I stopped pushing extractions on every client and my results got way better
For a long time, I thought a facial wasn't complete without a full extraction session, especially for oily or congested skin. Then about six months ago, I had a client with persistent redness and irritation, and I decided to skip the extractions entirely for three appointments in a row, focusing just on calming treatments and a solid home care plan. The before and after photos from week one to week twelve showed way less inflammation and her texture actually improved more than when I was manually clearing pores. Now I'm way more picky about who and when I extract. Has anyone else found that holding back on extractions helped some clients more?