22 Reviews

MACSL Lymphatic Facial

FOR PUFFINESS AND HEAVINESS THAT WILL NOT SHIFT

$178.00

Choose 60 or 90 minutes. Booked in studio at 355 Third Street, Laguna Beach

Visibly less puffiness through the face, eyes, and jaw

Relief from heaviness in the arms, shoulders, and rib cage

Performed by a certified MACSL practitioner

Description

If your face looks swollen no matter how well you slept, if your arms feel heavy, if there is pressure across your sinuses that never quite clears, this is the treatment built for exactly that.

The MACSL method, Mizokami Advanced Circulatory Sports Lymphatic, is a specific certification rather than a general lymphatic massage. Your practitioner trained in the technique and follows the sequence precisely.

It is a facial. You get a cleanse, an exfoliation, and a mask. What makes it different is that the heart of the treatment is sustained lymphatic work travelling from the head all the way down to the rib cage, with real time spent on the arms, shoulders, and ribs.

That is also why people feel it well beyond their face. The face drains downward, through the neck and clavicle and into the underarm. By opening those deeper points first, the work on your face has somewhere to go.

The work itself is slow, rhythmic, and directional. Your practitioner reads each body individually and spends longer wherever things are sluggish. It is precise, hands on, and unhurried.

Choosing 60 or 90 minutes

60 minutes covers the full sequence, from the head down through the rib cage.

90 minutes gives your esthetician time to go back over the areas that are most blocked. Congested sinuses, arms that feel heavy or swollen, tightness under the rib cage, or more watershed work through the face. That revisiting is where a great deal of the drainage actually happens, so choose 90 if any of those sound like you.

What customers report

  • A face that looks visibly less puffy, especially across the eyes and jaw
  • A more defined, lifted looking contour
  • Arms and shoulders that feel noticeably lighter
  • Easier pressure and fullness around the sinuses and under the eyes
  • Release through the jaw, temples, and face
  • A whole body lightness that lasts beyond the appointment
  • Results that deepen across a series rather than arriving all at once

Because drainage responds to consistency, we usually suggest a few sessions close together to begin, then a comfortable maintenance rhythm.

About This Service

If your face looks swollen no matter how well you slept, if your arms feel heavy, if there is pressure across your sinuses that never quite clears, this is the treatment built for exactly that.

The MACSL method is a specific certification, not a general lymphatic massage. Your practitioner trained in the Mizokami Advanced Circulatory Sports Lymphatic technique and follows it precisely.

It is a facial. You get a cleanse, an exfoliation, and a mask. But the heart of it is sustained lymphatic work from the head all the way down to the rib cage, with real time spent on the arms, shoulders, and ribs. That is what separates it from a facial massage, and it is why people feel it well beyond their face.

The work is slow, rhythmic, and directional, guiding fluid along its natural pathways toward where it drains. Your practitioner reads each body individually and spends longer wherever things are sluggish.

What customers report is a face that looks visibly less puffy and more defined, arms and shoulders that feel lighter, and easier pressure through the sinuses and under the eyes. Because drainage responds to consistency, the results build with repetition.

What to Expect

Your session opens with a cleanse and an exfoliation suited to your skin, so the lymphatic work that follows lands on properly prepared skin.

Your practitioner then opens the drainage points at the clavicle and underarm before going near your face, because the path below has to be clear first. From there the work travels through the rib cage, arms, shoulders, chest, neck, and face.

The pressure is lighter than you expect and the rhythm is steady. Most people find it deeply calming and a good number fall asleep.

The session finishes with a mask while everything settles.

Afterward your practitioner will suggest a rhythm if you want one. This method builds on itself, so a few sessions close together is where people notice the most.

Certified MACSL method

Cleanse, exfoliation, and a mask

Lymphatic work from head to rib cage

Real time on arms, shoulders, and ribs

Choose 60 or 90 minutes

Certified MACSL method

Cleanse, exfoliation, and a mask

Lymphatic work from head to rib cage

Real time on arms, shoulders, and ribs

Choose 60 or 90 minutes

When Your Face Is Puffy And Nothing Helps.

