What's holding your glow back?
Pick as many as you like.
Results
What results look like
One session gives an immediate glow that lasts for days. A series of 3 to 6 sessions, every 4 to 6 weeks, is what makes glass skin your baseline rather than an occasion.
Plumper, more hydrated skin after a GLACÉ seriesIllustrative example of a typical result. Individual results vary. Real patient photos shared at consultation.
60 min
Typical GLACÉ session time
None
Downtime, straight back to your day
3–6
Sessions in a typical glass skin series
Sources (2)
- Jagdeo J, et al., "Light-emitting diodes in dermatology: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials," Lasers in Surgery and Medicine (2018)
- Bravo B, et al., "Benefits of topical hyaluronic acid for skin quality and signs of skin aging: From literature review to clinical evidence," Dermatologic Therapy (2022)
GLACÉ Facial
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Med spa · Ellicott City
GLACÉ Korean glass skin facial in Ellicott City
Planned under the protocols of Dr. Mohamad Zanbrakji, a board-certified surgeon, and delivered by our own licensed nurses in our suite on Route 40.
The essentials
What is the GLACÉ glass skin facial?
GLACÉ is The Body Bar MD's signature Korean glass skin facial: a multi-step, physician-designed protocol combining gentle exfoliation, deep hydration with hyaluronic acid, brightening actives, and LED light therapy. The goal is the K-beauty ideal of glass skin: a luminous, smooth, deeply hydrated complexion that appears lit from within.
On Ellicott City's Route 40 corridor, the heart of Maryland's Koreatown, glass skin is not a trend; it is a standard.
GLACÉ is our signature answer: a multi-step facial designed by a physician, not adapted from a spa menu, layering gentle exfoliation, deep hyaluronic hydration, brightening actives, and LED to leave skin clean, smooth, and luminous.
ConsultFree, by video or phone
A no-obligation conversation about your skin and your goals, by video or phone.
How pricing works →Feels likeCool and calming
The core facial is topical and gentle: no needles, just exfoliation, hydration, brightening actives and LED. Skin boosters, if added, are discussed first.
TimeAbout 60 min
A full multi-step session: cleanse, exfoliation, hydration, brightening and LED.
DowntimeNone
Most patients go straight back to work, errands or dinner, makeup-ready the same day.
Series3–6 sessions
Every 4 to 6 weeks. One session delivers a glow; the series is what makes glass skin your baseline.
Skin typesAll, including sensitive
Gentle, barrier-respecting steps are well tolerated by most skin types. Pregnancy and breastfeeding adjust which actives and boosters are used.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mohamad Zanbrakji, MDBoard-Certified in General Surgery & Surgical Critical Care
Every quote starts with a free consult, by video or phone.
How pricing works
GLACÉ glass skin facial cost in Ellicott City
Priced by session or as a series, with skin-booster customizations quoted separately. Your exact plan and quote come in writing at your free consult, before anything begins.
New patient offer
$50 off your first GLACÉ facial.
For new patients, taken off the full price quoted in writing. Applies to your first GLACÉ Glass Skin Facial only. Offer terms
Free video or phone consult
No obligation to treat. It is where your plan starts.
A deposit holds your treatment slot
It comes off your treatment, and is refunded if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead. The consult itself needs no deposit.
Priced by session or series
The core GLACÉ protocol is one consistent treatment, with skin-booster customization available and quoted separately. Your consultation matches the plan to your skin and goal.
Patient financing through Cherry, a separate company. Applying has no impact to your credit.
The GLACÉ facial is cosmetic, so insurance does not cover it. How pricing works
Our technology
What's in a GLACÉ session
Every session layers gentle exfoliation, deep hyaluronic-acid hydration, brightening actives and LED light therapy, in a sequence designed by our medical team. Injectable hyaluronic skin boosters can be added for deeper, longer-lasting hydration, discussed openly at your consultation.
- Hyaluronic hydration
- Brightening actives
- LED light therapy
Is it for you?
Who is a good candidate for the GLACÉ glass skin facial?
Glass skin is not a trend here. It is a standard, one session at a time.
Tap the one that sounds like you.
A glow before an event
Wedding, reunion, photos
You have a wedding, reunion, or photos coming up and want an immediate glow with no downtime.
Dull, dehydrated, tired-looking skin
No matter how many products you layer
Your skin looks dull, dehydrated, or tired no matter how many products you layer at home. Hyaluronic acid drives moisture into the skin rather than sitting on top of it.
