Personalized Options for Radiant Skin in New York City
Facials & Wedding Prep on Fifth Avenue, NYC
Planning for a big event or simply tired of dull, uneven tone? Our facial treatments in New York are customized to target dryness, congestion, sensitivity, and early fine lines while fitting your schedule. We start by listening to your goals, skincare history, and timeline, then build a treatment plan that keeps skin calm while revealing a healthy glow.
With medical-grade facials performed by our licensed aesthetician under dermatology supervision, we create a personalized facial treatment that may include cleansing, a chemical peel, extractions as needed, soothing hydration and targeted serums to refresh skin without harsh downtime. Whether you want a fully-customized wedding prep treatment plan or a single refresh before photos, our facials can boost clarity, smooth rough texture, and support your confidence.
Medical Dermatology Visit
We address a range of concerns including acne, rosacea, infections, hair loss, eczema, and psoriasis.
Cosmetic Visit
We offer natural and results-driven treatments including laser treatments, injectables, hair rejuvenation, and microneedling.
Facial Treatments
Our aesthetician services include customized medical facials, chemical peels, dermaplaning, Hydrafacial, JetPeel, LED, and advanced facial treatments.
Ready to map out facials for wedding prep or a skin reset in New York?
Call (212) 725-4555 or book an appointment online with our team at Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology in Manhattan, New York City, so we can create a customized plan for your date and your skin. We serve Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bronx, and the surrounding communities including New Jersey and Connecticut.
Dr. Dennis Gross
Decades of Distinction
Behind every treatment is decades of research, training, and expertise. We are dedicated to helping our patients look and feel their best.
25+ years as a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, founder of his 5th Avenue Manhattan practice. A New York Magazine Best Doctor and a trusted voice on national TV, from The Today Show to CNN. He’s also the author of Your Future Face: The Customized Plan to Look Younger at Any Age. 25+ years as a board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon.
World-Renowned Dermatologist
Founded his award-winning skincare brand in 2000, now carried by Sephora, Nordstrom, and MECCA Beauty. He continues to serve as the brand’s Chief Science Officer.
Founder of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™
Before opening his practice, Dr. Gross conducted extensive melanoma research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, studying how the immune system recognizes cancer cells. His findings were published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Experimental Medicine and the Journal of Medical Microbiology.
Skin Cancer Research
A native New Yorker, Dr. Gross has spent his career and personal life rooted in the city he serves. He sits on the Board of Animal Care Centers of NY, championing animal welfare initiatives across the five boroughs, and shares a busy family life in Manhattan with his wife and business partner, Carrie, and their four children.
Beyond the Practice
Our Experts
Your Trusted Experts in Professional Dermatology
Lara manages Dennis Gross Dermatology’s practice, focusing on creating a warm, welcoming environment and delivering excellent patient experiences and results.
Lara Battema, LE, MPH
Lia has developed a strong focus in aesthetic dermatology, where she values the balance of precision, artistry, and science. Her approach is thoughtful and individualized, with a focus on subtle, natural-looking results that enhance each patient’s features.
Lia Trojansky, PA-C
With nearly 25 years of experience, Dr. Hilary Reich is a board-certified dermatologist known for her personalized approach and exceptional clinical expertise. She listens to ger patients attentively and earn the trust and loyalty of generations of patients.
Hilary Reich M.D.
Common Skin Concerns and Meaningful Benefits
We Listen to Your Goals and Design Facials That Address Concerns Gently
Holistic Wellness
Ideal for those who want to combine skincare with overall well-being, promoting balance, radiance, and healthy glowing skin from the inside out deeply.
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$350/session
Wedding Skincare Prep Guide: A Month-By-Month Timeline
1 Year Before
The best time to begin preparing your skin for your wedding is about one year in advance. Start with a consultation with one of our licensed medical aestheticians, Physician Assistants, or board-certified dermatologists to discuss your goals and skin concerns. From there, we will create a customized treatment plan tailored to your timeline and needs. Concerns such as acne, acne scarring, pigmentation, and skin laxity often require multiple treatments, so starting early allows time for the best possible results.
9 Months Before
At this stage, you will begin or continue treatments focused on correcting deeper skin concerns and building long-term results. Depending on your goals, treatments may include resurfacing lasers like CO2, IPL to target redness and discoloration, or collagen-stimulating treatments such as Sculptra®. This phase is all about creating a strong foundation for healthy, radiant skin.
6 Months Before
Six months before your wedding, the focus shifts toward refining skin tone, texture, and overall quality. This is an ideal time to incorporate treatments such as microneedling, BOTOX®, filler, facials, and chemical peels to smooth, brighten, and rejuvenate the skin. Consistency with your at-home skincare routine is also essential to help maintain results and address concerns like uneven tone, sun damage, and discoloration.
