Stop using any over-the-counter acne medications, like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, for at least 48 hours before you have your facial. Avoid any excessive sun exposure and do not use any tanning beds for at least 72 hours before treatment.
We recommend that you come in without cosmetics on your face, like makeup or lotion. If you come in wearing cosmetics, we will remove them when we sanitize your skin to prepare for your session.
After Hydrafacial treatment, avoid intense heat for at least 24 hours. Don't apply makeup for at least one day after treatment. The next morning after taking the facial, it is recommended to face your face only using Hydropeptide Exfoliating Cleanser or PCA facial wash.
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.
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.
While this may vary from person to person, you can expect the results of your HydraFacial to last for at least 7 days. In many cases, those results will last much longer. If you do notice that the results of your facial have started to fade, you can always have an additional treatment to maintain those results.
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.
It's not exactly painful, but most patients do report that it's uncomfortable. Many of the same benefits provided by microneedling can be achieved with a HydraFacial, with the exception of eviscerating scars. And, as you know, this treatment poses no risk for pain.
HydraFacials are very popular leading up to a big event. We generally recommend a series of treatments prior to any event such as a wedding where you expect to be in lots of photos. Generally expect to get a treatment roughly one-week prior to the event.
That's why HydraFacial is a fast, efficient treatment that takes as little as 30 minutes. You may put on makeup and return to your normal activities right after the treatment since there is no downtime.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Improve Longevity between Treatments? HydraFacial aims to hydrate the skin. Remaining properly hydrated between treatments allows the outcomes to sustain for a more extended period. Patients should drink at least the recommended eight glasses of water daily to experience improvement in their skin.
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.
Glycolic, Salicylic, and Lactic acids are used frequently in HydraFacial MD treatments.
HydraFacial aftercare
Unlike with harsher procedures like chemical peels, you can resume your normal activities right away. While you shouldn't experience any redness or peeling after your session, it's still best to avoid exfoliating treatments for the first couple of days after a HydraFacial.
Regular peels will cause tremendous improvements in your skin over time, especially if you do them regularly (we recommend a monthly peel and in 6 months you will see dramatically improved skin) Regular Hydrafacial treatments are good for your skin, however, You can do much better for much less.
What Is A Hydrafacial? 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.
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.