Pamper Yourself with Hydrafacial: A Luxurious Spa Treatment for Your Skin

Hydrafacial

How Does a Hydrafacial Work Exactly?

The Hydrafacial is similar to another treatment called microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion uses a “mildly abrasive instrument to gently sand your skin, removing the thicker, uneven outer layer”.

It’s not exactly microdermabrasion, and some people say it’s far better. “The [Hydrafacial] device uses an exfoliating tip paired with suction to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your face,”. After skin is exfoliated, serums are infused into the skin. That last step is the key reason proponents say it’s so effective.

There are three steps in the Hydrafacial treatment. There is no downtime — a common word for recovery time in dermatology — and the entire treatment can be done in as little as 30 minutes.

Here are the three steps involved in a Hydrafacial:

Cleanse and Peel

This is the resurfacing step, when skin is exfoliated. “Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the outer layer of the skin. It has long been known to have beneficial skin effects, including leaving the skin looking brighter, unclogging pores, and — with long-term use — increasing collagen production,”. This is all done in the Hydrafacial with the Hydrafacial tip. This “generates a fluid vortex over the skin that gently dislodges impurities and dead skin cells,”.

Extract and Hydrate

The tip gets gunk out of pores and delivers topical moisturizers simultaneously.

Infuse and Protect

Your treatment will finish with “boosters,” or serums. These are geared toward your skin goal, which may include reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, dull skin, or enlarged pores. The treatment is entirely customizable through these “boost” serums, which is a major perk for patients.

As an alternative, there is the Geneo Super-Facial, another three-step facial that combines exfoliation and active topicals. DiamondGlow Dermalinfusion is another such treatment that purports to exfoliate, extract, and infuse for radiant and rejuvenated skin, notes the DR Youth Clinic. The premise behind all of these is similar — exfoliation and an infusion of serums — but the patented technology differs. Ask your dermatologist or aesthetician which treatment is best for you, and which ones they offer.

The Potential Benefits of Getting a Hydrafacial

Along with exfoliation, the device delivers active ingredients into the skin. “Depending on the specific active [ingredients] used in the Hydrafacial, the treatment can improve hydration, radiance, and even skin texture and pore size,”.

The DR Youth Clinic uses its own serums but has also partnered with other international companies to offer a wider range of choices. (Talk to our dermatologist or aesthetician to determine the best option for you.)

There is some research to suggest the premise is effective, though research on Hydrafacial treatments specifically does not exist.

Hydrafacial

A small study on 25 female participants ages 34 to 65 looked at the benefits of hydradermabrasion. This is a treatment that combines microdermabrasion with antioxidant serums, and it is similar to the Hydrafacial, but this study was not done on the Hydrafacial treatment itself.

In the study, one group received six treatments, each about a week apart. Another group received the antioxidant serum only, which was smoothed on the skin by hand every week. Researchers measured the results via photos, skin biopsies, and antioxidant levels in the skin. At the end of the study, only the hydradermabrasion group had increased thickness in the outer layer of skin and the papillary layer (which contains collagen), and increased antioxidant levels. In terms of appearance, that all equaled fewer fine lines, more cinched pores, and a more even skin tone.

Another study, aimed to discover if microdermabrasion was indeed made better by combining it with an antioxidant serum. Each female participant received a microdermabrasion treatment, and an antioxidant-rich serum was applied to half of their face. After six weeks of weekly treatments, skin biopsies revealed that the microdermabrasion serum side had increased skin thickness and fibroblast density (fibroblasts make collagen, per the National Cancer Institute), and antioxidant levels increased by 32 percent.

Overall, the two studies found that a microdermabrasion treatment combined with topical antioxidants (similar to what you’d find in the Hydrafacial) was more effective than each on its own. A Hydrafacial essentially combines a microdermabrasion-like treatment with an infusion of serums. This is delivered through their patented technology and device.

Who Should Not Get a Hydrafacial and Why

You should avoid a Hydrafacial if you have an active rash, sunburn, or moderate to severe acne or rosacea.

Pregnant women should also skip it. “Some of the ingredients used during the Hydrafacial, such as salicylic acid, haven’t been tested and proven safe during pregnancy,”. The takeaway: Check with our obstetrician or dermatologist before getting a Hydrafacial while pregnant.

Another thing to take into consideration: You may have to tweak your normal skin-care routine before your appointment. “We recommend you stop using prescription creams for a few days before the treatment to avoid irritation,”.

How Much Does It Cost to Get a Hydrafacial, and Who Performs Them?

You can safely get a Hydrafacial from a trained aesthetician or dermatologist. Prices will vary based on location and specific practice, but our cost is about Rs 3000.

One Last Thing About Hydrafacials

The Hydrafacial is a treatment that is suitable for all skin tones and requires no downtime. “Many patients report seeing visible skin refinement and an even, radiant skin tone after just one treatment,”.

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