3 Months Before
Three months out, the goal is maintenance and fine-tuning. You will continue any ongoing treatments for concerns such as acne, hyperpigmentation, or acne scarring while evaluating the results of previous BOTOX® or filler treatments. This is also the perfect time for any subtle touch-ups or “tweakments” to ensure everything looks natural and refreshed well before your wedding day.
1 Month Before
One month before your wedding, we typically recommend treatments with little to no downtime. Facials, gentle peels, BOTOX® touch-ups, and Laser Genesis are excellent options during this stage. The focus is on maintaining hydration, boosting radiance, and keeping your skin calm, healthy, and glowing leading up to the big day.
1 Week Before
During the week of your wedding, the focus is entirely on hydration, glow, and relaxation. Brides who purchase one of our Bridal Bootcamp packages receive a complimentary HydraFacial to gently exfoliate, deeply hydrate, and leave the skin smooth, refreshed, and radiant for wedding-day makeup application and photos.
Our Facial Treatment Services
60-90 Min Facial Treatments
A personalized facial treatment designed to promote healthy and radiant skin. Whether you are looking for hydrating, deep cleansing, extractions, or dryness, this is an excellent option. Every facial includes a double cleanse with massage, exfoliation, extractions (if necessary), a custom mask, and at least one of the following modalities: Ultrasound, Iontophoresis, Microcurrent, Chemical Peel, Pressurized Oxygen, or LED. For 90 minutes, we may include additional modalities such as microcurrent, sonophoresis, iontophoresis, or more extractions.
A HydraFacial is a clinically proven facial treatment suitable for almost anyone that leaves you with improved and healthy, glowing skin. Whether you have dry, oily, mature, or acne-prone skin, a HydraFacial can be tailored to your needs. It cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and infuses the skin with targeted serums. Includes chemical peel and vacuum suction to clear the pores of dead skin cells, oil, and debris to decongest the skin.
An advanced facial rejuvenation treatment designed for results that uses multiple advanced modalities. The advanced facial rejuvenation will include a double cleanse, extractions, chemical peel, Laser Genesis, LED, and JetPeel. This is an excellent treatment that can be done monthly to refresh your skin.
HydraGenesis treatment at Dennis Gross Dermatology is a results-driven treatment. At our practice, we combine the hydrating and pore cleansing HydraFacial with the collagen-stimulating effects of Laser Genesis. This is an exceptional facial for almost all skin types including sensitive and rosacea prone skin. HydraFacial primarily focuses on the skin’s surface, while Laser Genesis penetrates deeper layers to produce collagen and elastin while addressing fine lines and wrinkles.
We utilize JetPeel technology to cleanse with lymphatic drainage, exfoliate, and infuse the skin with vital nutrients. This is an excellent choice before an event to hydrate and nourish the skin or to address dehydration, hyperpigmentation, rosacea, acne, or dryness. JetPeel begins with cleansing that incorporates lymphatic drainage. The next phase involves a custom exfoliant based on your skin’s needs and lastly, the skin is with peptides, antioxidants, vitamins, and hyaluronic acid to leave your skin bright and hydrated.
Perfect the week before a big event. This treatment leaves your skin glowing. Our licensed esthetician first double cleanses the skin. Next, she gently removes fine vellus facial hair and dead skin, leaving the face smooth and glowing. Following dermaplaning, we apply an Alpha Beta peel and finish with Dennis Gross hydrating treatment serums, moisturizers, and SPF. Can also be paired with Hydrafacial or JetPeel Infusion for deep hydration.
Perfect the week before a big event. This treatment leaves your skin glowing. Our licensed esthetician first double cleanses the skin. Next, she gently removes fine vellus facial hair and dead skin, leaving the face smooth and glowing. Following dermaplaning, we apply an Alpha Beta peel and finish with Dennis Gross hydrating treatment serums, moisturizers, and SPF. Can also be paired with Hydrafacial or JetPeel Infusion for deep hydration.
Designed to manage acne and help clear your skin. We double cleanse, perform extensive extractions, a professional Alpha Beta peel, use high frequency, incorporate blue light LED, a hydrating mask, and finish with targeted serums and hydration to balance the skin. The peel exfoliates dead skin cells, boosts collagen, and clears pores. Includes consultation on skin needs, product recommendations, and home care routine. You can also request Laser Genesis be added to further address areas of concern.
