You can get a flawless complexion, smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, and clear breakouts in just one hour with the innovative HydraFacial. With all the ways it can rejuvenate and revitalize your skin, it’s no wonder Hollywood has dubbed it the “red carpet facial.” But, what is a HydraFacial and what makes it different from traditional facials? Keep reading to discover how a HydraFacial can help you reveal a flawless complexion, or call The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery in Orlando, FL to set up your initial consultation today.
What Is a HydraFacial?
As the latest innovation in skincare, the HydraFacial is a top-seller among skincare enthusiasts because of the instant, vibrant glow it gives your complexion. But, what is a HydraFacial and what makes it unique? A HydraFacial is a 5-step facial that gives you a radiant, youthful glow using a combination of gentle extractions, exfoliation, cleansing chemical peels, and hydrating serums.
The HydraFacial is a versatile treatment that is customized to treat anyone’s unique skin concerns, such as acne, hyperpigmentation, or fine lines and wrinkles. At The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery, we even offer 6 different HydraFacial treatments that are uniquely designed to target and address a wide variety of cosmetic concerns, making it an ideal treatment for just about anyone looking for a flawless complexion.
5 Steps to Flawless Skin
So, what is a HydraFacial and how does it work? Keep reading to find out how each step of the HydraFacial works to give you a youthful, radiant complexion.
Step 1: Vortex Exfoliation
First the skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepped using exfoliating serums. During this stage, dead skin cells are sloughed off to prep your skin for the rest of the treatment. Unlike other facials, here are no pore-softening steams used at this stage, which may be the magic behind HydraFacial’s post-treatment glow.
Some experts say steams can exacerbate post-treatment redness by dilating the blood vessels, and without the addition of redness-inducing steams, HydraFacials give you a unique glow minus the irritation.
Step 2: Vortex Peel
After your skin is cleansed and exfoliated, your technician infuses the skin with a blend of salicylic acid, glycolic acid, and botanical extracts to finish clearing away dead skin cells and loosening pores. The gentle peel delivers all the benefits of a deeper chemical peel with no peeling or scaling, while thoroughly exfoliating the skin to help the hydrating serums deeply penetrate the skin for a long-lasting glow.
Step 3: Vortex Extraction
Using a unique dual-chamber device, gentle extractions deeply clean the pores of dead skin cells, sebum, and acne-causing bacteria. Unlike the manual extractions that are done by hand, the HydraFacial extracts gunk from deep under the surface of the skin using gentle suction. At the same time, the dual-chamber pumps soothing, hydrating serums into the freshly cleared pores for maximum hydration and comfort.
Because soothing serums are deposited at the same time as the extractions, there is absolutely no pain involved during the process. This unique process allows even those with the most sensitive skin to get a deep clean with no pain or inflammation.
Step 4: Vortex Serum Boost
At this stage, your technician will calibrate the treatment to address your biggest concerns, such as acne, wrinkles, or hyperpigmentation. The specially crafted formula will then be applied to the face and deeply massaged into the skin.
Step 5: Vortex Fusion
To top off the treatment for long-lasting radiance, a combination of collagen-building peptides, nourishing antioxidants, and hydrating hyaluronic acid is massaged into the skin for immediate vibrancy.
After this stage, your technician can also apply an LED blue light to further soothe inflammation and kill acne-causing bacteria or an LED red light to further stimulate collagen production and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Which HydraFacial Treatment Is Right for You?
What is a HydraFacial treatment and how can you know which one is right for you? At The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery in Orlando, FL, we offer 6 uniquely designed HydraFacial treatments to address your biggest skin concerns.
Signature HydraFacial
The Signature HydraFacial focuses on deeply cleansing and nourishing the skin with hydrating serums, collagen-boosting peptides, and hyaluronic acid. It gives dull, lifeless skin the rejuvenation it needs to look and feel its best. This Signature HydraFacial is ideal for those with normal to oily, or normal to dry skin who want a radiant boost before a big event. It’s also the perfect monthly treatment to keep your skin looking and feeling its best.
Restorative HydraFacial
The Restorative HydraFacial includes all the benefits of the Signature HydraFacial,with the addition of LED light therapy and CTGF™ Booster to boost collagen production and eliminate fine lines and wrinkles. This HydraFacial treatment smoothes the skin while adding elasticity and youthful bounce for a refreshed, deeply nourished complexion.
It is ideal for those who have mature skin who want to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as those who have dry skin and need extra hydration and rejuvenation. The collagen-boosting active ingredients also make it an excellent treatment for women in their 20s or 30s that want to stay ahead of the curve before the visible signs of aging begin to appear.
Radiance HydraFacial
The Radiance HydraFacial lends the skin a luminous, bright glow using Britenol® Booster. Alpha-Arbutin and vitamin C are also added to the treatment to lighten the appearance of dark spots for a brighter complexion. This HydraFacial treatment is perfect for those that want to eliminate age spots, sun spots, or any other form of hyperpigmentation for a lighter, brighter glow.
