HYDRODERMABRASION

HYDRODERMABRASION

An important step in any effective skincare treatment involves resurfacing the top layer of your skin. Through the perfect combination of products and equipment, hydrodermabrasion uses the natural healing powers of water and oxygen to exfoliate the skin without the use of scratchy microcrystals or diamond tip head. This multi-step treatment uses a patented device to give you:

  • A superior deep cleanse
  • Complete exfoliation to extract dead skin cells
  • Intense hydration
  • Firm and smooth the skin
  • Immerse the skin in serums packed with rich hydrating ingredients, antioxidants and peptides

It is excellent for treating acne, removing blackheads and improving skin congestion. I will also lighten pigment, help stimulate collagen and reduce fine lines and large pores. It improves skin texture and tone, as well as improving blood flow and lymphatic drainage.

It is also highly recommended as a first step to prep the skin before treatments such as laser, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU), fractional radiofrequency or collagen induction therapy to make these treatments much more effective. A series of treatments is recommended for maximal results.

What are the benefits?

Hydrodermabrasion has longer lasting results than microdermabrasion. Water and active ingredients totally moisturise the new layer of skin that is forming under the dead skin cells. The result is less redness and swelling after, which is typical of traditional crystal or diamond tip head microdermabrasion. Another benefit is that hydrodermabrasion can remove years of built up dead skin cells on the face.

Stages in your treatment:

  • Hydrodermabrasion to deeply cleanse, exfoliate and remove dead skin cells
  • Ultrasound gently warms the skin to increase blood flow and lymphatic drainage to increase delivery of nutrients to the skin cells. It also reduces fluid/puffiness
  • Facial radiofrequency to lift skin on the face and around the eyes by remodelling collagen and improving skin elasticity
  • Iontophoresis stimulates skin to enhance product penetration into the skin (such as vitamins A & C) to rejuvenate the skin
  • BOHR handle to firm skin
  • Oxygen spray handle to assist with product penetration, refresh, hydrate and rejuvenate skin
  • Cooling and heating to help tighten skin, contract pores and reduce redness
  • A high strength peptide ‘Peptide Extreme’ from Jan Marini Skin Research will be applied to reduce redness and soothe the skin
  • A good quality sun protectant (SPF) ‘Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant’ from Jan Marini is then applied

The procedure is very gentle and most people describe it as very relaxing, with no discomfort felt-perfect for sensitive skin. You will see and feel the change in your skin after just one treatment. After a treatment skin will feel fresh and well hydrated. Occasionally, the skin may be a little pink afterwards, however this will subside very quickly. The added benefit of hydrodermabrasion, is the skin will be able to better absorb skin care products, which means they will be much more effective.

Is there any aftercare

Your fresh, newly exposed skin will be delicate so it important to take care of it in the days after the treatment:

  • It is important that you use a gentle cleanser and keep the skin well moisturized particularly around the delicate eye area
  • You should avoid direct sun exposure and use broad spectrum sunblock daily with an SPF of at least 15+. A broad brimmed hat and sunglasses should be worn if sun exposure is unavoidable
  • Avoid the use of high strength vitamin A (Retin-A, Retinol) topically, alpha or beta hydroxyl acid products topically and all forms of scrubs for 2 days after a treatment

Before & After

LARGE PORES & ACNE SCARS

AcNE

RESURFACING