This is the one people book when the puffiness will not shift, the arms feel heavy, and the pressure across the sinuses never quite clears. A certified method, worked from the head down to the rib cage, finishing with skin that looks visibly less swollen and more defined.

What to Expect

A facial, with sustained drainage work at the centre of it.

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CLEANSE AND
EXFOLIATE

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HEAD TO
RIB CAGE

3

MASK
AND FINISH

A cleanse and an exfoliation suited to your skin, so the lymphatic work that follows lands on properly prepared skin.

The heart of the treatment. Drainage points opened at the clavicle and underarm first, then sustained work through the rib cage, arms, shoulders, neck, and face.

A mask while everything settles. In the 90 minute session there is time before this to revisit wherever you were most blocked.

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Rated 5.0 across 22 reviews

What's Included

A facial, built around sustained lymphatic work.

<p>Cleanse, Exfoliation, Mask</p>

Cleanse, Exfoliation, Mask

The skin work is genuinely part of it. A cleanse and exfoliation to open the session, and a mask to close it.

<p>Head To Rib Cage</p>

Head To Rib Cage

Sustained drainage work travelling well past the face, through the neck, chest, and ribs.

<p>Arms And Shoulders</p>

Arms And Shoulders

Real time spent where heaviness and swelling actually sit, not just a pass on the way to the face.

<p>Time To Revisit</p>

Time To Revisit

In the 90 minute session your esthetician goes back over whatever was most blocked. Sinuses, heavy arms, under the ribs, watersheds in the face.

Handcrafted in Laguna Beach

Plant-based, bioavailable ingredients

Clinician-founded

By women, for women

Handcrafted in Laguna Beach

Plant-based, bioavailable ingredients

Clinician-founded

By women, for women

Real Results From Real Customers

Loved by 1,200+ happy women and counting

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I’m very intentional about who I trust with my skin, and Selah is one of those people I feel completely safe with.

She’s not only amazing at what she does, but she really listens and customizes everything to what your skin actually needs. My skin has improved so much since seeing her, and I always leave feeling relaxed, taken care of, and glowing.

Ann Marie,

Thank you for sharing about your experience with Selah. We are so glad to hear that you leave feeling relaxed, taken care of, and glowing! We appreciate you trusting us with your skin and are so glad that you feel rejuvenated. We look forward to seeing you back in the Studio soon!

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Dot
Amazing Results!

My forehead is smoother, my lips, much less tense, and the hoods of my eyes have smoothed out. Truly shocked and surprised! Shiloa is an incredible estetician! I will tell my friends and be back!

Hi Dot! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience with our 'Facial, Open & Lift' product. It's great to know that you have noticed smoother skin on your forehead, less tension in your lips, and improved appearance of your eye hoods. We are proud to have Shiloa as our esthetician and we are glad to hear that you will be recommending us to your friends. We can't wait to have you back for another amazing experience!

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Jennifer M
A truly relaxing, effective facial!

My facial with Danielle was SO relaxing and SO much more than a typical facial. I was amazed by my before after photos and what a difference the gua sha and facial massage made in reducing the wrinkles on my forehead! She’s very knowledgeable about how your facial muscles work and how to truly relax them to make you look your best. I also loved the grounding mat on the treatment table - you can’t help but feel totally relaxed laying on that thing!

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We're so happy to hear that your facial with Danielle was not only relaxing but also effective. It's great to know that the gua sha and facial massage made a noticeable difference in reducing wrinkles on your forehead. We take pride in our knowledgeable and skilled estheticians who are dedicated to helping our customers look and feel their best. We're also glad that you enjoyed the grounding mat on the treatment table - it truly adds to the overall relaxation experience. We hope to see you again soon!