Enlarged pores and uneven texture
Makeup that won't sit smoothly
Enlarged pores and uneven texture keep your makeup from ever sitting smoothly. Gentle exfoliation clears congestion and smooths the surface.
When to talk to us first
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, we adjust or defer certain actives and skip skin boosters entirely. Your consultation screens for this before we recommend anything.
The honest answer requires a conversation. Every plan at The Body Bar MD begins with a medical assessment, and if the GLACÉ facial isn't the right tool for your goal, we'll tell you what is. Browse every concern we treat.
Often considered alongside the GLACÉ facial: medical-grade chemical peels, SkinPen microneedling and the Forma Hollywood Facial.
What to expect
Your treatment, step by step
Do
- Come to your session with a clean face
- Ask about skin-booster customization at consult
- Keep up your series every 4–6 weeks
Skip
- Heavy makeup right before your session
- New retinoids or actives the same day
- Skin boosters if pregnant or breastfeeding
- 01
Free consult & skin analysis
Your skin and goals, assessed by video or phone.
- 02
Cleanse & gentle exfoliation
A double cleanse, then gentle exfoliation lifts congestion.
- 03
Deep hydration & brightening
Hyaluronic acid and brightening actives, layered in sequence.
- 04
LED therapy & finishing
A calming LED session, then a barrier-sealing finish.
- 05
Series & maintenance
A glow that lasts days; a series builds the baseline.
Full step-by-step details
Consultation & skin analysis
We examine your skin, review your history and current routine, and set an honest target, including whether the standard protocol or a skin-booster customization will serve you better. You'll know the exact cost before anything begins.
Cleanse & gentle exfoliation
A thorough double cleanse is followed by gentle, barrier-respecting exfoliation to lift dead cells and congestion. This is the step that lets everything after it actually absorb.
Deep hydration & brightening
Hyaluronic acid and brightening actives are layered into the skin in sequence and, when planned at your consultation, delivered as hyaluronic microdroplet skin boosters for deeper saturation.
LED therapy & finishing
An LED light therapy session comes next, followed by a barrier-sealing finishing layer that helps hold the hydration in.
Series & maintenance planning
The glow from one session lasts for days; the glass skin standard is built over a series. We map a cadence, typically every four to six weeks, and adjust it as your skin improves.
Why patients choose it
The benefits, honestly stated
Lit-from-within luminosity
Layered hydration and brightening actives restore the light-reflecting quality that defines glass skin, a glow that reads as health, not product.
Deep, lasting hydration
Hyaluronic acid layered into the skin binds and holds moisture at multiple depths, plumping fine dehydration lines and softening rough texture.
Refined pores and texture
Gentle, barrier-respecting exfoliation clears congestion and smooths the surface, so skin looks polished bare-faced and makeup applies cleanly.
Physician-designed protocol
GLACÉ was built inside a medical practice, not copied from a spa menu. Every step is chosen for how skin actually behaves, and adjusted to yours.
Zero downtime
There is no recovery window. Most patients walk out glowing and go straight back to work, errands, or dinner.
Customizable with skin boosters
For deeper, longer-lasting hydration, the protocol can incorporate injectable hyaluronic skin boosters, an option we discuss transparently at consultation, never spring on you in the chair.
Compare your options
GLACÉ glass skin facial vs. a standard spa facial
A spa facial feels good for an afternoon. GLACÉ is designed to move your skin toward a lasting standard.
Compare side by side
| GLACÉ Glass Skin Facial | Standard Spa Facial | |
|---|---|---|
| Who designs it | Physician-designed protocol, adjusted to your skin at consultation | Set spa menu, same steps for every guest |
| Hydration depth | Deep hyaluronic hydration with optional injectable skin boosters | Topical moisturizers and masks only |
| Brightening | Medical-grade brightening actives plus LED therapy | Cosmetic-grade products |
| Best for | Luminous, poreless-looking glass skin that lasts | Relaxation and short-term surface glow |
| Downtime | None, makeup-ready the same day | None |
Both have a place. If your goal is the lit-from-within Korean glass-skin standard rather than an afternoon of pampering, the difference is the medical design behind each step.
Questions, answered
GLACÉ glass skin facial FAQs
How much does the GLACÉ facial cost, and does insurance cover it?
