In today’s era where everything is advancing from the little things to the big ones, man has improved their way of living. Many are now becoming more conscious with regards their body. Beauty is now a trend. And one of which they pay much attention to is the skin, especially the face. Different ways and regimens to improve the skin are introduced in the market in many different platforms. In these, hydrafacial has built its name. It has captured many users from different parts of the world due to its proven safety and effectiveness to much healthy skin.

Here are the things you need to know about Hydrafacial if you are thinking of doing one. As they say, the experience is the perfect teacher.

What is Hydrafacial Treatment?

A hydrafacial treatment is a medical grade hydradermabrasion technique. The word hydradermabrasion derives itself from microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is a technique used to scrape away the top layer of the skin along with the layer of solidified sebum clogging the pores. While hydrafacial uses a vacuum for abrasion, microdermabrasion uses almost like a sanding approach.

Hydrafacial follows the 3 pillars of skin care. Cleansing, exfoliating and nourishment, as well as deep cleansing, are conducted. It is almost like scrubbing and blackhead and whitehead removal. The device has also transformed the delivery of nutrition for your skin to maintain its innate radiance.

Popular Skin Issues that Hydrafacial Resolves:

• Clogged Pores
• Enlarged Pores
• Fine lines
• Wrinkles
• Acne Scars
• Pigmentations
• Dark spots from previous lesions or minor injuries
• Uneven skin tone
• Mild acne
• Oily skin
• Dry skin
• Combination type of skin

How does hydrafacial treatment works?

Hydrafacial treatments are carried out with handled devices.Available with four detachable heads, each attachment has its own specific function.All these heads have a distinct function.But, they are governed by the same principle. The spiral shape and the unique vacuum technology creates a vortex in the vacuum.This vortex extracts impurities from the pores of your skin effectively.

Who can get the Treatment?

Hydrafacial treatment can be availed by women of all ages, complexion and skin concerns. Previous allergies from popular chemicals such as salicylic acid or fragrances, if any, must be specified.

Pregnant women, people with sunburnt skin and rosacea patients must abstain the treatment. While there is no established relationship between pregnancy and hydrafacial treatment, we’d recommend to better be safe than sorry.

What are the Steps followed in Hydrafacial Treatment?

After removing the make-up from your face and cleaning the visible traces of oil, a careful inspection of your skin is conducted. The actual treatment involves the following eight steps:

STEP 1.     LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

It helps with the blood circulation to be active thru massage. It also helps drain the toxins inside the face.

STEP 2.   CLEANSING

On this process we are using the ACTIV 4 solution. This one is good for exfoliating and removing skin impurities. It is for people with dry, oily or combination type of skin.

STEP 3.  ACID PEEL

On this one, we are using solution with contents of glycolic acid and salicylic acid. It is only a mild kind of peeling which will help the skin to lessen the oiliness. It also helps to dry the pimples. And it also prepares the skin for extraction by making it soft and opening the pores.

STEP 4.  DEEP EXFOLIATION AND EXTRACTION

For this step we are using the BETA HD solution. It is good for clarifying the skin with its content of salicylic acid. This one is for acne treatment. It also helps lessen the oil on the skin. After that, we clean the skin thru extraction by comedone (e.g. blackheads & whiteheads).

STEP 5. HYDRATION (OPTIONAL)

On this one we hydrate the skin with the use of ANTIOX solution. This contains Vitamin A and E which is good for treating uneven skin tone and promotes firming of the skin. But we only use this for people with combination and dry skin. We normally don’t prescribe using this for people with oily skin because this solution will only make the oil production more.

STEP 6. BRIGHTENING & ANTI-AGING (OPTIONAL)

This one is with the use of 2 kinds of solution. One is the BRITENNOL, indicated for people with dark spots and uneven skin tone. The other one is the DERMABUILDER, the anti-aging, it is to treat the fine lines, wrinkles, and tightening of skin.

STEP  7. APPLICATION OF MASK

Last step, there is a type of mask that is applied depending on the skin needs. There is for whitening, hydrating and cooling. The mask is applied for 10-15 minutes together with a LED light. The LED light has two colors with different functions. The RED LED light is good for calming and anti-aging. The BLUE LED light is good for oil skin and helps lessen the pimples. But both LED lights help the medicine to penetrate more on the skin and also closes the pores on the face after cleaning.

STEP 8. SERUMS AND LITTLE MASSAGE

The fusion tip delivers moisture and nutrients to the skin by applying thru gentle circular motion. It massages the serum into the epidermis until it is completely absorbed. The serum is rich in antioxidants, collagen and other nutrients. They promote rejuvenation, reduce the size of the pores and improves elasticity.

The result is visibly clearer, softer and moisturized skin. Makeup cannot be applied after the treatment. Botox and Filler can also be availed right after the treatment.

Aftercare Special Instructions:

• The frequency of the treatment needed can depend on the existing status of your skin. Chief parameters include pigmentation, acne scars as well as Fine lines and wrinkles.
• The number of sittings required can be varying from person to person.
• The timeframe between settings is at least two weeks interval for the next session. This can be prolonged depending on the sensitivity levels of the skin. Other observation made by the dermatologist during assessment can also be a contributing factor.
• Your dermatologist can also recommend specific skin care products to be used between sittings, or to get optimum results from the procedure.

Evolution of HydraFacial Treatment

The initial technique originated with the use of the device From over a decade of existence, the technique has come a long way. Some brands have now adapted to manufacturing Hydrafacial friendly products. It makes Hydrafacial a one-stop solution for radiant skin. Skilled technicians and dermatologist are experimenting with pressure to make it effective. Some clinics even add on to the existing treatment by providing exfoliation of the lips.

Other add-on to the treatment involves lymphatic drainage. The lymphatic fluids are often responsible for puffiness. It also helps in flushing the toxins out faster. For those battling redness of the skin can optional for a red LED treatment that can soothe the skin. For those who want to avail the service to avoid acne can optional for the blue LED treatment. The blue LED treatment aids in the killing of the micro-organism the breed in your pores, giving rise to acne. For those looking forward to lessen fine lines and appearance of wrinkles, can optional for anti-aging serums. This anti-aging serum makes your skin tighter and improves circulation. The result, irrespective of your problem is smoother, softer skin.

Why Hydrafacial Treatment has become increasingly popular?

Hydrafacial is effective, faster and minimally invasive. Each session lasts anywhere between twenty-five to thirty minutes. Short sessions make it friendly for the working population. It is convenient to book an appointment on a short notice and look fabulous in a matter of thirty minutes.

 Your makeup applies smoother and last longer. Your consumption of base makeup like concealers, spot corrector and foundation and setting powders go down. Dermabrasion makes the skin poses a higher risk of infection. Chemical peel involves larger amount of care and a greater timeframe for obtaining the desired result. As opposed to processes like Dermabrasion, Microneedling and chemical peels, hydrafacial has no severe effects. The results from a hydrafacial treatment are immediate, flawless and don’t fade away in a matter of weeks. The minimally invasive part makes it appealing to a larger group of population who has specific concerns. Beside the end goal remains the same, whereas the time and energy invested to gain the results are reduce by huge margins.