Hydrafacial | Is it worth it?

Microdermabrasion is meant to encompass both physical exfoliation and some element of suction. The added benefit of Hydrafacial over other forms of microdermabrasion is the addition of an element of hydration. Read more...

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Topics

• How can Hydrafacial offer younger-looking skin?

• Are Hydrafacials worth a try?

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How can Hydrafacial offer younger-looking skin?

Most physical exfoliants work by solely by accelerating the process of shedding the superficial layers of skin. Microdermabrasion is considered a minimally invasive procedure. Although there are different ways the word microdermabrasion is applied by the industry, there is a true distinction that ought to be acknowledged from other methods of physical exfoliation. Microdermabrasion is meant to encompass both physical exfoliation and some element of suction. The added element of suction helps create a polished appearance by vacuuming debris from the skin. It also assists in the process of exfoliation by potentially dislodging or disrupting the superficial layers of skin more effectively to help in the process of exfoliation. The actual process of exfoliation is usually achieved with an abrasive diamond tip. The added benefit of Hydrafacial over other forms of microdermabrasion is the addition of an element of hydration. Traditional microdermabrasion could leave the skin inflamed, sensitive, and a bit irritated in some cases. Hydrafacial follows the process of exfoliation with infusion of the skin with, most often, distilled water. Alternatively, other solutions can be used instead of water that can help these ingredients penetrate the skin more effectively.

Are Hydrafacials worth a try?

Microdermabrasion alone is focused on exfoliation of the most superficial layer of the skin, the stratum corneum. This process can either directly assist in managing some skin conditions OR it can assist in helping topical therapeutics penetrate the skin more effectively to accelerate or facilitate delivery of the medication to the skin.

Microdermabrasion has been studied to add to the management plan for a variety of skin conditions that include:

• Stretch Marks

• Acne / Acne Scars

• Melasma

• Actinic damage (Sun damage/Photoaging)

Interestingly, in spite of the focus of this procedure at the level of the stratum corneum, there have been some notable changes in the skin noted after this procedure.

• Increased collagen density

• Less pigmentation and evenly distributed melanosomes

• Decreased oil or sebum

These benefits make hydra facial a nice addition to a skincare routine.