HydraFacial

• Discontinue retinoids (Retin-A, Tretinoin, retinol) and exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA, glycolic, salicylic) 48 to 72 hours prior to your appointment.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for 72 hours prior. We cannot treat sunburned skin.
• Avoid other facial treatments, peels, or dermal fillers in the treatment area for 2 weeks prior.
• Avoid waxing, laser hair removal, or depilatory creams on the treatment area for 48 hours prior.
• If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex), let us know when booking. An outbreak can be triggered by treatment, and a preventive antiviral prescription can be arranged through our nurse practitioner.
• Please disclose all skincare products, medications (especially isotretinoin/Accutane, current or within the past 6 months), and any recent cosmetic treatments during your consultation.

Arrive with clean, product-free skin if possible; no makeup is ideal. Come well hydrated. The HydraFacial handpiece feels like a cool, wet vortex moving across the skin with light suction; it is comfortable for nearly everyone, and most people find it relaxing. You will see the treatment solutions and what was lifted from your skin at the end, which is oddly satisfying.

• Your skin will look noticeably brighter immediately. There is no downtime, and any mild flushing settles within an hour or two.
• Mild redness or warmth for a few hours after treatment is normal and resolves on its own.
• Avoid makeup for the rest of the day; let your skin breathe overnight.
• Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, hot tubs, and swimming pools for 24 hours.
• Do not use retinoids or exfoliating acids for 48 to 72 hours after treatment.
• Apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and avoid prolonged direct sun for 72 hours.
• Avoid waxing or other hair removal on the treated area for 72 hours.
• Stay well hydrated and follow any product recommendations from your aesthetician to extend your results.

• Active skin infection or open lesions in the treatment area: Treatment will be postponed until fully resolved, including active cold sores.
• Sunburned or significantly irritated skin: We cannot safely treat compromised skin; please reschedule.
• Recent isotretinoin (Accutane) use: Tell us if you are taking it now or have within the past 6 months so we can adjust or defer treatment appropriately.
• Known allergies to skincare ingredients: Please disclose all product and ingredient allergies before treatment.
• Recent facial surgery, laser, or injectables in the area: Depending on timing, we may modify or postpone your facial. Please disclose all recent procedures.
• Uncontrolled skin conditions in the treatment area: Active flares of eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea may need to calm before treatment.
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding: Most of our facials can be adapted; please tell us in advance so ingredients (such as certain acids) can be swapped for pregnancy-safe alternatives.
• Active, severe acne flare or recent oral steroid use: Suction and exfoliation may aggravate acutely inflamed skin; we may adapt or defer.
• Shellfish or aspirin sensitivity: Some HydraFacial boosters contain related ingredients; disclose these allergies so boosters can be selected safely.