Hydrafacial Compared: Is it Better than a Regular Facial?
With so many facials on the market today, you might wonder if Hydrafacial is worth the hype. Stadia Med Spa believes it is, but we would like to offer you the opportunity to decide for yourself. As with any other cosmetic treatment, the best treatment is the one that helps you meet your unique goals.
So, is a Hydrafacial better than a regular facial? How do they compare? This article explores those questions in-depth to help you decide which treatment is right for you.
What is a Regular Facial?
If you’ve had a facial before, you may already know that each spa uses a slightly different version of the same process during a facial. But if you’ve never had a facial before, here is a breakdown of that process.
A regular facial begins with cleansing, where your esthetician gently removes makeup and skin impurities with a cleanser. Next, to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, they exfoliate your skin with a facial scrub, enzyme peel, etc.
After cleansing and exfoliating, your esthetician will move on to manual extractions to remove blackheads, whiteheads, and other impurities from your pores. Once the extractions are complete, a mask is chosen to address your specific skin concerns. The mask may help hydrate your skin, treat acne, address wrinkles and sagging skin, or any other unique skin concerns.
Finally, the mask is removed, and your esthetician applies any serums or moisturizers to support long-term skin health. A regular facial may also include a gentle massage to help you relax.
As you can see, a regular facial requires several steps to cleanse, exfoliate, extract impurities, and nourish the skin. The exact sequence and products will depend on where you get your facial.
Now, let’s look at a Hydrafacial.
Hydrafacial Compared
Hydrafacial combines all the steps of a regular facial into a single powerful treatment. It cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates with a medical-grade hydra-dermabrasion device. The Hydrafacial is 100% customizable and suitable for all skin types, even sensitive skin.
During your treatment, your esthetician guides the Hydrafacial wand over the different parts of your face to complete each phase of the facial. First, the wand’s gentle vacuum suction and exfoliating tip cleanse and remove dead skin cells. If required, your esthetician may apply a mild acid peel afterward to exfoliate the skin further.
The wand’s suction continues to extract impurities from pores, followed by an infusion with a hydrating serum that contains hyaluronic acid and other beneficial ingredients. Finally, an antioxidant-rich serum is applied to protect from environmental damage.
As you can see, Hydrafacial uses a comparable process to a regular facial using a single device, which makes the treatment easy and effective.
Hydrafacial Compared: Pros and Cons
In this section, we will break down the pros and cons of Hydrafacial compared to a regular facial to help you choose between the two!
A quick note before you continue – you should always start your skincare journey by identifying your goals for the treatment.
The best procedure on paper may not be the best treatment for you, so it’s always helpful to know what you are looking for before you dive in!
Pros: Hydrafacial
Comprehensive, customizable, no downtime, effective
Number one on the pros list is that Hydrafacial is comprehensive and includes cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant protection in a single treatment. The treatment is also 100% customizable and can address specific skin concerns.
The gentleness of the Hydrafacial extractions and products typically means that your procedure requires little to no recovery time. You can immediately return to your activities with minimal discomfort or side effects.
Finally, Hydrafacial’s vacuum suction allows for a gentler and more efficient extraction of impurities from pores when compared to traditional facials. Perfect for those with sensitive skin!
Cons: Hydrafacial
Cost
The specialized equipment and high-quality serums make Hydrafacial more expensive than regular facials. On average, you can expect to pay around $200 for a single Hydrafacial, and experts suggest a monthly Hydrafacial to maintain your results.
Pros: Regular Facial
Time tested, relaxing, variety of options, low cost
Facials have been a staple in skincare for a long time. The massage and soothing atmosphere, the cleanses and peels, and even the extractions are part of a ritual that leaves your skin refreshed and your body relaxed.
Regular facials also come in many different styles that address individual skin needs. From dry skin to acne and everything in between, there is a facial to treat and support your skin.
Typically, facials are more budget-friendly compared to Hydrafacial. You can find a facial for any condition and a wide range of budgets.
Cons: Regular Facial
Manual extraction, limited technology, may require downtime
The manual extractions in a regular facial are typically less gentle and prone to irritate the skin. For people with sensitive skin, this may be a huge downside to regular facials. Unlike Hydrafacial, a regular facial may require some recovery, so your red or irritated skin has time to heal.
Is a Hydrafacial Better than a Regular Facial?
You decide! Based on the pros and cons above –
Is Hydrafacial worth the cost?
Would you prefer more gentle extractions and efficient treatment over the time-tested and relaxing traditional facial with manual extractions?
Like we said at the beginning of this article, the best facial for you is the one that helps you meet your unique skin care goals. While Stadia Med Spa highly recommends Hydrafacial because of its advanced technology and gentle extractions, we understand that everyone has personal preferences when it comes to skincare!
Book Your Treatment Today!
Stadia Med Spa is ready to support you on your journey to discovering a beautiful, confident you with Hydrafacial. This powerful and transformative facial can reverse the signs of aging skin, extract impurities gently and effectively, and leave you with radiant, healthy-looking skin.
Contact Stadia Med Spa to schedule your treatment today! Or start with a free consultation to learn more!
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