Personalized facial treatments in Albuquerque
Customized facial treatments with Velda Salazar — including spicule-based Liquid Needling — tailored to your skin’s needs, goals, and comfort level.
Every facial by Velda is customized to your skin’s needs, goals, and comfort level. Whether you want hydration, correction, rejuvenation, LED support, or steady skin maintenance, Velda will tailor the treatment to help promote healthy, radiant skin with both immediate glow and long-term results.
Our facial menu
Every option begins with your skin that day. Velda will assess your needs, talk through your goals, and tailor the treatment so the menu feels clear instead of overwhelming.
A fully customized facial designed to cleanse, exfoliate, nourish, and rejuvenate the skin. Your esthetician may include dermaplaning, enzymes, microdermabrasion, galvanic therapy, microcurrent, oxygen infusion, and gentle extractions depending on your skin concerns. Ideal for acne, congestion, dullness, dehydration, uneven texture, and ongoing skin maintenance.
Not sure where to start?
Your esthetician can assess your skin, talk through your goals, and recommend the facial, peel, liquid needling, hydration, or LED option that best fits your skin that day.
Book with VeldaMeet Velda
Esthetician
I believe great skin isn't about chasing perfection—it's about understanding what your skin actually needs.
I pair advanced corrective treatments with a calm, unhurried experience, so every visit moves you toward lasting results and feels like a genuine reset. Whether you're working through acne, pigmentation, fine lines, or simply want skin that feels healthy again, I'll build a plan around your goals, not a one-size-fits-all menu. I'll tell you what's worth doing, what isn't, and why—because the best results come from a partnership, not a quick fix.
“I regret taking such good care of my skin,” said no one ever.
Client notes
“La Vida Aesthetics & Wellness is amazing! Velda and Britany are the best estheticians and bring so much knowledge about skin care.”
“I get facials here on a monthly basis and Velda is so awesome. I’ve been with Velda for over a year and she has taken such good care of my skin. She is so kind, patient and very thorough in her work.”
“Velda has a truly special way of making skin care feel both elevated and personal. She listens, explains every step, and creates an experience that feels calm, thoughtful, and luxurious.”
“I had my first facial/dermaplaning at La Vida because I felt my face needed a little restoration. Velda was amazing. My results are fantastic — my face looks and feels amazing. I highly recommend Velda.”
“I absolutely loved this place! Velda was amazing and thoroughly explained all my options and future treatments!”
Liquid needling, answered
Liquid Needling is a spicule-based facial offered by Velda Salazar. It uses microscopic natural spicules rather than a conventional microneedling device, with the goal of a smoother-looking texture and a luminous, glass-skin finish. Results and recovery vary.
No glass is used. “Glass skin” describes a smooth, luminous appearance, not an ingredient. Velda’s Liquid Needling treatment uses microscopic natural spicules.
Liquid Needling uses microscopic natural spicules rather than the needles of a conventional microneedling device. These are different treatments, not interchangeable procedures or guaranteed equivalent results. Velda can discuss which approach fits your skin and goals.
Velda Salazar offers liquid needling facials at La Vida Aesthetics & Wellness, 8202 Louisiana Blvd NE, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Book online through La Vida’s booking page.
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Appointments are currently booked through La Vida Aesthetics & Wellness. Use the booking link below and select the facial treatment that feels like the best starting point.
La Vida Aesthetics & Wellness