But what some people don't realize until it's too late is that some facials can have unpleasant results. People will walk out of a salon and for the first 24-48 hours their skin looks good. However, at about 48 hours, they get a rebound and skin will break out. You can avoid some of the rebound effect by having your aesthetician keep heavy products to a minimum. And don't expect your skin to improve dramatically after a facial.
Some fans even describe it as a surgery-free face lift.
It's more of a toning action and a refining. So if the skin looks more refined, it creates the illusion of less wrinkled. And you can achieve that effect without even getting a professional facial. Alpha-hydroxy acids are now available in a variety of drug store moisturizers. Most dermatologists also carry AHA creams in their offices.