The hydro dermabrasion facial is one of the more elaborate non-invasive skin treatments. It combines several methods, and it’s most often done in 4 steps.

The hydradermabrasion machine features a handpiece that’s connected to a tube, which is connected to several tanks. The handpiece is multipurpose:

• Its tip does mechanical exfoliation when it’s moved across the skin
• It has a vacuum effect which immediately sucks away all dead skin cells and the contents of pores
• The tip is also used as a high-pressure sprayer which ejects solutions and infuses them deep into the pores

The whole treatment is done with the same handpiece, but the modes of the machine are switched to perform different functions.

1. Pre-Cleansing

First, your skin is cleaned with a gentle tonic before the actual treatment starts, to remove all makeup or skincare residues.

2. Exfoliation

Then, it’s time to activate the handpiece. The handpiece features a tip which is just sharp enough to scrape off the dead skin cells of the epidermis. It will not go deeper than that, so it won’t cause any damage. What it will do is send signals to the body to start producing more collagen and elastin, which will contribute to improving the skin structure from within.

Usually, the mechanical exfoliation is backed with a chemical peel. A low-concentration acid is applied and distributed over the skin with the handpiece.

3. Infusion of the Solution

Then, the handpiece is used to apply a mix of serums, acids and water which will loosen up the pores and dissolve their contents. The handpiece ejects the solution and sucks it back in at the same time, into different channels. That way, the contaminated liquids aren’t retained on the skin for long.

4. Suction

This step may vary depending on the hydrodermabrasion machine used. The suction may or may not be accompanied by a high-pressure stream of solution.

In either case, the mode of the handpiece is adjusted to intense suction, which will extract the contents of the now loosened pores. All the accumulated sebum, dirt, bacteria and product residues are sucked right out and the pores are instantly unclogged.

Hydro dermabrasion prevents post-facial breakouts, which can sometimes happen with extractions. It disinfects the unclogged pores, which prevents bacteria from developing inside.

5. Hydrating Formula

The final step is the application of a hydrating formula which is injected into the skin, again with the handpiece. This step provides nourishment and anti-inflammatory effects.

The formula is usually custom-mixed to best suit the needs of your skin, but it almost always contains a low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, the go-to ingredient for intense skin moisturization which plumps up the skin.

What happens with this type of application is the serums are enabled to penetrate the pores much deeper than with basic topical application. As a result, the volume of the skin is maximized, diminishing fine lines.

6. Optional Add-Ons

The hydro dermabrasion can be combined with some other facials, usually LED light therapy or an oxygen facial. This is optional.

30 minutes without any add-ons.

No!

Actually, most clients claim it’s quite pleasant and feels like a facial massage.

Yes, your skin will look great right after the treatment. Apart from the gorgeous glow, you will also notice there’s no puffiness. The motions of the handpiece across the skin will do lymphatic drainage.

You will also notice some additional effects a few days later: your pores will look much smaller – they will shrink since they’re empty – and the collagen production will kick in, maximizing the glow of your skin.

2-4weekly appointments are recommended to tackle initial skin concerns.

• • Your skin will probably be red for a few hours after the procedure – this just means the blood flow into the area was increased.
  • If your skin is on the thinner side or you take blood-thinning meds or supplements, there might be some minor bruising as a result of the suction.
  • Your face might feel dry in the days after the procedure – make sure you moisturize generously.
  • There can also be some flaking a few days later – this is not uncommon and it just means your skin is doing some additional exfoliation.
  • If you’re prone to cold sores, the treatment could cause a flare-up. Talk to your GP and have them prescribe an antiviral if it’s possible.

  One important thing to bear in mind is that your skin will be more sensitive to sunlight, so you need to wear SPF after the procedure to prevent sun damage.

Hydrodermabrasion is a new procedure that exfoliates the skin. It differs from microdermabrasion in that it uses saline solution and oxygen rather than microcrystals. The device sprays a supersonic jet of water droplets, which peels away the top layer of the skin during hydrodermabrasion. The end result is similar to a microdermabrasion treatment, but it also improves circulation and hydrates the skin. This procedure also stimulates collagen production, which has an anti-aging effect on the skin. Hydrodermabrasion helps promote deep internal healing produces brighter skin, and addresses acne, skin tone, and texture concerns.