Could Hydrating & Clarifying Facial be relevant to you?
Connect with our clinical team to discuss your concern, goals, and whether this treatment belongs in your plan.
Dr. Gidon Frame talks about HydraFacial with LED light therapy. Watch on YouTube
Acne & Skin Health
Hydrating & Clarifying Facial
A non-invasive facial that cleanses, exfoliates, gently extracts and hydrates the skin, with little to no downtime.
Hydrating and clarifying facials in Vancouver
Understanding Hydrating & Clarifying Facial.
Some weeks your skin just looks tired: a little dull, a little congested, not quite comfortable. A hydrating and clarifying facial brings it back to fresh, clear and glowing.
In one unhurried session, it cleanses, lifts away dead surface cells, clears congestion from pores and puts hydration back in. You leave looking brighter and can go straight back to your day.
It's a feel-good maintenance treatment. It's lovely before an event or as part of a regular routine, and it pairs beautifully with our medical treatments for acne, rosacea and pigmentation.
Concerns & Goals
Concern guides connected to this treatment.
Acne
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.
Oily & Congested Skin
Excess oil with clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, or uneven texture.
Enlarged-Looking Pores
Visible pores and an irregular skin surface often linked to oil, acne, or aging.
Rough or Uneven Skin Texture
Skin that looks less smooth or radiant and feels uneven because of surface irregularity.
Dry, Dull or Dehydrated Skin
Skin that feels dry or tight and looks less smooth, hydrated, or radiant.
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Treatment options and technologies
At our clinic, hydrating and clarifying facials are provided in two ways:
- HydraFacial: best suited to dull, dehydrated or congested skin, with serums chosen for your skin type.
- A manual facial with gentler exfoliation and topical products, for skin that's reactive or recently treated.
Facials are provided by our senior laser technicians and cosmetic health and skincare advisors, under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame.
What a hydrating facial can improve
A hydrating and clarifying facial can help with:
- Skin that looks dull, grey or flat
- Dehydration and a tight, uncomfortable feeling
- Blackheads and surface congestion
- Rough or uneven surface texture
- Pores that look more obvious because they're congested
- Skin that needs to look its best before an event
- A regular maintenance routine between more active treatments
Who may benefit
Most skin types enjoy this treatment. It suits anyone who'd like their skin looked after regularly, whose skin feels congested or dull, and who wants to get straight back to their day.
Sensitive and reactive skin can usually be treated with a gentler version. Just let us know before we start.
Timing around flares. With active inflamed acne, a rosacea or eczema flare, recent sunburn or recent resurfacing, we'll let your skin calm first and book your facial a little later.
If you use strong actives, especially retinoids, tell us so we can adjust the exfoliation.
Your medical history, medications and previous treatments are reviewed at your consultation to confirm which option suits you.
Your consultation
You'll meet one of our senior laser technicians or cosmetic health and skincare advisors, who looks at your skin type, how reactive it tends to be, how much congestion is present and whether it's calm enough to treat today.
We'll ask about your routine and every active ingredient in it, recent treatments, allergies, skin conditions such as eczema or rosacea, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any medication that affects your skin. If you have an event coming up, we'll plan the timing with you. If acne, pigmentation or texture is your main concern, we'll walk you through the treatment designed for it.
Cosmetic consultations are complimentary. When you book a treatment, we take a card on file. New clients pay a $150 deposit that goes toward their treatment, and a $150 no-show fee applies if an appointment is missed.
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Results and planning
What a facial can improve: brightness and clarity, hydration, surface smoothness, surface congestion, and how well your skincare absorbs afterwards.
When you see it. Straight away, and often at its best a day later once any mild redness has settled.
How long it lasts. A few weeks. Skin keeps shedding cells and producing oil, so many people book regularly to keep the glow going. For lines, pigment or scarring, a facial pairs well with a treatment aimed at that concern.
What influences your result: how congested your skin was to begin with, how oily or dry it is, your home routine, sun exposure and how recently you were last treated. Individual results vary.
Afterwards
Most people go straight back to their day with skin that feels clean, soft and slightly plumper. Keep your routine simple and hydrating for a day or two, use sun protection, and leave any small extraction marks alone so they settle quickly. Aftercare and safety information is on the HydraFacial page.
Your at-home skincare
What you do every day keeps your skin looking fresh between facials.
- Hydrate, even if your skin is oily. Oily skin can still be dehydrated, and a light hydrating layer helps it look clearer.
- Exfoliate gently. A calm, intact skin barrier gives the best glow.
- Use sun protection daily. It protects freshly exfoliated skin and keeps it clear long term.
- Keep it simple and consistent. A short routine used every day works beautifully.
We'll suggest products suited to your skin at your visit, and professional skincare is available in our online shop.
Watch Dr. Frame on HydraFacial
Technologies Used
Technologies that may support this treatment.
HydraFacial
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.
Not sure which technology fits Hydrating & Clarifying Facial?
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Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic
Why patients choose our clinic
- Your skin is assessed first, with steps and product strength adjusted for you, including gentler versions for reactive skin.
- Facials by our senior laser technicians and cosmetic health and skincare advisors, under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame.
- Medical treatments under the same roof, so a facial can be timed around a wider plan for acne, pigmentation or texture.
- Thoughtful timing before weddings and events, so your skin is at its best on the day.
- Physician-led care in Vancouver since 2003.
FAQ
Questions about Hydrating & Clarifying Facial.
Leave a few days between your facial and the event. Most people look their best a day or two afterwards, once any mild redness has settled. A small spot occasionally surfaces in that window, and a few days in hand gives it time to calm.
Usually yes, for a short time. Retinoids and exfoliating acids already speed up how your skin sheds, so pausing them helps your facial feel comfortable. Tell us what you use and how often when you book, and we'll advise when to pause and restart.
Often yes, when your rosacea is settled and the treatment is adapted with gentler exfoliation, no heat, careful product choice and light extraction. If your skin is flaring, we'll wait until it calms. Mention it when you book so we can plan the right version for you.
Often, and it can be a lovely complement. Skin on strong topical actives or oral acne medication can be more easily irritated, and some medications mean waiting a while. Tell us what you're on and who prescribed it, and we'll time and adjust your facial around your medical care.
The glow lasts a few weeks, so people who make it part of their routine usually come back regularly. Your ideal interval depends on how quickly your skin re-congests, which varies with oiliness, environment, makeup and home routine. We'll suggest a rhythm that suits your skin.
Reviews
What patients say about the clinic experience.
Reviews help show the human side of care, from the first consultation to comfort, communication, treatment planning, and follow-up.
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Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic combines medical assessment, individualized planning, physician oversight, and a broad range of treatment options in its Vancouver clinic.
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Why Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic?
- A medical clinic with physicians and experienced medical-aesthetic providers on the team.
- Science-informed assessment, treatment planning, and realistic expectations.
- Laser, injectables, skin, body, hair, wellness, and medical services available in one clinic.
- Complimentary aesthetic consultations are available for appropriate cosmetic and laser services.
- Personalized skincare and product consultations based on your goals and routine.
- Home-care guidance to support your skin between in-clinic appointments.
- Professional skincare products available through the Anti-Aging Vancouver shop.
- Clear guidance on treatment options, preparation, downtime, aftercare, and next steps.
- Ongoing follow-up so your plan can evolve as your needs and goals change.