HydraFacial
What is a HydraFacial?
A HydraFacial is a patented skin treatment available in medical spas and dermatology offices. It’s also sometimes called “hydradermabrasion” because it involves microdermabrasion-like exfoliation paired with hydrating serums.
The HydraFacial works to deep-clean, exfoliate, and hydrate your skin. This professional procedure may help treat a variety of skin conditions, including acne, dryness, and wrinkles.
A Hydrafacial in four steps:
- Cleansing
- Deeper Exfoliation
- Extractions
- Serums
The non-invasive procedure is similar in principle to a regular facial you might get from a spa but is said to provide more dramatic results. This is achieved by a mechanized wand used on your skin to deeply clean and exfoliate while delivering serums customized to your skin type.
The HydraFacial is said to help improve overall skin texture, tone, and appearance. This is due to the deep exfoliation that cleans your pores, removing debris and allowing for better penetration of face serums tailored to your skin type.
What is Hydrafacial Benefits:
Its many benefits include a more hydrated, bright, plump, and clear complexion. Plus, it can also improve signs of aging. “The treatment reduces fine lines and wrinkles, increases firmness, evens tone, texture, and brown spots, as well as reducing enlarged pores”.
- Improves Skin Tone
HydraFacial help to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dead cells resulting in even skin tone.
- Clears clogged Pores
HydraFacial can effectively clear the clogged pores by removing excess sebum, dirt and dead cells.
- Remove Scars
HydraFacial treatments smooth the skin and soften the edges of scars by increasing collagen production resulting in clear skin.
- Reduce Hyperpigmentation
HydraFacial treatments can reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation areas by exfoliating dark discoloured layers of surface skin.
How often should you get a HydraFacial?
The frequency of HydraFacial sessions depends on your skin type and your provider’s recommendations. Some websites recommend repeating the treatment every 4 weeks, while others encourage repeat sessions every 2 weeks.
An aesthetician or dermatologist can help you determine the right number of sessions based on your skin condition and goals.
HydraFacial Pre-Care Instructions:
- Avoid excess sun exposure, including tanning beds for 1 week before treatment, and use SPF 30 or greater daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UBA rays.
- Do not use any type of exfoliants 2 days before treatment.
- Refrain from any chemical peels or lasers for 2 weeks prior.
- Discontinue use of Tretinoin type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 days before treatment.
- Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 2-3 days before treatment.
- If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day of treatment.
- Notify the center if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness before your treatment.
- Wait 2 weeks after Botox and filler treatments to have a HydraFacial treatment.
- Botox and filler may be done on the same day, but only after HydraFacial treatment.
