HydraFacial

HydraFacial FAQ’s

• Am I a candidate for this treatment?

  The HydraFacial treatment is designed for all skin types. Even the most sensitive skin easily tolerates the HydraFacial treatment. Your physician or skincare professional may choose specific treatment serums and/or customize the treatment for your unique skin conditions and needs. Consult your physician or skincare professional for a skin evaluation and sensitivity test.

• What results may be expected? How many treatments are needed to see results? How long do the results last?

  Many clients report seeing visible skin refinement and an even, radiant skin tone after just one treatment. The smooth results and hydration may last 5 to 7 days or even longer. We don’t believe in quick fixes, so one treatment per month is recommended for improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, oily and congested skin. Continued HydraFacial treatments are highly recommended to maintain skin health results.

• How long does the treatment take? Is there any downtime or pain involved?

  Our goal is to help support you in a balanced lifestyle. That’s why HydraFacial is a fast, efficient treatment that takes as little as 30 minutes. You may put on makeup and return to your normal activities right after the treatment since there is no downtime.

• Why is HydraFacial good for my skin?

  Hydration is the foundation of healthy, radiant skin. Irritation of the skin has been proven to increase signs of aging. HydraFacial is a hydrating and non-irritating treatment.

• How do dermal fillers work?

  As a whole, dermal fillers are applied and behave similarly when used for facial rejuvenation. Using a syringe, a cosmetic surgeon or other trained specialist will inject the chosen material into one or more areas on a patient’s face beneath unwanted lines, wrinkles, or hollows. Fillers are used to reduce wrinkles and augment or enhance features such as lips and cheekbones.

  The filler remains in the place it was injected for months to years, depending on the individual and the material used, softening or even eliminating creases or adding volume to the low spot being treated. While most treatments are temporary, they are also some of the safest, most effective, and inexpensive cosmetic treatments for the effects of aging skin.

  In the last few years, there has been a great deal of research devoted to creating longer-lasting effects for injectable fillers, and some dermal fillers now contain substances that aren’t readily absorbed by the human body in order to attain that goal. A qualified plastic surgeon should be able to advise you on the best solution to meet your own objectives.

• What are injectable fillers made of?

  Though the line has blurred over the recent past, due to “natural” substances being synthesized in laboratories, dermal fillers were commonly classified into two categories, natural (fat and collagen) and artificial (trademarked products such as Radiesse®, Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm®, and more). Many of these synthetic substances consist primarily of hyaluronic acid, a compound found naturally in human skin and tissue.

  When cosmetic surgeons refer to fat injections or fat transfer, they mean removing fat from one part of a patient’s body and moving it to another site (after the fat undergoes a purification process). One advantage of using a patient’s donated fat cells is that allergic reactions are practically impossible. Some fat will be re-absorbed, but the proportion varies widely based on the location and the surgeon’s technique.

• Collagen Fillers

  Collagen is another natural substance; a protein found in all mammals’ skin, bones, and connective tissues. Collagen fillers used for cosmetic purposes are produced with either a human or bovine base. It is used in a similar way to fat to lessen the appearance of nasolabial folds, frown lines, crow’s feet, and scars.

  There are several types of synthetically produced dermal fillers that utilize different substances, but the most common are based on hyaluronic acid. Constituted into gel-like liquids of varying thicknesses and textures, these products tend to offer longer-lasting results from a single treatment than collagen or fat. Hyaluronic acid-based products include Juvederm®, Restylane®, Perlane®, and Dermalive®. Products that use other biocompatible compounds are Radiesse®, ArteFill©, and Sculptra®.

• What is the injection process?

  As stated, dermal fillers are simply injected into the appropriate area by your cosmetic or plastic surgeon. However, training and experience have a great effect on the patient’s final appearance and the effective length of treatment. Most treatments require a series of small injections at different depths for the best results. Properly performed injections also reduce the potential swelling, bruising, and tenderness associated with recovery. Some products may require massaging or other physical manipulation after injection to smooth out granularity or lumpiness.

