Hydrafacial – What You Need to Know
It’s estimated that one Hydrafacials is performed every 15 seconds worldwide. That’s more than 2 million per year! This popular and non-invasive fusion of treatments combines pore cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration into one session, with results that can be seen and felt immediately. Unlike most facials, Hydrafacials work on all skin types. Not only does the medical-grade procedure target acne, but it can even help reduce fine lines and dullness associated with aging. In this article, we’ll dive into why this procedure is such a phenomenon in the skincare community and whether booking a Hydrafacial with either Erin (Knoxville) or Makayla (Johnson City) is best for you.
What Makes a Hydrafacial Different?
Most medical-grade aesthetic treatments require downtime due to redness, swelling, and potential skin reactions. Hydrafacials address many of the same concerns while keeping the skin’s barrier intact, significantly reducing the risks of irritation. Instead of redness and raw skin, Hydrafacial patients typically experience an immediate glow. Celebrities worldwide take advantage of this before important appearances for a quick and instantly refreshed look.
Traditional facials are performed by hand using various masks, scrubs, and manual extractions of debris lodged within the pores. More intense therapies, like microdermabrasion, gently sand your skin, leaving behind new but red and raw skin. Hydrafacials are innovative because they are performed with a wand-like device that can go deeper into the pores than typical methods and create longer-lasting benefits without damage. The wand acts like a small vacuum to bypass the skin’s dead cells and helps active ingredients like retinol, vitamin C, or hydrating skin boosters drive further into the skin to maximize results.
The Procedure
So, how can one device create such a significant difference in the skin so quickly? This comes down to the multi-step routine. Remember that some practitioners may use a slightly different order for these steps depending on your skin type, and additional steps may be added if you’re interested in enhancers.
First, your skin will be deeply cleansed and exfoliated, providing a clear base for the facial. You will be asked to come in for your appointment without makeup. While using the HydraPeel Tip, Erin or Makayla will vacuum dead skin cells on the epidermis and remove debris caught within your pores. The powerful suction prevents rough abrasions, scratches, and injury to the skin. You may also receive a light glycolic or salicylic acid peel to help shed old layers of skin.
Second: Your skin’s hydration will now be restored. This novel device infuses your skin with nourishing serums tailored to your needs. These include blends of hyaluronic acid, peptides, vitamins, antioxidants, and collagen, all specifically designed to work with the Hydrafacial device. You may also be offered add-on steps to customize your results, such as LED light therapy, lymphatic drainage, and radiofrequency.
Third, Erin or Makayla will apply a barrier-calming moisturizer and sun protection to help protect your new, soft skin from environmental damage and the sun’s harsh rays.
What Are the Benefits of HydraFacial?
First, Hydrafacial takes less time than a traditional facial. Cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating often take around 30 minutes from start to finish. However, add-ons for deeper benefits may take up to an additional hour.
Besides its one-of-a-kind multi-step process and advanced technology, Hydrafacials are an excellent bang for your buck. Most facials result in glowing skin for a day or two, while many Hydrafacial patients notice a more dramatic increase in skin radiance for up to a week, which further treatments may prolong. In just one session, you’ll notice revitalization and clarity in your skin, and with consistent use, you’ll soon see a difference in wrinkles, fine lines, and discoloration.
Hydrafacials aren’t just for anti-aging! One study1 showed that Hydrafacials helped patients with mild-to-moderate acne boost clarity and radiance. More than 80% of patients and study investigators agreed that skin was improved after twelve weeks of consistent Hydrafacials.
And it’s easy if you want to focus more on anti-aging one month and clearing up acne the next! Erin or Makayla can target problem areas that meet your changing needs by simply switching out the active ingredients in the boosters.
Erin Cox in Knoxville and Makayla Guinn in Johnson City are our Medical Aestheticians, both are certified in Hydrafacial treatments, and patients love the results! Call us to learn more about Hydrafacial and book your appointment!
1Storgard R, Mauricio-Lee J, Mauricio T, Zaiac M, Karnik J. Efficacy and Tolerability of HydraFacial Clarifying Treatment Series in the Treatment of Active Acne Vulgaris. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2022 Dec;15(12):42-46. PMID: 36569524; PMCID: PMC9762628.
