During a HydraFacial MD® treatment, a handheld device is used to thoroughly exfoliate (similar to Microdermabrasion), cleanse, extract impurities, infuse a variety of beneficial topical serums, and applies a glycolic peel.
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.
We prefer to do this at one week after a chemical peel to take your skin improvement one step further. Using both of these treatments as combination treatment series will significantly improve your skin health giving allowing you to appreciate a refreshed appearance to your skin in a few weeks.
A HydraFacial includes 4 facial treatments rolled into one session: cleansing and exfoliating, a gentle chemical peel, vacuum suction extraction, and a hydrating serum. These steps are delivered using a patented HydraFacial device (which looks like a large rolling cart with hoses and a wand with detachable heads).
A HydraFacial is performed by either a licensed aesthetician or a dermatologist. The procedure is completed in three parts: Your provider uses a vortex-like wand against your skin to help clear away dirt and oil from deep in your pores. They also use a peel to help exfoliate and resurface your skin.
Hydrafacial is the most effective treatment for blackheads
Hydrafacial provides an even and deep skin cleanse. It clears off the pores fully. Reaches the hardest areas and gives you the best results for blackheads.
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.
Best for: Microneedling is a good option over HydraFacial for those who have a deep, permanent acne scars and other facial scarring, and is recommended for all skin tones. It is not a good choice for those who are at a higher risk of infection or have a low tolerance for pain or needles.
The easy answer is that you can have HydraFacial CT treatments about once a month, or once every 4 weeks. This is the general frequency that is most compatible for most people and that can generate the best skin-boosting benefits.
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.
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.
Yes, there is no doubt that the benefits of Hydrafacial Treatment are well worth the cost. On average, HydraFacial costs between $150 and $300. While this seems a little on the high side, it is a small price to pay for such an investment 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.
#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.
A Diamond Peel is a mechanical exfoliation that removes excess oil, dirt, and dead cells on the surface of the skin to reveal younger, brighter skin. This non-invasive treatment can improve the appearance of fine wrinkles and lines, even out patchy complexion, and reduce mild to moderate acne breakouts.
HydraFacial is a non-invasive skincare procedure that's widely recognized as a safe and effective way to combat acne. It uses a patented Vortex technology and unique tip to rid the skin of acne-causing and pore-clogging agents, while also diminishing hyperpigmentation and scarring.
Hydrafacial provides skin exfoliation which “helps” getting rid of the acne scars. (but for scar removal, there are better treatments like Dermapen or peels).
But we are here to tell you that you can give yourself a hydrafacial at home anytime you want at a much lower price.
So overall, OxyGeneo provides deeper penetration, thorough cleansing and far greater, more consistent results in comparison to HydraFacial. Moreover, it is far more customizable for individual skin, varying with clients. Our Clients do suggest the results of the OxyGeneo are similar to a laser without the downtime.
Tipping Etiquette at day spas that offer facials and massages or hair salons is simple: Tip. Typically 10%-20%.
After a HydraFacial, which typically takes just 30 minutes or less, some redness may occur. This is often the only side effect of a HydraFacial and is typically mild and resolves quickly on its own. If desired, patients can apply makeup after HydraFacial treatment to conceal any redness.
' In the clinic, we treat Milia with extractions, Hydrafacial and NDyag laser to help to eliminate them safely. The Hydrafacial detoxifies the skin, which helps to remove build up of oil, old dead skin cells and congestion.
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.
Yes we recommend that you discontinue retinol and related products 3 days before your Hydrafacial. You should also avoid any glycolic or other home-based peel for the same amount of time. If you are using these products please speak with our staff for specific guidance several days before your Hydrafacial.
Our recommendation: As the weather starts to cool, don't wait for seasonal problems to occur. October or early November is a great time to book your HydraFacial so you can prep your skin for harsher weather and dry air.