Dermavita MediSpa

Very professional and knowledgeable estheticians, the owner, Magdalena is kind and attentive. Highly recommend.

I’ve been going to Dermavita for 7 years and have found Brooke, Angela and the other staff to be wonderful. Totally agree with Bri W.‘s review below, if you have to get waxing done, Brooke is the person to do it. She’s wonderful. I enjoyed the facial I got about 12 months ago. I would love to get more facials done, I just need to arrange more me-​time!

I am so happy to have found Debbie at Dermavita. No one else touches my skin now! She helped me develop a long-​term plan to tackle melasma, utilizing microderms and peels. She was very careful to do a thorough analysis of my skin and make sure we didn’t get started with anything too tough on my skin that would cause a bad reaction. The results so far have been awesome! Great service all around.

This is by-​far the best facial/​waxing salon I have ever been to and I have tried A LOT of them in the greater Seattle area, especially for the prices! Brooke is always the person that I go to, because she is the best. However, I have taken plenty of friends with me that see other people and they always have a good experience to the point where they become returning customers. I have been going to Dermavita since approximately 2007 and I will never go somewhere else for a facial and/​or waxing. I have not had any other services there.
If you are looking for a relaxing/​non-​helpful facial just for «fun», then this may not be the right place for you. To get REAL results, you have to experience some minor pain during the extractions. However, Brooke and the rest of the team of Dermavita, do a really great job at making the experience less painful and very relaxing at the end. In all my years there, I only had one minor miscommunication problem and the owner gave me a free hour-​facial because of it and it really was MINOR. They have the BEST costumer service and they are very clean, reliable, and professional. Worth every penny!!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dermavita! Everything from the professional and extremely caring staff to the atmosphere, services and products — Dermavita is a top notch establishment that you will definitely walk away feeling you got your money’s worth. The people here really care about their clients and it shows in their work and reputation.
I guess the ratings are low due to groupon users who are trying to get a quick fix for cheap, but the reality is Dermavita’s clients continue to come back regularly for years. If you have problem skin like I did in high school, come to Dermavita! It can take some pain and redness in the beginning to get your skin to a manageable state, but this is true with facials anywhere and it will be worth it if you want real results.
They are also great at waxing, but even have a plastic surgeon on site that can do laser hair removal, injectables, and other procedures. I’m sad to say I no longer live in Kirkland and have not been able to find a replacement as good as Dermavita, even in LA! Luckily, they can still ship me their wonderful products, which I’ve used for years. See you next time I’m in town! xoxo

I have gone to this place 3 different times and I can honestly say I will not come back. After my skin was scabbed below, I was offered to come back for a complimentary service and was personally called back by the Owner. I just went on Saturday for a facial and I was disappointed in my service and the way I was treated. Kathryn who scabbed my face on my initial visit talked down to me like I was a child. She asked why I wrote such a poor first review, how she has never had a poor review and she was upset. That is what Unilocal is for, to warn and alert people about businesses we choose to patron. That is the sole purpose for a review and an incentive for businesses to do a good job. I understand the Customer isn’t always right, but when you make a mistake, own up to it. I was left under the steamer for nearly half of the time and received a sub par facial for providing an honest review.

I have been a client at Dermavita for almost 15 years now. Even when I’ve moved to live further and further from this spa, I still make the effort to keep going back for my treatments there. I think trust has a lot to do with it. To have someone work on my face, my skin– I think is a very big deal so trust is a must. Dermavita is professional but has a warm atmosphere where I treated as a «sister and a friend» always. This is not a «fluff» type of spa. This is a place to go to for treatments to improve your health, your skin and your confidence. They are experienced and I feel so much better and look better every time I leave after an appointment there. I have oily skin that gets clogged up with black heads and no head pimples. Hey, any way to extract these guys will cause some discomfort and is not a pampering type of action. I know this because when I do it at home, it hurts & half of the time, I can’t get them out and make them worse. So go to a professional! Dermavita specializes in troubled skin. They will make it better.
Their product line is also amazing because it’s not expensive and it works! I like the sulfur mask, the exfoliator scrub wash a lot. I also get my microbebrasions, clinical facials, peels and injectables here. The only down fall is parking might be tough to find on the weekends and once you start going there, you’ll be addicted just like I have been! I am lucky in that I get to travel all over the world for my work and have experienced all kinds of facials but nothing beats the treatments I get at this place I’ve been going to for the last 15 years!
I’ve read some of the reviews on here by new clients that had bad experiences and honestly, I JUST DON’T GET IT! Over the 15 years, I’ve had 4 different estheticians and I have not had a bad experience and I’ve gotten probably gotten more than 110 treatments. It is the simple truth!

