Treatment Overview
Powerful, Non-Invasive Skin Resurfacing with HydraFacial
Amazing skin is not only clear, smooth, and beautiful, it has a youthful glow that is the very definition of healthy radiance.
In San Francisco, everyone loves to “go with the glow!” To achieve that, many go to Elinea Med Spa for our HydraFacial treatment. This red-carpet facial combines powerful, customizable treatments—detox, cleansing/exfoliation, peel, resurfacing, and hydration—in an all-in-one session to achieve the best skin of your life.
HydraFacial
Targets
Pigmentation, dull skin, dehydrated skin, fine lines and wrinkles, acne, oily skin and congestion.
Overview
Hydrafacial uses patented technology to thoroughly cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate the skin. The treatment is customized further with personalized boosters, LED light therapy, and the option of lymphatic drainage to address specific skin concerns. The results are immediate, pain-free and glowing skin – boosting confidence with no downtime.
Treatment Plan
Hydrafacial treatments are recommended every 4-8 weeks for improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, dullness, oily and congested skin. If starting with active inflamed acne, other treatments such as VI Peel treatments may be paired with Hydrafacial in order to obtain the best results.
Can a HydraFacial Make Me Breakout Or Purge?
Purging or experiencing mild acne breakouts after getting Hydrafacial is normal. This type of acne purging can happen after any exfoliating treatment, as the treatment increases cellular turnover, not only lifting dead skin cells but also allowing for any congestion that is trapped beneath the skin to come to the surface. It’s important to remember that your acne may seem to get worse before getting better, and you may need multiple treatments to resolve your acne. Purging of the skin will reduce with subsequent treatments and a good home regimen as congested pores become cleared.
What To Expect
Duration of Results: Many clients report seeing visible skin improvement and an even, radiant skin tone after just one treatment. The smooth results and hydration may last 5 to 7 days or even longer. Continued Hydrafacial treatments are highly recommended to maintain skin health results.
Pre-Treatment Instructions
Two Weeks Prior To Treatment
- Avoid microneedling or laser / light therapy on area of treatment
- Wait 2 weeks after filler treatments to have a HydraFacial treatment
One Week Prior To Treatment
- Discontinue use of Tretinoin type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.)
Three Days Prior To Treatment
- Discontinue products containing exfoliating agents (retinoic acid, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, astringents, etc.)
- Discontinue use of Hydroquinone
- Avoid direct sun exposure, waxing and threading
Two Days Prior To Treatment
- Notify us if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness before your treatment
Day of Treatment
- Arrive for treatment with clean skin – there should be no lotion, make-up, perfume on the skin.
- For men, shaving is not recommended on the day of treatment. If you choose to shave, please shave at least 3-4 hours prior to your treatment.
After Your Treatment
These pre- & post-care instructions are intended to guide you through the treatment process and get you on your way to gorgeous!
Aftercare & Recovery
- Avoid any exfoliation (chemical or physical) 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.
- 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.
- Refrain from waxing and use of depilatories for 48 hours before and after treatment.
- Taking acne medications like salicylic acid or benzoyl must be avoided.
Side Effects
The vast majority of patients tolerate HydraFacial treatment extremely well with few, if any, side effects. Some redness may occur. This is normal and is typically mild and resolves quickly on its own. In very rare cases, patients may experience an allergic reaction to the serum or other products used during HydraFacial.
If you have any questions about your treatment, please give us a call: (415) 400-5315 or email us at hello@elineasf.com.
Two Weeks Prior To Treatment
- Avoid microneedling or laser / light therapy on area of treatment
- Wait 2 weeks after filler treatments to have a HydraFacial treatment
One Week Prior To Treatment
- Discontinue use of Tretinoin type products (Renova, Tretinoin, Retin A, Retin A Micro, Tri-Luma, Solage, etc.)
Three Days Prior To Treatment
- Discontinue products containing exfoliating agents (retinoic acid, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, astringents, etc.)
- Discontinue use of Hydroquinone
- Avoid direct sun exposure, waxing and threading
Two Days Prior To Treatment
- Notify us if you develop a cold sore, acne, open lesions in the area being treated, or experience any type of illness before your treatment
Day of Treatment
- Arrive for treatment with clean skin – there should be no lotion, make-up, perfume on the skin.
