GLACE
The glass skin facial. Exfoliation, extraction and infusion in one pass — and no reason not to book it the day before.
GLACE by Candela exfoliates, extracts and infuses serums through a single handpiece, producing the glass-skin finish — smooth, reflective, hydrated — with zero downtime. Extraction is by vortex suction rather than pressure, so it is comfortable even on sensitive skin.
The one you can book the day before the wedding.
Most treatments that genuinely resurface ask for something back — a few days of flaking, a week of redness, two weeks of hiding. GLACE does not. It works at the surface with water, suction and serum rather than heat or acid, which is why patients walk out looking finished rather than treated.
What it delivers is specific: hydration held in the top layers of skin, a clean pore, and a light-reflecting surface. That is the whole "glass skin" idea — not a change to your structure, a change to the way light hits you. Under photographs the difference is obvious.
It is our most-booked pre-event treatment in Charleston for a reason. Rehearsal dinner Friday, GLACE Thursday. Cocktails at the Yacht Club on Saturday, GLACE the same morning. Nothing about it needs recovery time.
Three actions, one handpiece.
Exfoliate
A fine abrasive tip lifts dead surface cells evenly — no acid sting, no grit, no post-treatment tightness.
Extract
Vortex suction empties congested pores painlessly. Charleston humidity makes this the step patients feel most.
Infuse
Serums are driven into freshly prepared skin in the same pass, which is why the hydration holds for days.
Glow without a cost.
There is a place for treatments that ask for downtime. This is the one that does not — which makes it the treatment patients actually keep monthly for years.
What the appointment looks like.
Assessment
A magnified look at congestion, hydration and sensitivity so the serums can be chosen.
GLACE pass
Twenty-five to thirty minutes across face, and neck if you want it. Comfortable throughout.
LED
Ten minutes of Celluma LED to calm and set the result.
SPF
Sunscreen, and a plan for holding the finish until your next visit.
GLACE, every month.
GLACE by Candela is one of the monthly Society Circle selections — which for most members is the reason the membership pays for itself.
Frequently asked.
What is a GLACE facial?
{{ s0 }}GLACE by Candela is a device-driven facial that exfoliates, extracts and infuses serums simultaneously through a single handpiece. The result is the "glass skin" finish — smooth, reflective, deeply hydrated — with no downtime at all.
Is GLACE the same as a hydrafacial?
{{ s1 }}They belong to the same category of exfoliate-extract-infuse treatments, but GLACE is Candela's platform and uses its own tips and serum protocols. We chose it for the quality of the finish and how comfortable it is on sensitive Charleston skin.
How soon before an event should I book GLACE?
{{ s2 }}This is the one you can book the day before. There is no peeling, flaking or redness — most patients look their best within a few hours. For a wedding, the day before or morning of is ideal.
Does it hurt?
{{ s3 }}No. Extraction is done by vortex suction rather than manual pressure, which most patients find genuinely pleasant. There is no stinging and no post-treatment tightness.
How long does the glow last?
{{ s4 }}Five to seven days from a single treatment. Monthly GLACE keeps skin in that state continuously, which is why it is one of the most-chosen member selections.
Can I have GLACE if I have rosacea or sensitive skin?
{{ s5 }}Usually yes — it is one of the gentlest resurfacing treatments we offer and the serums can be selected to calm rather than stimulate. Your provider will confirm at assessment.
Preserved. Never altered.
Consultations are unhurried and thorough. Historic King Street, Third Floor, downtown Charleston.