I have been going to see Magda at Dermavita for many years. In all that time, she is the only person I would trust with my combination skin. Before her I would have facials, that would either do nothing for me, or make my skin break out. Magda stays current on skin care techniques and products.
She is the best at doing extractions. If they are done properly they are only temporarily a little uncomfortable. If you feel nothing during this process, they are not being performed correctly and will not benefit your skin. Depending on my skin condition, and what was done that day, my skin may be a little pink when I leave there. I can easily cover this with non-​clogging (mineral) makeup. By the next day, the pinkness has disappeared. If I’ve had a strong peel, I will usually have some skin sloughing off about the third day. After that my skin looks younger, firmer and glowing. I usually plan facials one to two weeks before an event or trip. Not that it takes that long to look my best, I just think that works best. I have never had any scarring or scratching from these treatments.
Magda does look at my skin at the start of the facial to check it’s condition and see what should be done. During this process she does turn my head from side to side, but is always gentle.
Before going to Dermavita I’ve had expensive facials at upscale spas, including some in Seattle. I found that they did what I call a surface facial, a little steaming, application of some products, and not much else. I left looking much as when I arrived. I was even once told that staff was «not to do much» to our skin, so as not to cause any redness, etc. These facials were a complete waste of money.
Dermavita has many different types of facials. You can get a pampering facial that includes little, or possibly no, extractions if you don’t need or want them.
I have bought products from them in the past, but often leave without buying any. I’ve never felt any pressure to purchase items.
The treatment rooms are always spotless, with comfortable «beds.» I find the atmosphere peaceful and calming. I also like the Kirkland location, and the free (some spots) or inexpensive parking directly across the street.
Magda uses a very high standard for skin care, and the staff that she employs.
She has a great manager, Angela, who you can often find at the front desk. She is friendly and knowledgeable, and I always enjoy seeing her.

my oh my where do i start describe what an insanely horrific experience i endured …
1) i got there 10 mins early for my appointment, they started me 15 minutes late from the actual appointment time.
2) i filled out a very long and verbose questionnaire on my skin and skincare regiment only to be completely re-​interrogated by my aesthetician so i tell her i have sun damaged, sensitive skin, etc. needing a light exfoliation and some extractions… why did i need to fill out that chart?
3) she proceeds to start inspecting my skin under a bright lamp to see my pores… but twists my head back and forth about 8 times in various directions to get a closer look (SUPER uncomfortable)
4) she steams my skin with a light peel treatment and hot steam… but for 15 minutes straight while she steps out of my 60 minute appointment (that’s WAY too long)
5) she offers to give me a no-​frills but cleansing pore-​unclogging facial (which sounds good and appropriate). i received the most abrasive facial ever in my lifetime. their diamond microdermabrasion actually left red scratches on my cheekbones. the aesthetician casually says in passing «oh that’s totally normal to have scratches on your face after this type of treatment, don’t worry i’ve been doing this for 20 years and have had great results, your skin will look amazing in 3 days». why do i have to wait 3 days? usually my skin looks great after 1 day!
6) they gave me extractions… probably the most painful ones i have ever experienced. she did it all manually (like using her latex gloved fingertips). ever heard of a needle or lance? yes, even pokey pieces of metal would have hurt less than what she did to my face.
7) i mention to the receptionist on my way out that this really isn’t normal and that i’m very concerned about my skin and the prominent scratches. they offer me a whole full-​sized bottle of foundation free of charge and 3 samples of skin repair formula telling me that it’s a fancy version of neosporin with aloe and that it will fix my skin and prevent me from scarring. what’s wrong with that last sentence?
WTF??? i might get scarring? i will totally pursue this place to the fullest extent of the law if i get a scar from a simple facial. well, i should wait it out right? ok well it’s been 30 hours since my facial and now instead of red cheekbones, i now have a RED FACE. ultimate fail.
next, so you’re giving me a full sized product to cover up the damaged you caused? folks, i call that admission of guilt in its clearest form.
OMG stay away if you care about your dermis. no groupon, daily deal or social offer is worth having someone allegedly with 20 years experience scraping your face and calling it a facial.

I got three facials here. The first was fine. The second time I had red scratches on my face for three days. I figured I have sensitive skin, and so went for a third time. I had weird red blotches on my face that took over a week to heal. And these were all just standard facials. Also, every time I went they were extremely pushy on selling me products. I would not recommend this place if you are looking for a facial.

The former Mount Vesuvius on my chin and I would like to thank Dermavita for the wonderful *last minute* service we received today! As luck would have it, the most atrocious volcano of a blemish erupted on my face the day of an important dinner date. Dermavita was able to squeeze me in on my lunch break (no pun intended) and perform an emergency extraction. The sleeping giant is now dormant and will be easily concealed tonight for my date. Even though I wasn’t able to indulge in a full treatment, the great customer service, atmosphere and professionalism I encountered in the short time I was there completely relaxed me for the rest of day. I totally forgot able the chaos of the morning the instant I arrived. The softer than silk linens feel as if you’re floating on a cloud and the soothing music and aromas make for a wonderfully peaceful experience. I can’t wait to go back for a full facial and massage and melt away into serenity. Thanks Dermavita!

The whole concept is pretty funny… paying to have some rip your hair off… well if your going to do it Brooke at Dermavita is the way to go! Shes great and does a great job… I have senstive skin and when I get my eyebrows waxed my skin normally gets pretty irritated… but not here their products are great!

This is very professional while comfortable. Prices are competitive. I’ve gotten similar treatement here and at another place. For some reason it seems to work better and last longer when gotten here.

Facials at Dermavita are worth it! I’ve seen the light and can’t turn back. Okay, maybe it’s because its the first and only place I’ve ever gotten a clinical facial. Extractions hurt. But, with the treatments and two purchases (the real rave is for Dermavita’s own salicylic treatment gel and moisturizer – reasonably priced) mean that with regular use I no longer have to visit the dermatologist for anything but moles. Hallelujah! Environment is professional and peaceful. A plastic surgeon and nurse are on staff for more involved procedures/​treatments. Check them out.