Eric R.
Yelp
"Look to love and you may dream, and if it should leave then give it wings..." - Enya
Yes, I'm getting back into my self-care routine after living like a recluse grizzly during the pandemic times sigh. I mean seriously... reading GQ or Vogue and not applying it to self is a recipe for disaster and a lifetime of maybes! I'm long overdue - it's all about ME time! :D
I've had facials, massages, and self-care appointments before, but it's been a lifetime ago, and with the anti-social pandemic lasting for years... you could say I let myself go and needed a reboot in my life and lifestyle. Enter Idan Med Spa on Mission in San Francisco!
Idan Med Spa, has incredible perfect ratings via Yelp, Google & other social media sites! You could say I did my fair share of research, by perusing a dozen spas in the area. What sold me on Idan Med Spa was a promotion for new clients and Hydrodermabrasion!
Hydrodermabrasion aka the "celebrity facial", is the latest and greatest way to remove dead cells from the skin to eliminate dark spots and hyperpigmentation. With less pain and irritation than the traditional diamond-tipped treatment, this new technology uses water and oxygen to effortlessly exfoliate the skin while infusing the skin with minerals and vitamins.
The online promo offer of $99 (original $169 that similar spas charge about the same) was perfect to "suck me" into the spa life and "suck out" blackheads lol, ok TMI haha! Yet so true! After setting my appointment for a Sunday morning... Idan Med Spa is where I was greeted by Sarah and her taste for Enya!
Sarah was welcoming, warm, had a calmness in her voice, and let me tell you about her amazing blue hair! Something about blue lately that has awakened my soul! Is it the ocean? The sky? And the color blue in my besties heart! Ohhh, I'm feeling this cool calm color!
Part of the promotion for "stressed Eric" was a relaxed consultation with Sarah! Almost immediately I felt more like I was talking to a friend rather than my skin esthetician! She wanted to know my reasons in coming in and my short term and long term self-care goals. Of course being a dude lol... we sometimes, admittedly always, neglect our skin and ultimately our selves! So it didn't take rocket science for me to add the Lite Peel - $69 (recommend for all skins/all ages).
Sarah then led me to my private room where I could clean-up and relax before the beautifying... the soothing nature sounds with hint of Enya relaxed my mind. The table I laid on was comfortable and the mood a reminder to be happy in life. After a knock on the door... Sarah enters and in her soothing voice explains every detail on her approach to my skin. Her touch gentle, yet forceful enough for an alpha male like me lol. The "celebrity facial" includes the entire face and under chin. The process is repeated 2X.
Sarah was so easy to talk to... we ended up talking tattoos, cats, and even places to eat in the City, yet she always kept me updated on my skin! She gave me after-care advice, recommendation on lotions, and just easy chat. We ended the nearly one hour of exfoliating, wipes, rubs, and scraping... with a relaxing face, shoulders, arms, hands massage. Ohhhhh...
My experience with the Hydrodermabrasion aka the "celebrity facial" complete - it's time to get dressed and meet Sarah in the lobby. Paying via tablet was easy peasy as Sarah continued to give me advice and reminded me on how handsome I am, oookay, I admit I added the later lol. Just felt so rejuvenated! :) Ahhh...
All in all, I recommend Idan Med Spa for all your skin and self-care needs! I found the spa to be very clean, welcoming, and most important relaxing. The chi is strong here and I'll certainly return for future needs! Sarah is my lady... and Excalibur is my middle name...
"But if a love is meant to be, hope is home and the heart is free..." - Enya