A highly effective, non-invasive lifting treatment that utilizes Neurotris’ powerful microcurrent technology to lift, tone, and sculpt the face. For those looking to address laxity, boost circulation, soften fine lines, stimulate collagen and elastin, and refine and tighten pores, microcurrent is a great option. A form of muscular re-education for the face, Neurotris microcurrent therapy manipulates over 30 different facial muscles during treatment. During the treatment, low frequency ultrasound and LED are also used to help products penetrate and maximize results.
The pregnancy radiance facial is designed to offer both relaxation and results, helping you maintain a healthy, glowing complexion during your journey. The facial includes double cleanse, dermaplaning or pregnancy safe exfoliation, LED, a hydrating mask, cryo therapy, and finish with targeted serums and hydration to balance the skin.
An oncology-safe facial treatment designed to hydrate and soothe skin for those undergoing cancer care or post-treatment performed by our oncology-trained aesthetician. A medical referral is required to book the appointment.
30 Min On the “Glo” Facial Treatments
During the LED facial treatment, we double cleanse and degrease the skin to ensure the LED can penetrate as effectively as possible. We choose LED settings based on your skin’s needs. We finish by infusing the skin with active ingredients, targeted serums, and hydration to balance the skin. Your skin will be radiant the next day.
We help you achieve more youthful, healthy skin with our customized peels. Whether using one of our professional Alpha Beta peels, Retinol peel, VI Peel, or customized solution, a peel is a fantastic step towards refreshed skin. A clinical strength peel helps reduce the severity of breakouts, refreshes the skin, and stimulates collagen. The speed or depth of cell turnover is determined by the concentration of the peel and the amount of time left on the skin. The treatment will be customized depending on your skin’s needs. A consult will be held at the beginning of the visit to identify which peel is best suited to your skin’s needs.
Our Body Treatments
This advanced scalp treatment is designed to improve scalp health, reduce inflammation, and support healthier hair growth. The treatment begins with a stimulating scalp massage followed by HydraFacial Keravive, a 3-step scalp therapy that cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the scalp using a peptide-rich growth factor complex. Red light and infrared LED therapy are then used to help boost circulation, stimulate collagen, and calm inflammation. For optimal results, a series of treatments may be recommended alongside PRP therapy.
A full-body exfoliating treatment designed to improve signs of aging, blemishes, uneven tone, and hyperpigmentation. This clinical-strength Alpha Beta Professional Body Peel is combined with LED therapy to support collagen production, accelerate cell turnover, and leave the skin smoother, brighter, and deeply hydrated.
Hydrafacial Body extends the benefits of traditional Hydrafacial technology beyond the face to areas such as the back, arms, legs, décolleté, and backside. Using patented vortex technology, the treatment deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin for a smoother, healthier, and more radiant appearance.
This targeted treatment deeply cleanses and decongests the skin on the back to help improve breakouts, clogged pores, and uneven texture. The treatment includes deep cleansing, an Alpha Beta Peel, LED therapy, and hydration to leave the skin smoother and refreshed. It can also be paired with Hydrafacial for enhanced hydration and rejuvenation.
Planning a big day?
Call (212) 725-4555 or book an appointment online with our team to reserve a personalized series of facials in Manhattan, New York City, or explore other wedding prep options at Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology. We serve Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bronx, and the surrounding communities including New Jersey and Connecticut. We will build a wedding prep timeline that respects your skin and your schedule.
Health Factors and When Alternatives May Be Recommended Instead of Facials
Who is A Good Candidate for Facials?
Most healthy adults seeking brighter, smoother, more hydrated skin are good candidates for facials. Ideal candidates can commit to sun protection and a simple home routine. If you have active cold sores, open lesions, a recent sunburn, or you’ve used isotretinoin within the past six months, we may delay treatment. During pregnancy, we avoid certain acids and retinoids and adapt facials for comfort and safety.
Those with severe cystic acne, significant melasma, or advanced photoaging may benefit from complementary procedures such as chemical peels or laser treatments, which we can discuss during consultation. Our goal is to match you with the most appropriate approach for your skin and timing.
What Results to Expect from Your Facials
Many patients notice an immediate glow, softer texture, and a cleaner-looking complexion after one facial. Results typically peak within 24–72 hours as the skin settles and reflects light more evenly. For wedding prep, we often suggest a series—usually monthly—leading up to the event, with a final gentle facial 7–10 days prior. Continued benefits depend on your home routine, sun habits, and overall health.
While facials can improve the look of pores, dryness, and fine lines, outcomes are gradual and cumulative. We will set realistic expectations and personalize maintenance, which may include seasonal facials to keep results on track.
