25 Sep Why Combine Microneedling with a HydraFacial
There’s only so much one treatment can do (with HydraFacial, it’s three things to be exact!). At Parson Skin Center, we often recommend combining treatments and will work with you to develop a customized skin care regimen that blends in-office treatment with at-home skin care. You’ve probably heard about HydraFacial, the 3-in-1 wet vac treatment that exfoliates, extracts, and infuses skin with medical-grade boosters and serums. It’s already a quickie luxury treatment, taking just 30 minutes thanks to the state-of-the-art Vortex technology. There is no prep or downtime needed for a HydraFacial and it’s suitable for men and women of any skin type.
HydraFacial uses a “wet” approach (thus the “hydra” aspect), which makes it gentler than dry exfoliation systems. While the handheld device exfoliates, revealing younger-looking skin below the surface, it’s also vacuuming gunk out of the pores. This can help pores appear smaller, the skin tighter, and remove bacteria that can cause acne breakouts. Finally, your provider bathes the skin in medical-grade products that are hand-selected just for you and your skin goals. Results are immediate and you’ll notice a dewy glow that lasts for days. Many people opt for monthly HydraFacial treatments in order to keep those results. Another way to optimize and sustain those results is with combo treatments like microneedling.
Microneedling Magic
Microneedling is one of the most well-established collagen induction therapies. It works by creating tiny channels in the skin through a handheld dermal roller full of small needles. These needles, when rolled across the skin, trigger a controlled trauma that tells the body to start producing collagen and elastin at the treatment site. Results are not immediate, and traditional microneedling is typically done monthly in order to keep collagen production going. However, if you get microneedling during a HydraFacial, there are added benefits to having those channels.
HydraFacial is non-invasive while microneedling is minimally-invasive. The channels created during microneedling will close up quickly since they are very small and designed strictly to trigger collagen production. However, it also allows topicals—like those used during the final stage of a HydraFacial—to better penetrate the skin. You can take advantage of this temporary “openness” to maximize booster results. This is also a great time to reconsider your at-home skin care regimen and upgrade. Your skin is an organ, so it’s always changing. Seasonal changes can also trigger issues, so right now is a great time to discuss at-home care with your provider.
What Else Works with HydraFacial?
You can pair many treatments with HydraFacial! For instance, you can end your session with an in-office facial. Facials are comprised of a variety of ingredients, all designed to help your skin be healthier and look younger and refreshed. During a consultation or right before your appointment, we can discuss your skin goals and go over which facials can help you get there. In-office facials are typically stronger than anything you can do at home, and expert application can make a big difference in the results.
A HydraFacial can also help prepare your skin for dryer autumn months. It’s the end of summer, so right now is a good time to talk to your aesthetician about future fall treatments, such as chemical peels. Many people avoid peels during the summer because they are out in the sun more (and peels make your skin hypersensitive to UV rays). HydraFacial is a year-round treatment for many, but right now is also planning-time for how you want to care for your skin going into the cooler months.
Every HydraFacial treatment is different because boosters and topicals can be mixed and matched at each session. Since your skin is going to be different month to month, your individualized facial plan might also be ever-changing. HydraFacial is gentle yet powerful, and many people get a HydraFacial the day of a big event since there are no lingering side effects. However, for microneedling, you’ll want to schedule those sessions at least a few days before a big event in case of any lingering redness. To find out more about our treatment options, contact Parson Skin Center today by calling the office or filling out the online contact form.