HydraFacial: The Secret to Smooth and Clear Skin

The HydraFacial is a treatment that promises more hydrated, clearer and younger-looking skin instantly. The HydraFacial prides itself on being as aggressive as the old school facials that are heavy on exfoliation and extractions that leave your skin inflamed for a few hours after treatment—but only without the aggression.

The HydraFacial claims that its perfect for all types of skin and targets fine lines and wrinkles, oily/congested pores and hyperpigmentation. Treatment can be administered in a dermatologist’s office or a medical spa and usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. If you decide to try the HydraFacial treatment ensure that you find a reputable medical spa like Mira Clinic; a medical institute for rejuvenation & aesthetics based in Perth, Australia to achieve optimal results.

There are four steps involved in this treatment:

Cleansing and Exfoliation

The dermatologist or skin technician will use a small tool to assist in opening up the pores and remove the uppermost layer of dead skin cells and makeup debris. Most patients compare this process to an electric spinning toothbrush being brushed over their face.

Acid Peel

Nearly all glycolic peels leave you with an intense stinging sensation for about 5 to 10 minutes, but not the HydraFacial. The glycolic peel is gentle enough that it only creates a slight tingle.

Extractions

If you’re the type of person who likes seeing what comes out of your clogged pores, then you’ll love this is the part of the treatment. Rather than conducting manual extractions, the skin technician will employ a vortex-extraction nozzle which has a suction mechanism similar to a vacuum. The best part of this step is that there is a cup at the base of the machine that shows you exactly what is being extracted from your skin. Some people like seeing what gets extracted from their skin, but if you’re a bit squeamish just avoid looking at the cup at the base of the machine.

Serum Application

In this last step, the technician will use a vortex-infusion tool to infuse an antioxidant and collagen-rich serum into your skin to prompt hydration and elasticity. Your skin shouldn’t be red at all after treatment; your skin will be clean and shiny. Most patients who have the Hydrafacial love the way that their skin looks so much so that they say they don’t feel the need to wear makeup for a few days after treatment. It usually takes about five days after treatment to start noticing the benefits of the HydraFacial. Your skin will look brighter and feels softer, and you’ll cut down on the amount of concealer you use to cover up spots.