Hydrafacial in Santa Cruz, CA
As we age, environmental stressors like sun exposure and pollution can damage skin health, accelerating signs of aging. Dull, uneven skin tone and texture as well as enlarged pores, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation can make skin appear older and more fatigued. Hydrafacial is an advanced skin resurfacing treatment that can refresh your complexion. It does this by deeply cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating the skin for a smoother, brighter, and more youthful glow. Below, we’ll explore what you need to know about the Hydrafacial treatment. Keep reading to learn why Rebecca Small, MD at RSMD Medical Aesthetics is the provider to trust for customized Hydrafacial treatments and outstanding results.
What is a Hydrafacial, and How Does a Hydrafacial Work?
The Hydrafacial is a non-invasive, non-surgical skin resurfacing treatment. It utilizes a unique, patented technology to deliver cleansing, extraction, exfoliation, and nourishing serums to the skin through a device with an applicator tip. Hydrafacial simultaneously exfoliates dead skin cells from the surface while infusing the deeper layers with vital nutrients and moisture.
This addresses skin concerns on multiple levels for complete facial rejuvenation and renewed radiance. This is all made possible with the 3-step Hydrafacial treatment process, which utilizes Vortex technology to deliver multiple benefits in a single treatment:
- Cleanse & Exfoliate: The first step in a Hydrafacial is the cleansing process. A gentle peel will simultaneously cleanse and exfoliate the skin, uncovering a new layer of skin and preparing the treatment area for additional benefits.
- Extract: The next step uses vacuum technology to remove impurities from the pores. This is a gentle, painless process that few other skin rejuvenation treatments accomplish. After this step, the skin is clean and clear, and fully prepared to receive the benefits of the third step.
- Hydrate: Finally, the Hydrafacial device applies moisturizers and other nourishing ingredients to the skin. These ingredients can be deeply absorbed and are able to fully saturate the skin thanks to the previous treatment steps, maximizing the hydration benefits.
What are the Hydrafacial Benefits?
Hydrafacials are an effective solution for addressing a wide range of skin concerns, including wrinkles and lines, uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, acne, blackheads, hyperpigmentation, and more. It offers gentle, yet comprehensive skin health benefits that few other treatments can provide. Additional Hydrafacial benefits include:
- Non-invasive
- Non-irritating
- No downtime
- Immediate results
- Painless treatment experience
- Customizable treatment
What Areas Can Be Treated with a Hydrafacial?
While the Hydrafacial treatment is most often performed for facial rejuvenation, it can be effective for enhancing skin health in various areas of the body. Other common treatment areas include:
- Neck and décolleté (upper chest)
- Hands
- Arms
- Back
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Frequently asked questions
How are Hydrafacial Treatments Customized?
At RSMD, we customize each Hydrafacial treatment to your individual cosmetic concerns. One way to do this is by combining it with other aesthetic treatments. For example, we often recommend combining it with laser treatments, as they complement each other and enhance your overall results. However, the easiest way to customize a Hydrafacial treatment is with the addition of boosters. Boosters are potent formulas delivered to the skin during the hydration phase to target and treat specific concerns. With the Hydrafacial device, we can infuse these boosters deep into the skin for maximum efficacy. The available boosters and their benefits include:
- Hydrafacial Restore™: Supports skin hydration and reduces lines and wrinkles.
- Hydrafacial Brighten™: Brightens the skin to balance skin tone and diminish dark spots.
- Hydrafacial Firm™: Enhances skin elasticity to reduce lines and wrinkles.
- Hydrafacial Peel: Chemical peels of varying strengths that exfoliate and resurface the skin.
Hydrafacial vs. Microdermabrasion vs. Diamond Glow
When considering effective facial rejuvenation treatments, it’s helpful to understand the differences between popular options like Hydrafacial, microdermabrasion, and Diamond Glow. Microdermabrasion is a well-known treatment that uses a handheld device with an abrasive tip to exfoliate the outer layer of dead skin cells, revealing fresh skin beneath. While it improves skin texture and tone, microdermabrasion is limited to exfoliation and doesn’t offer additional skin-nourishing benefits.
