Hydrafacial™ vs Microdermabrasion: What’s Sets Them Apart?

It’s true—we just can’t stop talking about Hydrafacial™, but that’s okay! We’re still glowing about bringing the fantastic beauty platform into our Houston spa. While the treatment is still new to many, our goal is to help educate our longstanding and new clients/friends about the beauty platform and how it sets itself apart from other treatment options. 

Hydrafacial™ vs. microdermabrasion: What sets these two treatment options apart? That’s one of the most common questions we hear at the spa from people unfamiliar with the platform's ins and outs. While both treatments aim to improve the skin's appearance, they use different techniques and ultimately will provide different results.  

Let’s take a moment to discuss what sets these two treatments apart and why Hydrafacial™ is considered by most to be the more advanced beauty treatment option!

What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive cosmetic procedure that exfoliates the skin. It uses a hand-held device to spray fine crystals or a diamond-tipped wand to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells. The technique has been popular since the 1980s/90s, and people have successfully reduced the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, and minor scars with it.

Now, microdermabrasion can deliver positive results, but it’s somewhat limited in its ability to deeply cleanse or hydrate the skin; this is where Hydrafacial™ steps in as a more sophisticated option!

What is Hydrafacial™?

Hydrafacial™ is a newer, more advanced skin treatment that uses a patented three-step process: cleansing, exfoliating, and infusing the skin with nourishing serums. The entire process is performed with a specialized machine/wand that works like a vacuum, gently removing dead skin cells, debris, and impurities while simultaneously hydrating the skin. 

Perhaps the coolest feature of Hydrafacial™ is that the program tracks each client's progress and recommends different strategies to achieve the best, personalized results!

Awesome Features of Hydrafacial™

• A Powerful Cleansing/Hydration Combo

Unlike microdermabrasion, which only exfoliates, Hydrafacial™ also deeply cleanses and hydrates the skin. After the exfoliation step, the machine/wand delivers nourishing serums customized to your skin’s needs. Hydrafacial™ is also suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, because it doesn’t use abrasive crystals or harsh chemicals.

• Very Little Downtime and Custom-Tailored Plans 

One of the standout benefits of Hydrafacial™ is the near-zero downtime, which means you can go about your day immediately after the treatment. The treatment can be tailored to target specific skin concerns, such as acne scars, hyperpigmentation, fine lines, or enlarged pores. The serums used can be adjusted depending on the condition of your skin, or your skin care goals.

• Lasting Results 

Since the skin is both exfoliated and hydrated, the results of a Hydrafacial™ tend to last longer than other treatment options. You’ll notice an immediate glow, and the deeper benefits, like improved texture and reduced wrinkles, become more apparent over time!

Hydrafacial™ vs Microdermabrasion- What Sets Hydrafacial™ Apart?

• Deeper Cleansing: Hydrafacial™'s ability to extract impurities from the skin’s pores while delivering hydrating and anti-aging serums sets it apart from microdermabrasion, which focuses more on surface-level exfoliation.
• Gentler on the Skin: While microdermabrasion can sometimes cause redness or irritation, especially for sensitive skin types, Hydrafacial™ is much gentler. The special vacuum-like technology is non-invasive and provides a soothing experience.
• Hydration Boost: Microdermabrasion temporarily dry skin by removing the outer layer, whereas a Hydrafacial™ infuses moisture into the skin during treatment, leaving it soft, supple, and hydrated.

Hydrafacial™ vs Microdermabrasion - The Evolution of Skincare

Both Hydrafacial™ and microdermabrasion are effective, but Hydrafacial™ offers a more comprehensive/gentle approach that’s, quite honestly, the next phase of advanced skincare practices. By combining deep cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration into one treatment, Hydrafacial™ provides results that are hard to argue against.

If you’re Hydrafacial™-curios, why not give it a try? Contact us today to learn more about the treatment and book your appointment, too!