What is a HydraFacial?

A HydraFacial is a facial treatment using a patented device to deliver exfoliation, cleansing, extraction, and hydration to the face. This system uses a vortex swirling action to deliver hydration and to remove dead skin, dirt, debris, and impurities while cleaning and soothing your skin. 

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A HydraFacial includes 4 facial treatments rolled into one session: cleansing and exfoliating, a gentle chemical peel, vacuum suction extraction, and a hydrating serum. These steps are delivered using a patented HydraFacial device (which looks like a large rolling cart with hoses and a wand with detachable heads). Unlike traditional facial treatments that can have different effects depending on your skin type and aesthetician, the HydraFacial provides consistent results and can be used on all skin types.

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The cleansing, exfoliation, chemical peel, collagen building, and facial muscle relaxing provided by a HydraFacial helps treat many of the beauty issues individuals experience today, including large pores, wrinkles, breakouts, and thinning skin.

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HydraFacial treatments are often used in conjunction with LED light therapy. Blue light can help with acne while red light can help reduce the visibility of wrinkles.

 

Benefits of HydraFacial

The HydraFacial works to combat some of the most common complexion issues, like:

• Wrinkles and fine lines

• Hyperpigmentation

• Uneven Skin tone & texture

• Acne Scarring

• Clogged Pores 

• Dullness

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Am I a Candidate for HydraFacial?

Most people are good candidates for a HydraFacial treatment

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HydraFacial Pre-Care Instructions:

• Avoid excess sun exposure, including tanning beds for 1 week before treatment, and use SPF 30 or greater daily to ensure coverage against UVB and UBA rays.

• Do not use any type of exfoliants 2 days before treatment. 

• Refrain from any chemical peels or lasers for 2 weeks prior.

• Discontinue use of Tretinoin type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.) at least 2 days before treatment. 

• Discontinue use of Hydroquinone 2-3 days before treatment. 

• If you have a history of cold sores, consider beginning prophylactic treatment with Valtrex or similar no later than the day of treatment. 

• Notify the center if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness before your treatment. 

• Wait 2 weeks after Botox and filler treatments to have a HydraFacial treatment.

• Botox and filler may be done on the same day, but only after HydraFacial treatment. 

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HydraFacial Post-Care Instructions:

• Avoid any exfoliation to the area for 48 hours post-treatment.

• To keep the area clean, avoid heat sources, including hot showers, saunas, and cardio workouts that may produce sweat for 24 hours.

• You may wash your face the following morning using the products recommended by your It’s A Secret Service Professional.

• Please discuss continuing use of your regular regimen post-treatment. 

• Do not use topical Retin-A for 2 days following treatment.

• Avoid unprotected sun exposure and/or use of tanning beds for at least 3 days post-treatment.

• Use sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher daily for 3-5 days post-treatment.

• Makeup may be applied the day after treatment.