- For men, shaving is not recommended on the day of treatment. If you choose to shave, please shave at least 3-4 hours prior to your treatment.
After Your Treatment
These pre- & post-care instructions are intended to guide you through the treatment process and get you on your way to gorgeous!
Aftercare & Recovery
- Avoid any exfoliation (chemical or physical) 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.
- 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.
- Refrain from waxing and use of depilatories for 48 hours before and after treatment.
- Taking acne medications like salicylic acid or benzoyl must be avoided.
Side Effects
The vast majority of patients tolerate HydraFacial treatment extremely well with few, if any, side effects. Some redness may occur. This is normal and is typically mild and resolves quickly on its own. In very rare cases, patients may experience an allergic reaction to the serum or other products used during HydraFacial.
If you have any questions about your treatment, please give us a call: (415) 400-5315 or email us at hello@elineasf.com.
Our Patients Love the Results
"I am hooked. My skin was glowing, so smooth and continues to glow post-treatment."
"I am somewhat of a beauty junkie, truth be told."
"Just had the pleasure of receiving a Hydrafacial treatment from Monica. "
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FAQs
Almost anyone can have a HydraFacial! Even the most sensitive skin easily tolerates a customizable Hydrafacial treatment.
Because it’s customizable, your Elinea Med Spa provider can choose specific treatment strengths, added boosters, and lotions/serums to address your unique skin conditions and needs.
Be sure to discuss any sensitivities you may have during your consultation.
A HydraFacial treatment gently peels the top layer of dry, dead skin. The Vortex suction action cleans the detritus away while it empties pores.
This leaves a soft, supple landscape ready for custom topical booster serums to nourish your skin at deeper levels.
You can choose to add Lymphatic Drainage to your treatment session This gentle form of massage helps relieve lymphedema swelling your your arms and legs.
You may also elect for an extended treatment area, having the HydraFacial treatment applied to your back and shoulders along with your face. This provides amazing results for that backless gown, spaghetti straps, and for more extensive anti-aging results.
Depending on the number of treatment areas and add-ons you would like, a HydraFacial treatment can cost $150 to $350 dollars.
There’s zero downtime after your Hydrafacial treatment! You can return to your regular daily routine with skin that feels soft, supple, and refreshed.
You might experience slight tightness or itching after your facial. If this happens, the symptoms should subside within a day or two. If they last longer than 2 days, or if a rash begins to form, please call us to schedule a follow up during which a provider can make the appropriate recommendations.
Otherwise, there are very few issues or possible side effects, making this a popular choice for facial treatments.
To prepare for your Hydrafacial, Elinea Med Spa recommends that you:
- Avoid direct sun exposure and refrain from tanning beds for a few days prior to your appointment. This allows your provider to incorporate more active ingredients for an elevated outcome.
- For more sensitive skin, avoid using acids, retinols or topical prescriptions for 2 to 4 days prior to your appointment.
- Don’t wax, bleach or us depilatory creams or lotions for 4 days before to your appointment.
- If you are prone to outbreaks of Herpes Labialis, you should pre-treat with an antiviral medication for 2 days leading up to your treatment and two days post.
- Hydrate as much as possible before your treatments at Elinea Med Spa. This helps plump your skin along with It is a great way to help your body function at its best and will help to accelerate your healing time as well as enhance results.
To support your positive HydraFacial results, we recommend a touch-up session every 10 to 12 weeks after your initial treatment.
Directly after your HydraFacial, we suggest the following:
- Avoid direct sun exposure or use of tanning beds for 3 to 5 days after treatment.
- Avoid waxing, bleaching or depilatory use for at least 5 days
- Always use sunscreen and reapply throughout the day.
- Go ahead with any cosmetic procedures or Injectable treatments immediately following your facial, should you desire. Because you’ve got refreshed skin and cleansed pores, your skin responds better to further enhancements.
- You may be instructed to avoid certain acids (glycolic, salicylic, etc), Retinol products (Rx or over the counter) or topical prescriptions such as antibiotic or steroid creams for up to 5 days following your facial.
