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Hydrating Facial: HydraFacial

Hydradermabrasion

The simple version: Wet Microdermabrasion & Infusion

Also known asHydraFacial MDDiamondGlowOxygen Facial

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A machine facial that cleans, exfoliates and adds serums in one visit.

Downtime: Same day
Sessions: 3–6
Pain: None
Cost per visit: Price level 2 of 5
Full course: 3–6 sessionsAsk the total price for all of them.
Results last: A few days to a week

Check first: Active rashes or skin infections (like cold sores).

Will it work for me?

Skin tone

Often used on tones I–VI.

IVery Light

IILight

IIIMedium

IVTan

VBrown

VIDeep

Often usedAsk first

General info, not a check of your own skin.

What people use it for

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Skin types

Often a fit for all of these. Tap one for details.

How do the devices differ?

In no special order. Ask which one they use, and why.

7 devices

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Which device and settings will you use for my skin, and why?
Can we do a test spot first?
What result is realistic for me, and after how many sessions?

Before and after your visit

Plan it around your lifeMakeup, sun, workouts — see what fits around your treatment.

The visit

Duration: 30–60 minutes
Total course: 3–6 months
Session interval: 4 weeks

What to expect, and what to avoid

Recovery

None

Avoid sun

24 hours

No makeup

6 hours

No sweat or heat

24 hours

Your provider may give you different timing.

Day by day

Before your visit: ask when to start
Come with clean skin: no makeup or lotion
1 week before
No other face treatments (like waxing or laser) for 1 week before
48–72 hours before
Stop retinoids, acids and scrubs for 48–72 hours before
3 days before
No tanning or strong sun for 3 days before
Right after your visit
- No makeup on the area for 6 hours
- Avoid hard exercise, heat and heavy sweating for 24 hours
- No retinoids, acids or scrubs for 48–72 hours
After your visit
- No direct sun
- Wear sunscreen every day
- Drink plenty of water
- Recovery is immediate. You may experience some mild redness for an hour or two after the treatment, but you can return to your normal activities right away. The skin will feel smooth and look hydrated and radiant.

Side effects, and who should wait

Who may want to think twice

Active rashes or skin infections (like cold sores)
Sunburn
Active, weeping acne
Compromised skin quality
Certain allergies (if specific serums are used)

Possible side effects

Common

Temporary redness
Slight tightness

Less common

Minor irritation
Post-treatment breakouts (purging)
Allergic reaction to serums

Your own risks may differ. Ask a qualified provider.

How it works, and common myths

Water and gentle suction loosen dead skin and debris; then serums go on.

A little more technical

The treatment uses a device with a special tip to create a vortex effect that easily dislodges and removes impurities while simultaneously infusing the skin with hydrating serums.

Hydradermabrasion involves mechanical exfoliation of the stratum corneum using a device that simultaneously applies topical serums. This process removes dead skin cells and extracts comedones while increasing the skin's receptivity to infused solutions containing antioxidants, peptides, and hyaluronic acid. Studies have shown this can increase epidermal and papillary dermal thickness and elevate skin antioxidant levels.

Mechanism category: Hydradermabrasion; Simultaneously exfoliates the dead surface layer while flooding the fresh skin underneath with clinical-grade hydrating serums.
Delivery method: Vortex-Fusion Technology; Uses a patented spiral suction tip that creates a liquid vortex to easily dislodge blackheads and pump in antioxidants.
Common device / product names: HydraFacial MD · DiamondGlow · Oxygen Facial · Geneo (Glo2Facial) · HydraFacial MD / Syndeo · Geneo X Elite (Glo2Facial)
Clinical descriptor: Hydradermabrasion

Common myths

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Compare with similar treatments

Side by side. The choice is yours.

Often explored alongside this treatment

Combines well with

Dermaplaning

A small blade gently scrapes off dead skin and fine facial hair

Downtime: Same day
Pain: None
Cost: Price level 2 of 5

Deep Tissue Facial Massage

A deep tissue face massage that can ease tension and puffiness before an event

Downtime: Same day
Pain: Low
Cost: Price level 2 of 5

Lymphatic Drainage Facial

A gentle massage facial that can reduce puffiness for a short time

Downtime: Same day
Pain: None
Cost: Price level 2 of 5

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