FAQ

A facialist works the face by hand, deeply: massaging the muscles, releasing tension and boosting circulation. You leave with a brighter complexion, relaxed features and a face that feels reawakened.

A facialist is first of all an esthetician, specialised in the face. The esthetician cares for the epidermis, the surface layer of the skin: cleansing, masks, exfoliation, radiance. The facialist goes deeper, on the muscles and lymphatic circulation, to redefine the contours and tone, a bespoke manual lift.

Yes, but differently from surgery or aesthetic medicine: the manual lift reworks the muscles, tone and radiance for a natural result, true to your features, and since it is our repeated expressions that mark the face, the result is cultivated and maintained over time. It also pairs beautifully with surgery: after a procedure, and with your surgeon's agreement, it is highly recommended to encourage drainage and limit scar fibrosis. With or without surgery, we come to improve the condition, health and wellbeing of the face.

Yes, absolutely. It is recommended to wait: 3 weeks after an injection (Botox, hyaluronic acid) ; 1 month after a thread lift or facial surgery (with medical advice). Do let me know before your treatment so I can adapt it.

Yes, we firm the contour and soften the double chin, provided it is repeated: a single treatment gives a passing effect, regularity makes it last. It is a lovely alternative when you would rather avoid surgery, and a good complement even afterwards ; beyond lifestyle, the double chin owes a great deal to posture and tongue position, which we can work on.

Kobido, whose name means the ancient way of beauty, is a Japanese facial massage renowned for its anti-ageing effect: rhythmic movements that boost microcirculation, relax the features and tone the muscles. It is an art that is passed on: it was taught to me by Delphine Langlois and Catherine Bourgeois, founders of LB Facialistes, themselves trained by the Japanese master Shogo Mochizuki, 26th generation of the kobido lineage. I offer it as a treatment in its own right, in 60 or 90 minutes.

By boosting microcirculation and muscle tone, the treatments re-oxygenate the skin, encourage drainage and support its natural cell renewal. The face gains firmness, radiance and definition, without any aggressive gesture.

My approach is above all manual, and that is a choice: the hand reads the face, feels the tissues and adapts every gesture, something no device can do. I use selected tools when needed, such as the gua sha, in the service of the manual work ; results come from expertise and regularity, not from a machine.

Yes. They are for anyone seeking wellbeing, relaxation or natural beauty. Whatever your age, skin type or experience: you can come to ease stress, care for your skin, prevent the marks of time, or simply give yourself a pause.

Facial treatments involve sensitive areas: they are best adapted to your state of health. They are not advised in cases of:
- viral or bacterial infection (active herpes, shingles)
- lesion, open wound or skin inflammation
- fever or great fatigue
- recent surgery or aesthetic procedure (minimum 1 month, with medical agreement)
- autoimmune disease or ongoing cancer, especially for lymphatic drainage (medical advice is essential)
- marked rosacea, couperose or capillary fragility (some treatments such as gua sha or drainage may be unsuitable)
If in doubt, do write to me before booking. I take the time to adapt the treatment with care.

A first effect is visible from the very first session: rested features, a brighter complexion, a slightly sharper contour. At first this result lasts a few days, often three to five depending on the person ; then, session after session, the muscle regains its place and the effects settle in more and more lastingly.

Yes, as long as you maintain them: like sport, whatever is not regular eventually fades. A monthly appointment is enough to keep the firmness, radiance and definition of the face over time.

The ideal is to start with a course of closely spaced sessions to set a real change in motion, then move to a once-a-month upkeep for lasting effects. Even a one-off session can transform a face, before an event or at each change of season, and the effects are always prolonged with self-massage gestures.

The duration is specific to each treatment: you will find it shown on each service, in the Cercle d'Isis (Women) and the Cercle privé (Men). At the end of the treatment, about ten minutes of quiet return extend the moment, time to savour its benefits. A courtesy, too, towards the guest welcomed next, so they find the same haven of calm on arrival.

No need for much.
- If possible, come without make-up
- Avoid scrubs or abrasive treatments in the preceding days
- Plan a quiet moment after the appointment, to prolong the benefits
- Avoid a blow-dry or shampoo the day before (some gestures can move a little oil towards the roots or ruffle the hair slightly)
- If you have an appointment straight after, tie your hair up or come relaxed, with no immediate constraint
The idea is to arrive without pressure, available, and to leave a little more grounded and relaxed.

They let you learn simple, powerful gestures suited to your face:
- morning / evening routine
- gua sha
- anti-sagging gestures
- anti-wrinkle gestures (outside deep folds)
They take place in small groups or in a bespoke private lesson, according to your needs and level. A lovely way to set up care rituals at home, on your own.

Booking is done directly online, via the calendar below. For a first visit, start with the Assessment + first treatment: a full diagnosis of your skin, before composing your ritual together. A 50% deposit is required at booking. Cancellations or changes must be reported at least 48h in advance.