At Philosophy of Beauty, we understand how troubling the appearance of acne and its resulting scarring can be. If you suffer from acne, HydraFacials are an extremely effective, non-invasive treatment option for managing and preventing breakouts, resulting in a significant improvement to your skin's texture and tone.
First, HydraFacial targets dead skin cells that can mix with sebum to produce an inflamed blemish. The treatment also works to reduce p. acne bacteria from the skin and clear clogged pores to address active acne and prevent future prevents.
Hydradermabrasion is similar to microdermabrasion in that they both use force and movement to remove the outermost, dead layer of skin. By cleansing your skin and pores of impurities, the HydraFacial fights back against oil and grime that cause acne.
The salicylic acid actually is a decongestant. So it goes into the skin and it actually pulls out, unclogs the pores and pulls out whatever's in the skin. And because the Hydrafacial in general is a deep cleansing treatment, it's completely normal to have breakouts afterwards.
HydraFacials are renowned as excellent facial options (think of a facial on steroids), and they help patients fight the cystic acne battle, too. Because the HydraFacial combines microdermabrasion, chemical peel and a deep-cleansing facial combined, you have a lot of power in one small appointment.
One treatment every 4 weeks is typically powerful enough to address a broad range of aesthetic concerns, from anti-aging to acne-control.
The treatment may also help clear impurities during skin purging that may happen after deep exfoliation. Before your treatment, let your provider know if you have extremely sensitive skin or are allergic to any ingredients that might cause your skin to break out after the treatment.
Generally speaking, dermatologists say purging should be over within four to six weeks of starting a new skin care regimen.
DOES A HYDRAFACIAL HURT? Hydrafacials are non-invasive. This means no skin is punctured so there is no downtime, healing required or side effects. They are perfect for every skin type and colour and are not painful.
This treatment can help you combat a host of skin-related problems, including dehydration, acne, and more. However, although HydraFacial treatment results can be quite magical, it is not an instant cure-for-all. But, even after only one treatment, you will see tremendous improvement in your skin.
How often should you get a hydrafacial? We strongly recommend that you come in for a HydraFacial solutions every two weeks. During your initial consultation, we will assess your skin type and skin quality as well as review your personal aesthetic goals.
A hydrafacial is one of the most powerful, non-invasive skin resurfacing treatments available today. It combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and antioxidant protection that removes dead skin cells and impurities, while simultaneously delivering moisturizing serums into the skin.
#1: Hydrafacial Can Shrink Your Pores
Eventually, your pores have to stretch to accommodate the gunk, leaving your skin dotted with oversized, oily pores. But, shrinking those stretched pores is easy! Once the treatment removes the blackheads and dirt from your pores, they can regress to their natural size.
HydraFacial is a powerful hydro dermabrasion device capable of addressing nearly all of your skincare concerns. Its versatility is nearly unmatched and it is great for all ages and skin types. A HydraFacial is great for clogged pores and addresses a number of skin woes and imperfections, like: Fine lines and wrinkles.
What makes a HydraFacial better than a regular facial? A lack of manual extraction makes this process gentler on the skin than most regular facials, with instant and long-lasting results that you can see and feel. You'll notice improved hydration, minimized dark spots, and even a decrease in fine lines.
Hydrafacials are a much more thorough and extensive skin care treatment than chemical peels, with the added benefit of the hydration serum on your skin. Both products exfoliate and give your skin a gentle peel.
Do not wax or use depilatories for at least 48 hours after the treatment. Don't use any medium or deep chemical peels or laser treatments for at least two weeks after your facial treatment. Don't use any exfoliating treatments, like glycolic acid or enzymes, for at least 48 hours after the treatment.
Step Two. After we complete step one of your facial, we will use an acid peel to carefully cleanse your skin. This acid peel will contain a gentle mixture of glycolic and salicylic acids. This chemical mixture will eliminate debris that is located in the deeper areas of your pores.
Your skin may experience temporary irritation, tightness or redness after a HydraFacial. These are all normal reactions that typically resolve within 72 hours, depending on skin sensitivity. The skin is more susceptible to sunburn and sun damage after your HydraFacial treatment.
Skin purging typically looks like tiny red bumps on the skin that are painful to touch. They are often accompanied by whiteheads or blackheads. It can also cause your skin to become flaky. The flare ups caused by purging have a shorter lifespan than a breakout.
HydraFacial is not known to cause broken capillaries. Since HydraFacial does not involve lasers or other tools that can burst blood vessels, it cannot cause broken capillaries.
For the best and most lasting results, we recommend patients get a series of 4 to 6 HydraFacials and space them 2 to 4 weeks apart.
It is a classic, exfoliation-only procedure that treats as deep as a chemical peel without the same potential for sensitivities and irritation. HydraFacial is a more advanced, more gentle and more effective next generation of microdermabrasion.
HydraFacial takes less than one hour to complete and the effects are visible for about one week. You will immediately see results after your first session, but more than one session can be beneficial. For long term skin health, we recommend including treatment as part of your monthly skincare routine.
Dermalinfusion® is a non-invasive, skin-resurfacing treatment that combines exfoliation with serum infusion to address patient-specific skin conditions and needs. Similar to HydraFacials®, Dermalinfusions® are done in-office and take about 30 minutes to complete.