Facials in Houston

Base sessions run from $250 to $625: $250 for The European Facial, Buccal Intra-Oral Massage and European Lymphatic Facial Massage, and $625 for Rinnovamento Completo. Every treatment also comes in versions with add-ons, each with its own price and duration, listed on the booking page. Sales tax is added at checkout.

The base session runs 60 minutes for The European Facial, Buccal Intra-Oral Massage, European Lymphatic Facial Massage and Myofascial Face Lifting Massage; 90 minutes for Deep Clean Facial with Extractions, Idro-Pulizia Clinica and The Zhanna Method; and 150 minutes for Rinnovamento Completo. With add-ons, sessions run up to 195 minutes (Rinnovamento Completo).

2200 Edwards St, Ste 305, Houston, TX 77007, in Sawyer Yards. Free parking — use the lot, or park on Edwards Street. Open Tuesday to Friday 10:00–19:00 and Saturday 11:00–18:00.

Zhanna Graeff, Esthetician & Founder. Every treatment is personally performed and never delegated. She is licensed in Texas and in Russia. The studio takes three clients a day, by appointment only.

Booking is online, at verapelleskin.com/book: pick a service, a day and a time, then pay. Full prepayment is required at booking; your time is reserved when payment completes. Consultation form required prior to first treatment. Not sure which treatment is right for you? Call (832) 699-2049 to talk it through.

Manual lymphatic drainage is a slow, light-pressure technique that follows specific anatomical pathways to activate the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system has no central pump — when it stalls, fluid accumulates in soft tissue. On the face, that shows up as puffiness under the eyes, slack along the jawline, and a chronic tired appearance that sleep doesn't fix. At Vera Pelle it is part of the European Lymphatic Facial Massage, The European Facial, Rinnovamento Completo and The Zhanna Method.

The main difference between a classic European facial and a typical American facial lies in philosophy and technique.

A European facial places strong emphasis on lymphatic drainage and fascia release as the essential foundation of every treatment. By gently stimulating the lymphatic system and releasing tension in the facial fascia, it effectively reduces puffiness, improves circulation, and creates a naturally lifted, rested appearance. This approach treats the face holistically, supporting the skin’s overall health rather than focusing solely on surface concerns.

Extractions are performed carefully by hand — using only the fingertips or sterile cotton — never with metal extractor tools. This manual method is far gentler on the skin and significantly lowers the risk of leaving marks, scarring, or unnecessary trauma.

In contrast, many American facials tend to prioritize deep cleansing and product application, and either skip extractions or perform them more aggressively, often with metal implements. While effective for clearing congestion, they generally place less emphasis on lymphatic flow and fascial release.

In short, the European facial is designed to calm, de-puff, and restore balance from within, while delivering thorough yet skin-friendly care.

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Rinnovamento is device-led with the face lifting massage after it. The Zhanna Method is performed entirely by hand — lymphatic drainage, gua sha, buccal release, myofascial release and European face lifting across ninety minutes. Choose by whether you want resurfacing in the session.

No. Hydradermabrasion is the technique, wet exfoliation paired with simultaneous serum infusion; HydraFacial is one brand built on that technique. Vera Pelle uses the technique, not the brand: Idro-Pulizia Clinica runs on professional, non-branded equipment inside a ninety-minute session that integrates the device work with manual lymphatic and closing massage.

Texas esthetic licensing (TDLR §1602.002) authorizes manual work on the face, neck, scalp, and arms. Intra-oral work sits at the boundary; Zhanna performs it under her esthetic license with gloved technique and full consent documentation, as is standard practice at studios offering this service.

Yes, with your surgeon's clearance. Most surgeons clear manual lymphatic drainage five to seven days after surgical procedures; for filler and injectables, 72 hours is typical. The full post-procedure course is available as Il Recupero, four or six sessions sequenced around your clearance timeline, listed under Packages.