What type of extraction is typically performed during a facial?

Comedone extraction is the technique typically performed during a facial to remove clogged pores, specifically blackheads and whiteheads. This process is essential for promoting clearer skin and preparing the surface for other treatments. During a facial, estheticians often use specialized tools or their fingers to apply steady pressure around the comedone, encouraging it to expel its contents.

While other extraction methods mentioned may be relevant in certain contexts, they do not specifically pertain to the standard extraction process during a typical facial. For instance, enzyme extraction utilizes enzymes to dissolve dead skin cells and provide exfoliation, rather than targeting specific clogged pores. Vacuum extraction is a technique that employs suction to remove impurities and debris but is less common in facials focused primarily on manual techniques. Manual extraction refers to the process of using hands to extract debris rather than employing specific tools, which overlaps with comedone extraction but lacks the specificity associated with treating comedones. Therefore, comedone extraction remains the most recognized and performed method in standard facial treatments.