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Ashley
Treat Yourself to the Most Amazing Facial

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Hi Ashley, thank you for sharing such a detailed and wonderful review. We are delighted to hear about your positive experiences with Danielle and Selah, and that our ambiance and treatments meet your expectations. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

With Care,
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Rita
Best facial ever

I got this facial twice within two weeks after having surgery in hopes of just feeling better and a little more rejuvenated. It did so much more! It is the best thing ever because it’s like a facial and a massage and the technique is so crazy because you can really feel things happening in the moment. The first time I went, when Selah was massaging above my nose on my forehead, I could feel this sensation in my cheeks! It felt like things were actually moving and draining. The second time I went, when she was massaging the top of my shoulders, it felt as if there was more “movement” and like my skin was less restricted or “stuck”. I also had this puffiness in my armpits.. kind of felt like big lumps, but not hard or anything. I was a little worried about them but after the first facial that puffiness decreased dramatically and even more after the second one! My arms also felt skinnier afterwards!! Selah did such a good job. Oh and also everything smelt so good and when I took a picture after,my skin was glowing and my neck looked more defined and less puffy!highly recommend!

Hi Rita, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted to hear that you felt the benefits of the MACSL Lymphatic Facial and enjoyed the treatment with Selah. Your detailed feedback truly means a lot to us. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
With Care,
The By Karisse Team

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Anonymous

Her touch is truly amazing gentle, intuitive, and deeply healing. She is a beautiful soul, inside and out. After my first session with Selah, not only did my face feel rejuvenated, but my whole being felt calm and at peace. I had such a wonderful experience—my skin was glowing, refreshed, and visibly more lifted and toned even after just one session.

Vida,

Thank you for your kind and heartfelt words about your experience with Selah. We are so glad that you took the time to be taken care of with a facial. We love that you felt calm and that you left with skin that was glowing! We look forward to having you in the Studio again soon!

With Care,

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Sarah
I saw Selah for the facial and it was absolutely

I saw Selah for the facial and it was absolutely lovely. Not like any facial I had before. She took time to talk to me about my skin and where I want to see improvement. She made a custom mask for me and explained why she was choosing the products she chose. The products are amazing by the way. They smell so good! The face message was out of this world. I can see such a difference in my before and after photos. I’ll definitely be back.

Sarah,

Thank you for sharing your experience with Selah. We are so glad to hear that you had such a positive experience and that you felt heard and cared for while you were here! We also love that you saw positive results from your facial! We look forward to seeing you in the Studio again soon!

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S.
Exceptional!

I had a feeling I would like my facial with Selah but I left pretty much speechless....what an experience. I drifted in and out of dreaming and felt complete and utter peace and relaxation from start to finish. She's a gifted esthetician and I can't imagine a better experience. The ambiance, setting, and service were exactly what I needed and I'll be a regular customer from now on.

Hello Spencer,
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with Selah and your facial. We are so glad that you had a peaceful and relaxing time. We love Selah too and look foward to seeng you in the facial room again!
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Sarah O
Best Facial

This was hands down the best facial I have ever had. It was incredible and I recommend it to everyone.

Dear Sarah,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had the best facial with us recently! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more pampering soon.

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Sarah D
Fantastic facial

Had a lovely facial with Shiloah. Great experience would highly recommend. 💫

Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a lovely experience with Shiloah — she truly has a magic touch! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can't wait to welcome you back for more pampering soon.

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Rachel Macbeth
Best facial I ever had!

Shiloah first is so amazing! She was prompt and ready to spend an hour of pure relaxation and treatment for my face. She took the time to explain every step and customized my facial specifically for my needs. I have had many facials in my life but this one by far was the very best! Book your facial as soon as you can, you won’t be disappointed!

Dear Rachel,
Thank you so much for this glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear your facial with Shiloah was the best you’ve ever had. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we couldn’t agree more—everyone deserves to experience a facial with Shi! We can’t wait to welcome you back for more relaxation and radiant skin.
Warmly,
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T. S.
Glowing

I had my first Sculpt and Lift facial with Shiloah. Her products and techniques left my skin nourished, plumper and glowing. I love the Liquid Layer mist and Anti-Aging Oil for my face and the Healing Oil is something I use on my arms for those dry bumps I get on the back of them. Even though I came in for a facial, my whole body was relaxed by the special heated mattress on the facial bed and Shi’s peaceful demeanor. Shi is not only a talented technician, she is sweet, thoughtful, kind and absolutely adorable! I’ll be seeing her again.

