It is often confused between the differences of hydrafacial and microdermabrasion. There is actually not much difference between them apart from the fact that one uses a little more abrasive method and tools than the other. Hydrafacial can also be the advanced version of microdermabrasion as microdermabrasion offers skin exfoliation and hydrafacial offers exfoliation too along with cleansing, moisturising and hydration too. Hydrafacial is wet form of microdermabrasion. To understand the difference better we will understand the two procedures separately at a deeper level.
Hydrafacial is becoming extremely popular nowadays because of its instant results and non abrasive techniques. Hydrafacial is a multi step spa regiment for your face. In hydrafacial, a proprietary device is used on your skin to cleanse, hydrate, exfoliate and extract which helps remove dead skin cells, dirt and other sorts of impurities while delivering rejuvenating serums into the skin leaving your skin all smooth and hydrating. This procedure works for all skin types delivering positive results no matter what your skin issue is.
There are four steps in a hydrafacial treatment: the first step is the cleansing and exfoliation. This is done using a cleanser and a hydra peel off. This helps to open up the pores and remove dead skin. The next step is chemical peel off which is non irritant to the skin unlike other peel offs. Salicylic and glycolic acids are used to loosen deep pores. The third step is the extraction where a vaccum suction is used to clean the pores of black or whiteheads and impurities. Lastly, hydrating serum is used to detoxify and rejuvenate the skin.
Here are some of the major benefits of hydrafacial :
- The major benefit of hydrafacial is that it works on all skin types doesn’t matter if your skin is dry, sensitive, acne prone, etc.
- There are positive results after every session of hydrafacial treatment.
- Another benefit is that the results are instant and there are no recovery time needed. You can go out in the sun or apply makeup just after the session.
- You will get consistent outcome after every session.
- It removes all the impurities, debris and dead skin in one session.
- You skin gets smoother and brighter.
- It might also help with uneven skin pigmentation.
2-3 sessions of hydrafacial treatment a month is enough for good results. No recovery time is needed.
Microdermabrasion is a painless cosmetic technique that involves exfoliating the top layer of the skin with abrasion and suction. Microdermabrasion includes the application of tiny crystals to the skin in order to exfoliate it and remove dead cells. Microdermabrasion is a painless process that does not require anesthetic and has a quick recovery period. Microdermabrasion can be performed by any respected parlor or dermatologist.
Microdermabrasion can be done in two ways: fine crystals are sprayed on your face and vacuumed simultaneously, or fine crystals are sprayed on your face and vacuumed simultaneously. Another method is to remove dead skin cells using a diamond-tipped wand. Microdermabrasion is a quick and painless procedure that takes no more than 15 to 20 minutes and leaves your skin smooth and radiant in just one session. This operation can be done once every two weeks or once a month.
Microdermabrasion has a number of advantages, including :
- making your skin smoother and brighter.
- Evens out the color of your skin, minimizing pigmentation.
- Removes dullness and imparts a lustrous sheen.
- Improves and minimizes the appearance of uneven skin texture.
- Removes wrinkles and age spots.
- Acne scarring and black patches are less visible.
- Melasma, a type of skin tissue, is also reduced.
- Enhances the effectiveness of anti-aging products.
- It also improves the outcome of skin bleaching products.
After a session of microdermabrasion, skin swelling, redness that looks like sunburn, burning sensations, and bruising are common, but they usually go away on their own after a while. If you’re on acne medication, you shouldn’t have microdermabrasion. Many microdermabrasion kits are available in stores, but the process should always be discussed with a dermatologist or a microdermabrasion professional.