Age-Refinement HydraFacial
The Age-Refinement HydraFacial can help reverse the visible signs of aging, like fine lines and wrinkles. A blend of collagen-building peptides is deeply infused into the skin to give your skin a more youthful glow instantly. The DermBuilder™ Booster strengthens and smoothes the skin.
Clarifying HydraFacial
The Clarifying HydraFacial gives you all the benefits of the Signature HydraFacial with an added focus on eliminating acne and break-outs. The pores are deeply cleansed, eliminating the cause of acne right at the source. Extractions unclog clogged pores to give your skin an instantly smoother complexion.
To top off the Clarifying HydraFacial, a blue light LED treatment helps to eliminate all signs of acne-causing bacteria to prevent future breakouts. The Clarifying HydraFacial is especially helpful for those with normal to oily skin who suffer from frequent break-outs.
Platinum HydraFacial
The Platinum HydraFacial is the perfect treatment to deeply detoxify the skin. This treatment begins with a relaxing facial lymphatic drainage massage to detoxify the face of any impurities that are lingering beneath the surface. This is followed by the Signature HydraFacial to prep your skin for the booster remedy of your choice. You can focus on addressing fine lines and wrinkles, clearing acne, or infusing your skin with deeply nourishing peptides for the ultimate hydration.
The Platinum HydraFacial is topped off with a red or blue LED light therapy session to address the visible signs of aging or soothe acne-prone skin. As the name suggests, the Platinum HydraFacial is the most rejuvenating facial we offer, with truly invigorating results.
Top 7 Things a HydraFacial Can Do for Your Skin
HydraFacials are a universally adored treatment with a myriad of benefits to experience. Keep reading to discover the top 7 ways a HydraFacial can rejuvenate your skin today.
1. Deeply Cleanses Pores Without Irritation
A HydraFacial can deeply cleanse pores without irritating sensitive skin, making it a dream treatment for people who cannot tolerate manual extractions. Deeply cleaning the pores completely eliminates blackheads and milia for an instantly smooth complexion, minus the inflammation and redness that usually comes with extractions or chemical peels.
2. Provides Long-Lasting Moisture & Hydration
The HydraFacial drives hydrating serums deep into the skin to give you a long-lasting glow. Many people with acne-prone skin are scared of using enough moisturizers because they don’t want their skin to break out, leading to dull, lifeless skin. A HydraFacial rejuvenates your skin from the inside out and deeply nourishes dry skin to reveal a hydrated, radiant glow.
3. Minimizes Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Not only do the anti-aging serums and collagen-stimulating peptides help your skin stay wrinkle-free, but the dual-chamber HydraFacial vacuum helps to circulate blood flow throughout your face, which helps your skin retain its youthful glow. Poor circulation is a leading cause of facial wrinkles, and regular massages and stimulation to get your blood flowing freely is a great way to take a preventative stand against the visible signs of aging.
4. 100% Customized to Your Skin Type & Concerns
Unlike other skincare treatments, the HydraFacial is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. Each treatment is specially designed with your unique skin concerns in mind, and your skilled technician will work with you to develop a unique combination of active ingredients that will provide you with the biggest benefit. Reversing the signs of aging, eliminating hyperpigmentation, and soothing break-outs are all possible with just one single treatment.
5. Provides Instantly Flawless Results
The most unique feature of a HydraFacial is how instantaneous the results are. We all know the familiar post-treatment red glow following a chemical peel or manual extractions, but because the HydraFacial is soothing rather than irritating, it leaves no visible signs of irritation behind. A HydraFacial gives you event-ready skin immediately after your appointment ends, making it the perfect treatment before big events or weddings.
6. Rejuvenating & Relaxing Experience
Unfortunately, we’ve all grown accustomed to the necessary pain that comes with beauty treatments, like rough extractions or burning chemical peels. But with the HydraFacial, beauty is no longer pain. Instead, it’s a relaxing experience that feels more like a spa treatment than your standard, irritating skincare treatment.
7. Boosts Collagen Production
Collagen production starts to decrease around the age of 25, and for those of you that want to stay on top of your skin, Hydrafacials are a great place to start. Peptides are the building blocks of collagen production, and having them deeply infused into the skin can help keep your body produce the collagen you need to keep your smooth, youthful skin.
Are You a Good Candidate for a HydraFacial?
While anyone who wants flawless skin is a great candidate for HydraFacials, there are certain people who need to avoid them. Those with active rosacea or severe acne should wait until their condition clears up before trying a HydraFacial. But, the best way to know if you are a good candidate or not is to call the experts at The Institute of Aesthetic Surgery in Orlando, FL to set up your initial consultation. We can’t wait to help you reveal your best skin with HydraFacials!