Hydrafacial®
What is a HydraFacial?
The HydraFacial is a gentle, but effective, exfoliating treatment that extracts impurities while driving active ingredients deep into the skin. It improves tone, texture and appearance of sunspots and hyperpigmentation as well as hydrates and plumps for radiant, glowing skin
Who is a candidate?
Any skin type, skin condition and skin tone
What are the contraindications?
Pregnancy
On Accutane within the last 12 months of treatment
Allergy to product ingredients
Autoimmune or communicable disease (Lupus/Scleroderma)
How do I prepare for treatment?
Avoid direct, prolonged (more than 20 min) sun exposure, including tanning beds, sprays and lotions; using SPF 30 or higher daily, for 2 weeks prior to treatment
Do not use any type of exfoliants 2 days before treatment.
Discontinue use of topicals with active ingredients such as: anti aging and anti acne products including Retin A, Tretinoin, acids and hydroquinone 3 days prior to treatment
Refrain from any chemical peels, lasers for and injectables such as Botox or fillers 2 weeks prior to treatment.
What are the aftercare instructions?
Wait until the next morning to wash your face or apply make-up
Avoid heat sources, including hot showers, saunas, and cardio workouts that may produce sweat for 24 hours.
Avoid exfoliating and use of medicated topicals such as Retin-A for 2 days following treatment.
Avoid unprotected sun exposure and/or use of tanning beds for at least 3 days post-treatment using SPF 30 or higher and reapplying throughout the day