facial. Using the latest machine technologies this facial dives deep under the skin’s layer to give you the best results. The treatment begins with a face-map. I was intrigued to see how my skin differed since having the face-mapping six months ago and, surprisingly, all looked good and my problem areas have vastly improved. The facemapping session allows my therapist to identify my skin’s key issues and build a bespoke treatment to tackle these. The treatment offers a three-step approach – cleaning, tightening and hydrating, three key elements for anyone looking for an anti-ageing treatment. The therapist begins with the HydraFacial element, which uses hydropower to exfoliate and freshen the skin. Vortex suction is placed over my skin and different settings are used on different parts of my face, such as areas showing pigmentation, fine lines and environmental damage. The next steps involve cleansing with a seaweed and glucosamine serum, a mild glycolic and salicylic acid peel to help unclog my pores, followed by blackhead extraction before my skin plumped with a serum to help keep it moisturised. I’m then told that the Red Carpet Facial is about to commence. Before we begin, the therapist places a frequency pad on my back to prevent me from getting a shock! I’m told the radiofrequency and red light therapy helps target collagen fibres, improves blood circulation and reduces redness A Dr Levy soothing serum and moisturiser is applied which marks the end of the treatment!

Business benefits: The initial start-up costs of purchasing machine equipment like the BTL Elixis and Hydrafacial are high, however the day-to-day running and maintenance costs of using it is low which is an added bonus to your revenue streams. The BTL Elixis in particular is great for facial and body procedures – again allowing you to optomise those initial start-up costs! Also, due to the complementary homecare range, retailing off the back of the treatment should be easy.