The Skin Retreat
Studio in Houston, TX
The Skin Retreat is a corrective esthetics practice in Houston, founded by Melissa. The business describes itself as a premium corrective esthetics practice and states that it is not a spa, a med spa, a high-volume clinic, or a practice that follows trends or sells packages.
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The Skin Retreat is a corrective esthetics practice in Houston, founded by Melissa. The business describes itself as a premium corrective esthetics practice and states that it is not a spa, a med spa, a high-volume clinic, or a practice that follows trends or sells packages.
Treatment is guided by The Intentional Aging Method, which rests on three pillars: nervous system and mindset, internal health and inflammation, and strategic skin treatments. Planning starts only after nervous system and internal health have been considered. The business says this approach addresses root causes rather than visible symptoms, which it believes makes results more durable.
New corrective clients begin with a Corrective Consultation and First Treatment for $350, which includes a skin analysis, a same-day treatment and a customized protocol. Makeup-free arrival is preferred. Each client receives an individualized plan that is adjusted over time, and the practice keeps no standing protocols. Home care is recommended between appointments, and client results photos are shared only with consent.
Longer programs are available for acne and for aging skin, including the Acne Transformation Program and the Intentional Aging Program, along with a Virtual Skin Strategy Session held by Zoom or FaceTime. The practice also offers mentorship for estheticians. Appointments are booked through Vagaro, inquiries receive a response within 48 hours, and financing through Cherry is available on qualifying services.
Treatment follows The Intentional Aging Method, which weighs nervous system and mindset, internal health and inflammation, and strategic skin treatments, with treatment planning starting only after the first two are considered.
Specials & promotions
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Acne Transformation Program, 3 months
$1,500
Sequential in-office treatments 2-4 weeks apart. Program expires 6 months from purchase. No refunds on unused services after 30 days. Results depend on adherence. Financing available through Cherry.
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Intentional Aging Program, about 4 months, women 35-60
$2,200
Program for women 35-60. Includes comprehensive skin assessment, strategic treatment planning, sequenced treatments, home care and lifestyle guidance.
On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Medium-depth resurfacing peels for hyperpigmentation, acne and advanced correction, which require a prior consultation and skin preparation.
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Advanced Corrective Peels $325
Corrective facials focused on barrier repair and hydration for established clients, plus a first-visit consultation and treatment for new clients.
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Corrective Clinical Facial $325
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Corrective Consultation + First Treatment $350
Sessions for established corrective clients seen within the past six months; clients inactive for six months or more are asked to book a Corrective Clinical Facial first.
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Maintenance Session $250
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Maintenance Session (established clients) $250
Microcurrent lifting that uses low-level electrical currents to tone and contour facial muscles.
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Microcurrent Lifting $350
Microneedling Transformation and Advanced RF Microneedling for texture, tone, scarring, visible aging and skin laxity.
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Microneedling Transformation $400
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Advanced RF Microneedling $650
Multi-session programs for acne and for aging skin, with sequenced in-office treatments, home care and progress photography.
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Acne Transformation Program $1,500
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Intentional Aging Program $2,200
A remote Virtual Skin Strategy Session with a skin assessment, a skincare protocol, a 30-day plan and a complimentary follow-up call.
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Virtual Skin Strategy Session $250
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Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.theskinretreattx.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Individualized plans adjusted over time, with no standing protocols
- Planning considers nervous system and internal health before skin treatments
- Corrective Consultation and First Treatment required for new corrective clients
- Acne Transformation and Intentional Aging multi-session programs with progress photography
- Virtual Skin Strategy Session with a 30-day plan and a follow-up call
- Financing through Cherry on qualifying services
- Good for
- New corrective clients
- Teens and adults with acne
- Aging skin or midlife skin changes
- Clients who want a plan between appointments
- Remote skin assessment by video
- Estheticians seeking mentorship
- Treats
- Acne
- Hormonal acne
- Aging skin
- Visible signs of aging
- Texture and tone
- Scarring
- Hyperpigmentation
- Skin laxity
- Barrier support and hydration
- Techniques
- Microneedling
- RF microneedling
- Microcurrent lifting
- Medium-depth chemical peels
- LED therapy
- Resurfacing
- Skin analysis
Products & treatments
- Professional-grade products used in corrective facials
- Home care products recommended between appointments
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