Hollywood, HydraFacial, IPL, and Microdermabrasion Compared by Goal — A Guide for Orland Park, Tinley Park, Palos Heights, and Frankfort
By Kabirat A. · Oxygen Med Spa, Orland Park, IL · Updated September 2026
Oxygen Med Spa — 14360 South La Grange Road, Unit D, Orland Park, IL 60462, serving Orland Park, Tinley Park, Palos Heights, Oak Lawn, and Frankfort. Open Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM, closed Sunday. (708) 229-8800 · book online.
Quick answer: Our facials menu includes four distinct options, and each one is built for a different goal. Hollywood Facial is best for pores, oil, and an instant glow with zero downtime. HydraFacial is best for hydration and overall glow through a multi-step cleanse-extract-hydrate process. IPL Photo Facial is best for sun spots, redness, and uneven tone using light energy. Microdermabrasion is best for surface exfoliation and mild texture concerns at a lower cost than the others. None of these are interchangeable — picking based on your actual concern gets you better results than picking whichever sounds most familiar.
Hollywood Facial: Best for Pores, Oil, and Instant Glow
Also known as a carbon laser facial, this treatment combines a layer of liquid carbon with a laser pass that lifts oil and debris from pores while delivering a light collagen-stimulating effect. It’s the go-to option for clients dealing with congestion, oily skin, or wanting a same-day glow before an event, since there’s essentially no downtime and results are visible almost immediately.
HydraFacial: Best for Hydration and Overall Skin Health
HydraFacial moves through a multi-step process — cleanse, gentle exfoliation, extraction, and hydration — using a device rather than manual technique alone. This makes it a strong all-around option for clients who want consistent, reliable results for dullness, mild congestion, and overall skin quality, without targeting one specific concern like pigmentation or texture. It’s also a popular monthly maintenance choice.
IPL Photo Facial: Best for Sun Spots and Redness
Unlike the other three options, IPL Photo Facial uses light energy specifically to target pigment and blood vessels beneath the skin’s surface. This makes it the clear choice if your primary concern is sun damage, age spots, or visible redness and broken capillaries, rather than general texture or hydration. It’s not the right starting point if pores or oil are your main issue — that’s better addressed by Hollywood Facial or microdermabrasion.
Microdermabrasion: Best for Surface Exfoliation on a Budget
Microdermabrasion physically exfoliates the outermost layer of dead skin using a device with a fine abrasive tip or suction system. It’s a lower-cost entry point for clients who want smoother, brighter skin without a specific deeper concern, and it works well as regular maintenance between more targeted treatments.
Comparing All Four at a Glance
For pores and oil: Hollywood Facial first, microdermabrasion as a lighter alternative.
For hydration and overall glow: HydraFacial.
For sun spots and redness: IPL Photo Facial — the only one of the four that specifically targets pigment and blood vessels.
For general exfoliation on a budget: Microdermabrasion.
Can You Combine These Facials?
Yes, and many clients rotate between them based on what their skin needs that month, or combine two in the same visit when appropriate — for example, IPL for pigmentation alongside HydraFacial for hydration. This is worth discussing at a consultation rather than assuming you have to pick just one permanently.
How Often You Can Get Each One
Hollywood Facial and HydraFacial both involve essentially no downtime, so many clients book them monthly as part of an ongoing routine. Microdermabrasion can also be repeated fairly frequently. IPL typically works best as a series spaced several weeks apart for full improvement in sun damage or redness, rather than a monthly repeat.
If You’re Dealing With More Than One Concern
Many clients have overlapping concerns — some oiliness, some sun damage, general dullness. In these cases, starting with the facial that addresses your most bothersome concern first, then adding others over subsequent visits, tends to work better than trying to solve everything in a single appointment. If you’re not sure where to start, that’s exactly what a consultation is for.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which facial gives the most instant results?
Hollywood Facial and HydraFacial both deliver visible, same-day results, making them popular choices before an event.
Which facial is best for acne-prone skin?
Hollywood Facial is often preferred for oil and congestion specifically, though HydraFacial can also help depending on your skin’s overall needs.
Can I get IPL and a HydraFacial on the same day?
Sometimes, depending on your skin’s tolerance and the specific treatment plan — ask at a consultation before combining treatments.
What’s the cheapest facial option?
Microdermabrasion is typically the lowest-cost option among the four, making it a good entry point or maintenance choice.
How do I know which facial is right for me?
Start with your primary concern — oil and pores, hydration, sun damage, or general texture — and match it to the facial built for that goal, or ask at a consultation.
What does each facial cost?
Pricing varies by treatment. See our 2026 price list for current rates across all four options.
Where are you, and how do I book?
14360 South La Grange Road, Unit D, Orland Park, IL 60462. Book online or call; Monday–Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
Not Sure Which Facial Fits Your Skin?
Our experienced team can help match your specific concern to the right facial at a consultation. Book online or call (708) 229-8800.
Oxygen Med Spa · 14360 South La Grange Road, Unit D, Orland Park, IL 60462 · (708) 229-8800 · Mon–Sat, 10 AM–5 PM · Closed Sunday