Diamond Glow takes exfoliation a step further by combining physical exfoliation with vacuum suction to remove impurities from the skin’s surface while simultaneously infusing the skin with customized serums. This dual-action approach offers deeper cleansing and hydration than microdermabrasion alone but still focuses primarily on exfoliation and serum delivery to treat specific skin concerns.
Hydrafacial, on the other hand, is the most comprehensive solution for facial rejuvenation. It not only exfoliates the skin and extracts impurities, but it also hydrates and infuses the skin with potent, nutrient-rich serums tailored to individual skin needs. What sets Hydrafacial apart is its multi-step process that combines exfoliation, extraction, and hydration into a single treatment. This ensures that while your skin is being cleansed and exfoliated, it is also being replenished with vital moisture and antioxidants, leaving it refreshed, plump, and glowing. For patients seeking a more complete rejuvenation experience that addresses multiple skin concerns—from dryness and dullness to fine lines and congestion—Hydrafacial is often the preferred choice. Its ability to treat, nourish, and hydrate the skin makes it an all-in-one solution for healthier, radiant skin.
Is a Hydrafacial Right for Me?
If you are seeking a no-downtime facial treatment that restores hydration, refreshes the skin, and can reduce lines and wrinkles, you may be a good candidate for a Hydrafacial. At RSMD Medical Aesthetics, Dr. Small will evaluate your facial anatomy during a consultation, assessing your skin health and overall treatment goals. With her expertise, she can help you evaluate whether it is a good treatment option for you. Dr. Small can then develop a customized treatment plan to produce your desired goals.
What is a Hydrafacial Treatment Like?
The Hydrafacial offers a refreshing facial experience that takes 30-60 minutes to perform. It starts off much like any other professional facial does, with a deep cleansing of your pores. However, the Hydrafacial device offers deeper cleansing than a facial performed with a topical application. Once the skin is cleansed, it will be exfoliated with a mix of glycolic and salicylic acids. This may cause a brief tingling sensation in the skin. Then, vacuum technology will extract blackheads and other impurities from within the pores, boosting circulation and removing waste. Finally, the skin will be infused with a customized serum that includes a mix of hydrating ingredients, antioxidants, peptides and collagen. You’ll feel and see the benefits of your treatment immediately.
How Long is the Hydrafacial Downtime?
The Hydrafacial does not irritate the skin and rarely causes side effects. This means there is no downtime, as the skin does not get damaged during the treatment. You can immediately return to work, exercise, and social activities without limitations. In fact, you can feel confident doing so with results visible immediately after your treatment.
How Long Does a Hydrafacial Last?
Your Hydrafacial results will be visible immediately, revealing a brighter glow, more even complexion, and increase in skin hydration. These results typically last about 5 to 7 days after your treatment. You can extend the duration of your results with a series of monthly treatment sessions. In fact, for patients seeking a solution to lines, wrinkles, brown spots, and other skin concerns, we may recommend a long-term treatment plan for best results.
How Much Does a Hydrafacial Cost?
At RSMD, the cost of a Hydrafacial treatment may vary depending on the treatment area, the number of treatment sessions needed for optimal results, and other variables. We will develop a customized treatment plan based on your cosmetic goals. At this point, we establish the procedure costs so you have pricing information before you begin your treatment.
Why Choose RSMD for Your Hydrafacial?
Dr. Rebecca Small is an industry leader in facial aesthetics and she and her team have extensive experience customizing Hydrafacial treatments to help patients reveal refreshed, glowing skin. RSMD’s team’s technical skills with skin resurfacing means we can develop a tailored regimen to target your unique skin concerns and goals for rejuvenation. From your initial consultation through maintaining your optimal results long-term, Dr. Small oversees every part of your experience at RSMD to ensure your satisfaction.
We invite you to schedule a Hydrafacial and take the first step towards the youthful appearance you desire. Call today and discover why patients trust RSMD for their cosmetic goals.