New patients get $50 off their first GLACÉ facial, taken off the full price. That full price, along with any series or skin-booster customization, is quoted transparently in writing at your complimentary consultation before anything begins. As a cosmetic treatment, it is not covered by insurance, which is exactly why we are careful to be transparent about pricing up front.
Does the GLACÉ facial hurt?
Most patients find the core GLACÉ facial relaxing rather than uncomfortable. It is a topical protocol of exfoliation, hydration, brightening actives and calming LED light with no needles, so most patients describe it as relaxing rather than uncomfortable. If you add an injectable hyaluronic skin booster for deeper hydration, that step uses a fine needle and feels like a brief pinch, something we discuss with you before adding it.
Does the GLACÉ facial involve needles or injections?
The core facial does not: it is a topical, no-downtime protocol. If deeper hydration is your goal, injectable hyaluronic skin boosters can be added as a customization, discussed and priced transparently at your consultation. The choice is always yours.
Is the GLACÉ facial safe for sensitive skin, or during pregnancy?
The protocol uses gentle, barrier-respecting steps and is well tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, we adjust or defer certain actives and skip skin boosters entirely. Your consultation screens for this before we recommend anything.
What is "glass skin," exactly?
Glass skin is the Korean beauty ideal of skin so smooth, hydrated, and luminous that it appears almost translucent, like glass. It is less about makeup and more about skin health: refined texture, minimized pores, and deep hydration. GLACÉ is our medical-facial protocol built to move your skin toward that standard.
Is a "Korean facial" the same thing as glass skin?
Not exactly. "Korean facial" is a broad term for the many multi-step facials that come out of Korean skincare culture, while "glass skin" describes one specific goal: skin so smooth, hydrated and luminous it looks almost translucent. GLACÉ is our own multi-step, physician-designed protocol, built specifically to move your skin toward that glass-skin standard rather than a general Korean-style facial.
What does the GLACÉ facial actually include?
Every GLACÉ session combines gentle exfoliation, layered hyaluronic-acid hydration, brightening actives, and LED light therapy in a sequence designed by our medical team. The protocol can also be customized with injectable hyaluronic skin boosters for deeper, longer-lasting hydration, an option reviewed openly at consultation.
Is the GLACÉ facial the same as a HydraFacial?
No. HydraFacial is a separate branded treatment that we do not offer. GLACÉ is our own physician-designed protocol, layering gentle exfoliation, hyaluronic-acid hydration, brightening actives and LED light, with the option to add injectable hyaluronic skin boosters. If you have had HydraFacials before, tell us at your consultation and we will explain how GLACÉ would fit your skin.
Can I get glass skin with an at-home routine, or do I need a professional treatment?
A home skincare routine can help maintain hydrated, healthy-looking skin between visits, but it cannot reproduce the depth of exfoliation, layered hyaluronic-acid hydration and LED light therapy delivered in a single GLACÉ session. Most patients pair a simple home routine with a professional series every four to six weeks, using each for what it does well. Your consultation is a good place to sort out what belongs in each part of that routine.
When will I see results, and how long do they last?
Most patients notice a visible glow immediately after their first session, with skin that feels clean, smooth, and luminous for days. The deeper improvements (refined texture and lasting hydration) build over a series, which is why we recommend sessions every four to six weeks.
How many sessions will I need?
One session delivers an immediate glow; a series of three to six sessions is where glass skin becomes your baseline rather than an occasion. At consultation we map a realistic series based on your skin's starting point, and we'll tell you honestly if fewer will do.
Visit us
GLACÉ facial near Columbia & Howard County
Our suite is on Route 40 at 9050 Baltimore National Pike Ste 104 in Ellicott City, Maryland, about 12 minutes up US-29 from Columbia. Patients come from across Howard County and the Baltimore corridor.
Coming from Clarksville or Pikesville? Each town page has the route, the drive time and local notes.
New to us? Read about the practice or find quick answers in our FAQs.
Hours
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10 AM – 4 PM
- Wed & Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday Closed
All 14 communities we serve
- Columbia
- Catonsville
- Elkridge
- Clarksville
- Fulton
- Marriottsville
- Woodstock
- Jessup
- Savage
- Laurel
- Sykesville
- Eldersburg
- Pikesville
- Owings Mills
Drive times and routes for every community we serve.
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Free video or phone consult. New patients get $50 off their first GLACÉ facial, taken off the full price quoted in writing. Open Wednesdays and Sundays until 6.
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