Dear T.S.
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We’re so happy to hear your experience with Shiloah was not only skin-transforming but also deeply relaxing. It’s also wonderful to know our Liquid Layer, Anti-Aging Oil, and Healing Oil are supporting your skin beyond the treatment room. We can’t wait to welcome you back for your next facial!
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Rebecca
Beyond Skincare: A True Reset

I had the absolute pleasure of receiving the 60-minute Gua Sha Facial with Danielle at the new Facial Atelier—and it was nothing short of transformative. From start to finish, the experience was deeply relaxing, professional, and truly restorative. Danielle has such a warm, friendly presence and an intuitive touch that made me feel both at ease and completely cared for. Not only did I leave with glowing, lifted skin, but I also gained a better understanding of how to support my skin’s natural rhythms. It was more than a facial—it was a full-body exhale. I can’t wait to go back!

Dear Rebecca,

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! We’re beyond grateful you chose to experience the Signature Gua Sha Facial with Danielle—your reflection captures exactly what we hope each visit feels like: a reset, a reconnection, and a moment of true care. Danielle will be so touched by your kind feedback. We're thrilled you left glowing and empowered with new ways to nurture your skin. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the Facial Atelier soon!

—With love,

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Lyla
Shiloah is a DREAM!

Best money ever spent on a facial. Shi is amazing — I will be treating myself to the gua shau facial every month! Thank you, Shi!! Your hands are magic and these products are truly something special.

Lyla,
We are thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience with Shiloah and your Gua Sha facial. We are lucky to have such a talent here at By Karisse, providing incredible, customized facials for our clients. We look forward to seeing you next month!
Sincerely,
The By Karisse Team

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Pure luxury!
Fabulous Facial with incredible results!

I loved my Signature Gua Sha facial that I had at By Karisse recently. The room was beautiful and relaxing. I loved the organic products that were used during the facial, they were all non-toxic, preservative free with top quality essential oils that smelled and felt so divine.
I noticed a significant before and after difference too. I had more color to my skin and the puffiness had definitely improved. There was more of a lift and the tension in my face was certainly reduced.
I’ll be going back for more!

Thank you so much for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fabulous experience with our Signature Gua Sha facial and your skin's color and puffiness showed noticeable improvement. Our team takes pride in using only the best organic products and techniques to give our clients incredible results. We look forward to seeing you again for another relaxing and effective facial treatment.

Sincerely,
The By Karisse Team

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Lindsay Clark Shields
Exceeded expectations!

My facial experience was the most relaxed I have felt in a long time. It was the ultimate self-care for not just my skin but also for my overall wellness. They have the most amazing heated, PEMF grounding mat of crystals that adds to the overall experience. It was the exact self-care that my mind, body and face needed!

Hi Lindsay,
We are thrilled to hear your facial experience exceeded your expectations. Our goal is to make your skin, body and mind feel nutured, rested and refreshed and so glad we could provide that for you. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
The By Karisse Team

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Dot W
75 minute sculpt and lift

I loved it and definitely saw the results!!!
I would highly recommend this!

Dear Dot,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re thrilled to hear that you loved your recent Sculpt and Lift facial with Shiloah and that you saw noticebale results!

We appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for another relaxing session.

Warmly,
The By Karisse Team

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Rita Knarreborg
Amazing facial!!

This was such a good facial. Danielle did such a good job and was so sweet. I loved how my skin felt so soft and clean after. I’ve had other facials before, but this one was different! I could really feel the muscles in my face, relaxing, and the tension just disappearing! It was really nice to get a facial with all clean products. I didn’t have to worry about having any weird reactions because I do have sensitive skin!

Dear Rita,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with Danielle and that your skin felt soft, clean, and refreshed afterward. Gua Sha is such a powerful technique for releasing facial tension, and we love that you could truly feel the difference!

