How Does HydraFacial Work?
The secret to HydraFacial’s success is an innovative system known as 4-in-1 Vortex Technology. Using a single unit and a variety of handpieces, the Lickstein Plastic Surgery team provides four steps to more radiant skin. The four stages of this procedure include:
Step One: Cleansing and Exfoliation
Vortex exfoliation administers deep cleansing to the skin, removing dead, dry skin cells on the surface to reveal a glowing complexion underneath. The process, known as hydradermabrasion, is similar to microdermabrasion but uses water instead of a diamond-tipped tool to provide the exfoliation benefits.
Step Two: Additional Exfoliation Using a Chemical Peel
Once the cleaning process is completed, a Vortex peel is applied. This combination of salicylic and glycolic acid is gentle enough for even sensitive skin types but sufficiently potent in removing deeper dirt from inside the dermal layers as well as pore-clogging sebum. Elimination of the sebum at this level can go far in preventing or minimizing acne breakouts in the future.
Step Three: Extractions
The freshly exfoliated skin is then treated with Vortex extraction to remove stubborn material from clogged pores that were not eliminated during the previous process. An extraction nozzle is attached to the device for this step, which collects the residue into a cup so that you can see the result of this process.
Step Four: Application of Customized Serums
In the final step, hydration and critical nutrients are applied using Vortex infusion that gets the beneficial substances deeper into the dermal layers where they can have the most significant effect. Your choice of serum will depend on your unique skin concerns and desired outcome. Options include:
- BrightAlive Booster Serum contains a skin brightening complex that evens out the skin tone and reduces discoloration for a healthy, radiant glow.
- Growth Factor Boost features ingredients to restore the health of the skin and minimize some of the signs of aging.
- Dermabuild boasts a blend of peptides and other beneficial ingredients to turn back the clock on your appearance and create a more consistent tone and texture to the skin.
- Britenol Boost is a combination of skin brighteners and antioxidants to protect the skin from further damage. The result is reduced brown spots and other signs of sun damage.
The expert team at Lickstein Plastic Surgery will help you select the formulation that will provide you with the best possible results, based on the type of correction you need most. In addition to the four steps included with every HydraFacial, our staff may also incorporate LED light therapy into the treatment to enhance your results further. A red light may be used to curb inflammation and reduce signs of aging, while a blue light is often advised for acne-prone skin to provide additional resistance to breakouts.
