Hydrafacial Treatment in London
”My favourite in-clinic maintenance facials”
Dr. Ophelia Veraitch, Consultant Dermatologist
What is Hydrafacial?
Hydrafacial is a non-invasive, multi-step treatment that combines the benefits of next level hydra-dermabrasion.
Using advanced, patented vortex technology to deeply cleanse the skin and effectively deliver botanical ingredients containing nutrients such as hyaluronic acid, horse chestnut seed extract, red algae extract, copper, zinc and magnesium peptides to the treated skin. In addition, HydraFacial also delivers powerful antioxidants to counteract damage by free radicals – from pollution, sun and stress – which can degrade the skin and accelerate the ageing process.
TREATING YOUR HAIR CONCERNS
- Reducing early ageing lines
- Improving skin elasticity and firmness
- Stimulate collagen production
- Reduce hyperpigmentation
- Improve uneven skin texture and skin tone
- Improve sun damage
- Reduce acne and acne scarring
- General overall improvement
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The Hydrafacial uses a variable-level vacuum system and an assortment of treatment tips. Using the appropriate selected application tip, it gently lifts the skin removing the top layer and vacuums away impurities and dead skin cells while at the same time replenishing vital nutrients including antioxidants, peptides and hyaluronic acid. These ingredients are able to more effectively reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for results you can see and feel instantly. The skin is left smoother as the vacuum action stimulates blood flow, cleans the pores and removes the skin impurities and debris. The increased blood flow to the skin’s surface encourages collagen, firms and tones the top layer of skin (epidermis).
The treatment is tailor-made to address each patient’s unique skincare needs. The topical solutions may include enhanced performing ingredients for reducing and improving acne/oily skin, pigmentation and fine lines and wrinkles.
Results
QUICK STATS
USED TO TREAT
Acne, skin congestion, hyperpigmentation, sun damage and fine lines/ wrinkles
DOWNTIME
None. Return to activities immediately.
ANAESTHETIC
None
RESULTS LAST
AREAS TREATED
PROCEDURE TIME
60 minutes
Your Questions Answered
The Hydrafacial consists of a thorough multi-step programme:
Step 1: Facial lymphatic drainage to improve blood circulation and detoxify the skin.
Step 2: Deep cleanse and exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and impurities.
Step 3: Acid peel to deeply cleanse and remove dead skin cells and impurities.
Step 4: Extractions on oily congested areas.
Step 5: Skin specific booster, which may consist of an anti-ageing booster, brightening booster for pigmentation, or peel booster for acne or oily skin.
Step 6: Hydration with custom blended topicals which include antioxidants, peptides, hyaluronic acid.
Step 7: LED red light therapy for anti-ageing and calming benefits on skin or LED blue light therapy for acne and oily skin, to reduce and kill P acnes bacteria on skin.
Step 8: Finish with daily essential creams and UV protection.
Hydrafacial treatments are custom made for each individual patient and treatments usually last about 60 minutes.
You will experience some redness. This is the desired effect and can last up to an hour. In some cases patients with deeper blemishes or thicker skin, the redness may last for several hours and, occasionally, a few days. Mild peeling/flaky skin are signs of exfoliation and are quite normal.
Deep or more aggressive treatments may produce some spotting of blood or increase in redness and swelling; healing generally takes around one to two days.
No specific pre-treatment is necessary. Before your treatment you are advised to avoid any changes in your normal face care routine 1-2 weeks prior to the peel treatment such as facial hair bleaching, electrolysis, an exfoliating facial, exfoliating scrubs, laser treatments, sunbathing, tanning beds or use of any new creams or prescription creams. Please inform your therapist if you change your routine at anytime as this may alter your response to the peeling agent.
Hydrafacial is usually painless. You may feel stinging during the peel stage and mild skin tightening after exfoliation but the skin will be quite smooth.
You will see results after the first treatment. Lasting and more significant results will occur after six treatments spaced 7-10 days. To maintain results, a monthly treatment is recommended.
Following the treatment, the skin is expected to look refreshed and you’ll see noticeable improvements in the skin's appearance within a week. The benefits of the Hydrafacial can continue to enhance the skin's condition over time, and continued improvement may be seen even months after the initial treatment.
There is minimal downtime, therefore you can have lunch time treatments and return to work without problems.
Dr. Ophelia Veraitch is an award-winning and highly respected Consultant Dermatologist. Specialising in a wide variety of hair and skin conditions, Dr. Veraitch works with every patient individually, working to truly understand the issue at hand, the products and regime a client utilises plus the mental and physical impact this condition has on their daily life. Following a detailed assessment, Dr. Veraitch expertly develops a personalised treatment plan which will help produce results, and ultimately change every one of her patient’s lives for the better.
Book a consultation with Dr. Ophelia, who will diagnose your condition and offer treatment options going forward, Click the link below to start the process.
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