Hydrafacial

What are indications for hydrafacial?

A hydrafacial or hydradermabrasion procedures is indicated for all skin types for the following conditions:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Skin elasticity and firmness
• Skin tone and vibrancy
• Skin texture
• Hyperpigmentation
• Oily and congested skin (acne)
• Enlarged pores
• Signs of aging
• Sun damage
• Sensitive skin
• Rosacea

What are the contraindications?

HydraFacial MD is not recommended if you are pregnant or breast feeding, if you have had a recent light or laser treatment, chemical peel, facial waxing, recent facial steroid injection, recent microdermabrasion, recent surgical procedure or skin infection, recent sun burn or recent changes in moles or growths in the treatment area. If you have skin sensitivity to light or porphyria (a metabolic disorder that can lead to light sensitivity) then the LED treatment may not be recommended. Medications such as thiazides (for high blood pressure), certain antibiotics (such as tetracylines, fluoroquinolones, griseofulvin or sulfonamides), sulfonylureas (used to treat diabetes), phenothiazines (used to treat certain emotional problems or induce sleep), Accutane, Gold therapy, St John’s Wort and Ginko Biloba may increase your sensitivity to the treatment and increase the risk of side effects and should be stopped prior to treatment. If you have an active or unstable medical condition such as a seizure disorder, cancer, autoimmune disease or diabetes then treatment should be deferred. If you have a history of cold sores, let us know and an anti-viral medication may be prescribed by the physician at your consult. You may notice increased bruising if you are on aspirin or other blood thinners. Recent Retin-A or retinoid use may make your skin more sensitive and red so it is advised that retinoids be avoided 3 days prior to the hydrafacial.

What are the benefits?

• It is a medically graded procedure
• It is customizable
• No recovery time
• Instant and long lasting results
• Non irritating, hydrating
• Uses natural ingredients

What is the risks of the hydrafacial?

None.  Please refer to the contraindications above.

What is the procedure like?

The hydrafacial is 30-60 minute procedure that uses water or hydradermabrasion to clean, exfoliate, extract, and hydrate the skin.  The first step uses a specific deep cleansing solution to cleanse the surface of the skin removing the initial layer of oil and dirt.  Next exfoliation with a light chemical peel (combination of glycolic and salicylic acid) to remove debris or dead skin.  The chemical peel lowers the pH of the skin breaking the bonds that hold the upper dead layers of the epidermis together to allow for gentle removal of dead skin with irritation.  The third step is extraction where the vortex suction easily dislodges blackheads, whiteheads, and sebum (oil) to extract impurities from the deep within the pores.  Antioxidants and hyaluronic acid are infused into the cleansed skin to hydrate, nourish, and protect the skin.  The final step involves LED light therapy.  The red LED light helps to simulate collagen and elastin improving tone, texture, and pigment issues while the blue LED light is good for oily and acne prone skin.  A combination red and blue LED light treatment can help improve rosacea.

What is the cost?

The average cost is $150-300 depending on the customizable treatments added.

What are the expected results?

Many clients report seeing visible skin refinement and an even, radiant skin tone after just one treatment. The smooth results and hydration may last 5 to 7 days or even longer. For maintenance, one treatment per month is recommended for improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, oily and congested skin. Continued HydraFacial treatments are highly recommended to maintain skin health results.

Call Phoenix Medical Spa LLC to book your hydrafacial and experience the benefits first hand.