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Back Facial in Edmonton
A back facial is exactly what it sounds like: the cleanse, exfoliation, extraction and treatment you would have on your face, done on the one area you cannot reach yourself.
- Back & shoulders · Acne Facials
- Sessions from 45 min
- No downtime
- 4.7★ · 250+ Google reviews
- Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read

A back facial treats congestion, breakouts and rough texture across the back and shoulders using the same steps as a facial: cleanse, exfoliate, extract where needed, treat and soothe. It is the practical answer to an area you cannot see or reach. There is no downtime, and most clients book it as a series while the congestion clears, then occasionally for maintenance.
Why backs get congested
The back and shoulders have larger oil glands and larger follicles than the face, which is why congestion there can be more stubborn and the lesions deeper. Add the things that sit against it all day — a backpack, a bra strap, a car seat, a sweaty gym shirt — plus conditioner running down it in the shower and sunscreen that never quite gets rubbed in, and the follicles have plenty of help getting blocked.
The reason it goes untreated is purely practical. You cannot see most of your own back, you cannot reach the middle of it, and the products that work on your face never get there properly.
What happens in the appointment
The steps mirror a facial, scaled to a much larger area. You lie face down while your technician works through it systematically, which also means someone finally gets a proper look at the parts of your back you have never seen.
Deep cleanse
A thorough cleanse and steam or warm compress to soften the follicles across an area that rarely gets more than shower gel.
Exfoliation
Microdermabrasion or a chemical exfoliant lifts the build-up of dead skin that caps the follicles and causes the rough, bumpy texture.
Extractions where needed
Congested follicles and blackheads are cleared manually, carefully, by someone who can actually see them.
Treat and soothe
A treatment mask or serum chosen for your skin, then a calming finish. No downtime; you leave able to get on with your day.
How we treat back & shoulders
These are the treatments we use on the back & shoulders. Which one, and at what settings, is decided with you at a free consultation.

Acne Facials
Acne facials at Oxyderm combine deep cleansing, extractions, exfoliation and calming actives to clear congestion and…

Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion exfoliates the outermost skin layer with fine crystals or a diamond tip, instantly smoothing texture…

Chemical Peel
Chemical peels dissolve dead surface cells to clear acne, fade pigmentation and refine texture. Peel strength is…
Getting the best from it
A single back facial makes an immediate difference to how the area looks and feels. Keeping it that way depends on the ordinary things that caused the congestion in the first place.
- Wear a loose top to your appointment; a tight band over freshly treated skin undoes the comfort of it
- Shower after the gym rather than letting sweat sit, and change out of damp kit promptly
- Rinse conditioner off your back properly — it is a common and completely overlooked cause of congestion
- Wash gym clothes and bedding regularly, and let your back breathe where you can
- Skip the sauna, hot tub and pool for the rest of the day
- Book as a short series while congestion clears, then at intervals for maintenance

When it is not the right treatment
A back facial handles congestion, blackheads, mild to moderate breakouts and rough texture. It does not treat established scarring from past acne — that needs microneedling, which works in a deeper layer — and it is not the right answer to severe, deep or cystic back acne, where acne laser treatment or a medical referral is more appropriate. We look at the area at a free consultation and tell you which of those you are dealing with, including the parts you have not been able to see for yourself.
Is it right for you?
Back facials suit all skin types and tones. We will adjust or postpone if the skin is broken, sunburned or actively infected, and your technician will ask about medications: isotretinoin in particular changes what exfoliation and extraction are appropriate. If your main concern is scarring rather than congestion, we will point you to microneedling for back acne scars instead.
Why clients love Oxyderm
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Acne Facials for back & shoulders: your questions
Straight answers from the Oxyderm team. Still wondering about something? Call us. We love these questions.
What is a back facial?
The same sequence as a facial — cleanse, exfoliate, extract, treat, soothe — performed on the back and shoulders. It exists because that area has larger oil glands than the face, gets congested easily, and is impossible to treat properly yourself.
Does it help bacne?
Yes, for congestion, blackheads and mild to moderate breakouts. Severe, deep or cystic back acne needs more than a facial, and we would talk to you about acne laser treatment or a medical referral instead of selling you a series that will not be enough.
Does it hurt?
The cleanse, exfoliation and mask are comfortable. Extractions can be briefly uncomfortable where a follicle is deeply congested, and your technician will work with you on that rather than pushing through it.
Is there any downtime?
No. The area may look a little pink immediately afterwards and settles quickly. Avoid the sauna, hot tub and pool for the rest of the day, and wear something loose.
Will it get rid of my back acne scars?
No. A facial works at the surface; scars sit in the dermis. Microneedling is the treatment that remodels scar tissue, and the usual sequence is to settle the active congestion first and then treat the scarring left behind.
How often should I have one?
Most clients start with a short series while the congestion clears, then come back at intervals for maintenance. Your technician will suggest a rhythm based on how your back responds rather than a fixed schedule.
Start with a free consultation
Tell us what you want treated on the back & shoulders. We’ll look at the area, confirm it is suitable and give you an honest plan and price before anything is booked.
- Free consultation: skin analysis, honest advice, no obligation
- Certified practitioners: licensed laser technicians and medical aestheticians
- Same-week appointments: Mon–Sat 10 am – 8 pm
- Transparent pricing: you’ll know the cost before you commit
One area, or all of them.
Bring us the area you want treated. We’ll tell you what is realistic.