• What are side effects of injectable fillers?

  The most serious side effects for most patients after treatment will be temporary redness, swelling, and occasional numbness or bruising. It is common practice for a surgeon to overfill an area when using any dermal filler to account for some immediate absorption by the patient’s body. This may take anywhere from a few days to weeks to subside. Many patients enjoy their positive results within hours of treatment.

• What does HALO feel like?

  With a topical anesthetic and integrated cooling technology, most patients experience very little discomfort. Most patients describe the treatment as a feeling of heat with occasional prickling sensations, but are generally comfortable. After the treatment, most patients will continue to feel warm for an additional 15 to 30 minutes, or a bit longer with deeper treatment levels.

• When can I return to normal activities?

  For the first 24 hours, you should keep your skin protected according to your clinician’s instructions, but after that, you will be able to go about your normal activities. After the first 24 hours, your skin will begin to peel, but you will be able to wear makeup.

• How many treatments do I need? When will I see results? How long will my results last?

  What’s great about Halo is that you can choose how many treatments you want! Discuss with your clinician your needs and you can choose to have one or two more aggressive treatments or have multiple treatments that are less aggressive and achieve a similar goal over a longer period of time. You will see initial results between day 2 and 5 after your HALO treatment, but your skin will continue to improve over time. Most patients see the greatest improvement in the first 2 to 3 weeks. Your HALO results can last for years to come, as long as you continue to keep your new healthy skin protected at all times using UV sunscreen.

• What results can I expect?

  You will see improvements in the appearance of skin in addition to significant removal of discoloration, improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduced pore size, skin reflectivity and glow.

• How many treatments will I need?

  The number of treatments needed will vary from patient to patient and your clinician will personalize a treatment plan based on your needs and desired outcome.

• What will happen during the procedure?

  The procedure is typically gentle and safe. Generally, there is no need for a topical anesthetic; however, your clinician may choose to use it. Your eyes will be protected with safety shields or glasses. You may briefly feel a warm or “rubber band snap” sensation as the light is absorbed by the targeted areas. Your procedure may take as little as a few minutes depending on the size of the area to be treated and the type of procedure performed. Your clinician will discuss all of your options with you including the benefits, risks and what to expect.

• What should I expect after the treatment?

  You may experience some redness that should resolve within a few hours. Consult your clinician if it does not. For some spots, you will see a darkening of the treated areas followed by fading and flaking off at a later stage. Results depend on your skin type, the number of treatments, and the area treated.

• How long will it take to recover and what aftercare procedure should I follow?

  This is a non-invasive and typically gentle procedure with virtually no downtime. In most cases, you are able to return to work and resume most of your activities immediately. Your clinician will provide you with more information on what to expect as well as give you an aftercare plan to follow that will involve avoiding direct sun exposure and using sunscreen.

• What is the treatment like?

  A series of pulses will be repeated over the treatment area to ensure best results. While the face and neck can typically be done within 30 minutes, the actual time will depend on the size of the area treated. There is no need for a topical anesthetic, however, your clinician may choose to use one on more sensitive areas.

• What should I expect after the treatment?

  You may experience some mild redness in the treated area immediately after treatment and this should return to normal within minutes. Since the SkinTyte procedure is non-invasive there is typically no downtime so you can resume regular activities immediately following the treatment. You can also apply makeup and sunscreen after each session.

• What results should I expect? How many treatments will I need?

  SkinTyte procedure results may vary from patient to patient. SkinTyte is recommended for patients who desire moderate, noticeable skin improvement without having to undergo surgery. Full results often take up to four months.

  The number of treatments needed will vary from patient to patient and your clinician can personalize a treatment plan based on the level of improvement you desire.

• What type of aftercare will I need?

  No special skincare regimen is required following the treatment. However, you should always protect your skin from direct sun exposure and use a good sunscreen. Your clinician will provide you with more information on what to expect as well as give you an aftercare plan to follow that will involve avoiding direct sun exposure and using sunscreen.