Recovery and Aftercare Following Medical-Grade Facials
Downtime after facials is typically minimal. You may experience mild redness or sensitivity for several hours, especially after extractions or light exfoliation. We recommend gentle cleansing, fragrance-free moisturizer, and broad-spectrum SPF. Avoid hot yoga, steam rooms, waxing, scrubs, retinoids, and at-home peels for 2–3 days.
For wedding prep, schedule more intensive facials at least 1 month prior, with a final hydrating facial 2-3 days before the event. Dermaplaning is recommended 7-10 days before the wedding. Stay hydrated, prioritize sleep, and protect your skin from sun exposure to preserve your glow. Follow-up visits help us fine-tune your plan based on how your skin responds.
How Our Facials Are Customized and Delivered Safely
Facials at our practice are noninvasive treatments tailored to your skin type, concerns, and event timeline. After a detailed consultation and skin assessment, we select techniques that may include a chemical peel, targeted extractions, hydrating masks, microcurrent, lymphatic drainage or LED light therapy to calm and clarify. Each facial is adjusted to minimize irritation while maximizing radiance.
We avoid a one-size-fits-all protocol—oily or breakout-prone skin often benefits from meticulous decongestion and bacteria-targeting blue LED, while dryness or sensitivity calls for barrier-supportive formulas and red LED. Brides and grooms-to-be may start a series 8–12 weeks before the event, tapering to gentler, no-downtime facials in the final two weeks. No anesthesia is required; most patients describe the treatment as comfortable. All facials are performed by our licensed aesthetician working closely with our dermatology team, with ingredient adjustments for pregnancy and medication use. Safety, hygiene, and realistic expectations guide every step.
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To start preparing your skin for your wedding, we first suggest scheduling a consultation with our licensed medical aesthetician to discuss your skin needs. We will create an individualized treatment plan to help you achieve your best skin for your wedding day. Depending on your skin needs, it may sense for you to start treatment the same day for best results. Skin concerns such as acne, acne scarring, brightening, or tightening may take multiple visits to address.
We offer a variety of facial treatments designed to deeply cleanse, hydrate, and rejuvenate the skin while addressing concerns such as acne, congestion, dullness, and signs of aging. Our Signature Medical Facial is an intensive yet relaxing treatment that includes deep cleansing, steaming, and extractions to improve skin clarity, reduce inflammation, and leave the skin smooth and refreshed. This treatment can also be performed on the back for patients with acne-prone skin.
For enhanced anti-aging and skin-renewing benefits, facials can also be combined with professional chemical peels or laser treatments to further improve tone, texture, and overall radiance—all with little to no downtime.
We customize facials with barrier-supportive ingredients, gentle chemical peels, JetPeel, and red LED to soothe visible redness. We avoid triggers such as aggressive scrubs and high-strength acids. A series of gentle treatments and a simple home routine can improve comfort and tone while keeping sensitivity in check.
Clarifying facials can reduce congestion through precise extractions, blue light LED, and non-comedogenic hydration. To minimize purging before photos, we time decongesting treatments a few weeks out and switch to hydrating facials 7–10 days pre-event. Consistent home care further supports clear-looking skin.
Most patients maintain results with facials every four to six weeks, adjusting with the seasons. If your skin is sensitive, we may extend the interval. We will reassess at each visit and adapt ingredients to support hydration, clarity, and radiance without unnecessary irritation.
Yes, we offer a Pregnancy Radiance Facial that focuses. We avoid retinoids and certain acids, and we will review your medical history to make sure your treatment is safe but effective. Always inform us about your medications and any changes in your health so we can tailor each session responsibly.
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Find Your Perfect Skincare Plan
Ready to glow with a custom series of facials in New York City? Call (212) 725-4555 or book an appointment online with our team at Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology in NYC and let us tailor wedding prep or everyday skin maintenance to your needs. We serve Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Bronx, and the surrounding communities including New Jersey and Connecticut.
Enhance Facial Results with Peels, Microneedling, and Light-Based Therapies for Radiance
Related and Complementary Skin Treatments to Consider
To enhance results, we may recommend complementary options such as chemical peels, ultrasound treatments such as Ultherapy or Sofwave, IPL, or Laser Genesis. During consultation, we will discuss timing, so these treatments support your goals without interfering with event schedules or recovery windows.
“A good facial makes you look radiant and clear. But now you can couple facials with other treatments to look younger too.”
– Dr. Dennis Gross
Authorship and Medical Review
About Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology and This Medically Reviewed Content
This page was medically reviewed by the team at Dr. Dennis Gross Dermatology. Our providers perform medical-grade facials and guide wedding prep timelines under dermatology oversight. We focus on safety, science-backed skincare, and clear communication so you understand options, expected results, and aftercare. Schedule a consultation to receive a personalized plan for your skin and your calendar in New York.