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HydraFacial is a device-based facial treatment that combines fluid-assisted exfoliation, gentle suction to remove surface debris, and application of hydrating and conditioning topical solutions.
HydraFacial cleansing and hydration
HydraFacial is a device-based facial delivered with a handpiece that applies fluids to the skin under gentle suction. One session usually combines several steps: cleansing and exfoliation, clearing surface debris and pore congestion, and applying hydrating, antioxidant or other conditioning serums. Your skin is left clean, smooth and hydrated, and it's a popular maintenance treatment and a lovely way to prepare the skin before other treatments. We adjust the serums for different skin types. Treatments are performed by our senior laser technicians and cosmetic health and skincare advisors, under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame.
The handpiece delivers water-based fluids to the skin surface while using gentle suction. This loosens and lifts away dead surface skin cells, oil and other debris from the skin and pore openings, combining light exfoliation with a cleansing extraction step. Conditioning serums are then applied to the freshly cleansed skin. HydraFacial works at the surface and superficial layers of the skin, which is why it's so comfortable and easy to combine with deeper treatments such as laser resurfacing or medical acne care.
HydraFacial is offered as our hydrating and clarifying facial and fits into our medical acne skincare program. Moderate-to-severe or cystic acne, rosacea and other medical skin conditions are assessed and treated by our physicians, and HydraFacial can sit alongside that care.
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic can help you explore this technology, related treatments, and connected concerns.
HydraFacial is comfortable, needs little or no recovery time for most people, and can be tailored with different serums. Many people notice their skin feels cleaner, smoother and more hydrated right away. It's a convenient maintenance option, and regular sessions help keep your skin looking its best. Individual results vary.
Your home routine carries the glow forward. Our team can recommend cleansers, serums and sun protection from our online shop.
HydraFacial is generally well tolerated. Treatments are performed by our senior laser technicians and cosmetic health and skincare advisors, under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame, and the solutions and serums are chosen to suit your skin.
If you have a persistent or worsening skin concern, or a spot that worries you, it's assessed medically first.
Keep your routine gentle for a short time afterwards: skip exfoliants and retinoids, go light on makeup, and wear daily sunscreen.
This is not a complete list.
Dr. Gidon Frame talks about HydraFacial with LED light therapy. Watch on YouTube
Related Treatments
A physician-guided topical and skincare program using evidence-based ingredients to help control acne, oil, inflammation and post-acne marks.
A non-invasive facial that cleanses, exfoliates, gently extracts and hydrates the skin, with little to no downtime.
Conditions It May Help Address
The relationship between a technology and a concern depends on the treatment plan, patient assessment, and how the technology is being used.
Acne is a skin condition that can affect people of all ages and skin types. Our physicians assess what is happening in your skin and help you choose an appropriate medical treatment, maintenance and preventive plan as well as your at-home skincare.
Excess oil with clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, or uneven texture.
Darkened patches, spots and texture changes caused by excess pigment and cumulative sun exposure.
Persistent facial redness, flushing, visible vessels or rosacea-related bumps and sensitivity.
Visible pores and an irregular skin surface often linked to oil, acne, or aging.
Skin that looks less smooth or radiant and feels uneven because of surface irregularity.
Talk with Anti-Aging Clinic about your goals and the options that may be worth exploring.
Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic
A HydraFacial here is part of a bigger skin plan. Because it's delivered within our physician-led clinic in Kitsilano, under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame, it can be paired with light and laser treatments such as BBL and HALO, or with medical acne care, as your skin needs change. We've provided physician-led care in Vancouver since 2003.
Your consultation. You'll meet one of our senior laser technicians or cosmetic health and skincare advisors, who looks at your skin and chooses the serums and session rhythm with you. Cosmetic consultations are complimentary.
FAQ
HydraFacial is a cosmetic cleansing and hydration treatment that works well as an add-on in mild acne skincare programs. For moderate, severe or cystic acne, our physicians can recommend medical treatment, and HydraFacial can support that care.
Most people have little or no downtime and return to normal activities the same day. Temporary redness or sensitivity can occur, especially with sensitive skin or skin recently treated with other procedures or active ingredients.
Your skin feels refreshed straight away, and the benefits build with regular sessions. A consistent home routine helps you hold on to that clean, hydrated feel between visits.
That depends on your skin and goals. Some people book regularly as maintenance, and others time a session before an event or alongside another treatment. We'll suggest a rhythm that suits you.
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