Bikini waxes. Straightening combs. Tweezers. Sometimes searing pain is the only way to see dramatic results fast.

Other times, getting pretty feels pretty amazing. As is the case with Spa on Paces’s Four-Layer facial, an agony-free, 90-minute treatment that’ll keep you coming back for more.

The standard facial protocol (steam, exfoliation, extractions) is followed by a seaweed serum, hydrating cream, and seaweed mask. (The mask becomes ice cold on contact, but don’t freak — they’ll happily double your blankets.)

Lastly, a warming, hardening mineral mask helps your mug absorb the emollients as you’re lulled by a skin brushing and upper body massage then left alone to relax (and enjoy your near-comatose state).

The results are equally dreamy: plumper skin, more even tone, and improved circulation.

You’ll be rip-roaring for another in no time.

The Spa on Paces, 3209 Paces Ferry Place, Buckhead (404-237-7712 or spaonpaces.com).