It’s especially rewarding to know that our clean, gentle formulations gave you peace of mind with your sensitive skin—your comfort and confidence are always our priority. We appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back for another relaxing session!

Warmly,
The By Karisse Team

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Erica
Relaxing & Rejuvenating!

The room was decorated so beautifully and set the tone for peacefulness. The cozy space to talk about skin concerns before the facial was a unique feature from other facials I’ve had. The warm bed with the special grounding mat elevated the experience! Shiloah was incredibly sweet, calm, knowledgable, and she perfected the amount of pressure when massaging my face. Every product that was applied on my skin felt and smelled amazing! I truly enjoyed the extra massage of my arms and back/neck while resting with a face mask on. Shiloah seemed to be pushing out all the puffiness stored in my facial glands and loved every minute of it! It was extremely relaxing and I left with hydrated and rejuvenated skin! I HIGHLY recommend getting this facial!

Dear Erica,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and glowing review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience was both relaxing and rejuvenating—exactly what we strive for. Our goal is to create a peaceful and nurturing space where your skin concerns are heard and addressed, so it means the world that you appreciated the cozy consultation area and grounding elements of your facial.

Shiloah will be so happy to hear your kind words about her care and expertise! She takes great pride in providing a thoughtful and personalized experience, and we’re thrilled that the sculpting and massage techniques left you feeling refreshed and restored.

We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back for more moments of relaxation and self-care!

Warmly,
The By Karisse Team

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Lauren
Complete Relaxation!

My facial with Shiloah was wonderful! Her calming energy and knowledge could be felt throughout the entire service. My favorite part was the Gua Sha and the face/head massage! I felt like it was a facial unlike most traditional facials I’ve received as the focus was on more than just my skin.
I can’t wait to go back! This will definitely be something I work into my self care routine!

Lauren, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your facial with Shiloah was so relaxing and unique. Her calming presence and expertise truly make each treatment special. We love that you enjoyed the Gua Sha and face/head massage—caring for the skin goes beyond the surface! We can’t wait to welcome you back as part of your self-care routine.

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S.
Great experience

I’ve only had a couple facials in my life so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It turned out to be so relaxing I fell asleep. The red light/magnetic negative ion mat you lay on was incredibly relaxing. The esthetician was calm and kept me informed on each of the steps during the facial so I wasn’t left wondering or confused on what she was doing. I’m very happy with the experience and results.

Thank you, Spencer, for sharing your feedback on our facial. We are so glad to hear it was an incredibly relaxing experience! We hope you'll be back soon for another wonderful treatment with our talented estheticians.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Need more information? You can find it right here.

Should I book 60 or 90 minutes?

Sixty minutes covers the full lymphatic sequence from head to rib cage. Ninety gives your esthetician time to go back over the areas that are most blocked, and that revisiting is where a lot of the drainage actually happens.

Choose 90 if your sinuses are congested, if your arms feel heavy or swollen, if you hold a lot under the rib cage, or if you want more watershed work through the face. If you are new to this or generally just puffy, 60 is a good place to start.

Is this a facial or a massage?

It is a facial. You get a cleanse, an exfoliation, and a mask. What makes it different is that the bulk of the time goes into sustained lymphatic work rather than product, and that the work travels well past your face, down through the arms, shoulders, and rib cage.

What is MACSL?

Mizokami Advanced Circulatory Sports Lymphatic. It is a specific certification your practitioner trained in, not a general lymphatic massage, and the sequence is followed precisely rather than improvised.

Why does it work the arms and rib cage?

Because the face drains downward, through the neck and clavicle and into the underarm. If the path below is congested, the work on your face has nowhere to go. Opening the rib cage, arms, and shoulders first is what makes the facial work hold.

What do customers actually notice?

Most commonly: a face that looks visibly less puffy and more defined along the jaw, arms and shoulders that feel lighter, easier pressure across the sinuses and under the eyes, and a whole body lightness that lasts beyond the appointment.

How often should I come?

Drainage responds to consistency, so results build with repetition. We usually suggest a few sessions close together to begin, then a comfortable maintenance rhythm. A single session is still very much worth having.

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