hydrodermabrasion, ultrasonic, and radio frequency

USED IN OUR hydro facial

WHAT IS hydroDERMABRASIOn, ultrasonic, and radio frequency

Hydrodermabrasion is very similar to Microdermabrasion in that it is a mild skin resurfacing treatment. Water is powered onto the skin to provide a hydrating deep cleanse.

Ultrasonic technology is used in two parts of this facial. Gentle sound waves are used through a pore-cleansing attachment to rid this skin of blackheads and built up oil. Ultra-sonic sound waves are also used after the application of high grade serums to penetrate them deep into the skin.

Radio Frequency technology is used towards the end of the facial to stimulate collagen production and encourage your skin to naturally boost its own nutrient supply.

HOW DO they WORK?

Hydodermabrasion works by gently flushing the skin with water and then immediately suctioning it away. You can think of it as a mild jet wash for your skin.

With Utlrasonic technology, the inaudible, high-energy ultrasound waves penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, mildly warming the tissue. This makes excess oil and pore blockages soften for easier removal and also stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms to ramp up collagen production

To explain Radio-frequency, below is an extract from an article in Hapers Bazaar:

While you can’t simply ‘drop’ more collagen into the skin, you can prompt the cells responsible for producing it – the fibroblasts - to work a little overtime. Indries (senior aesthetician) describes radiofrequency as one of her favourite collagen induction therapies. “It’s a form of electromagnetic energy”, she explains. “When applied to the area treated, it causes a molecular friction, producing heat. The actual source of the heat is the frictional resistance of the tissue. By doing this, we can contract the collagen fibres, resulting in an immediate skin-tightening effect, as well as delayed collagen synthesis, meaning the results are both instant and cumulative."

Indeed, the immediate results can be impressive. A single session will likely leave you with a noticeably firmer and lifted appearance, with the skin around the nasolabial folds and jawline looking especially taught and fresh. “It's great for softening fine lines – especially the nose to mouth lines – as well as lifting the cheeks and tightening the jawline,” - (Abigail James, London facialist)

HOW IS THE TREATMENT PERFORMED?

Each of these technologies are seamlessly incorporated into our Hydro Facial. The Hydro Facial machine has several attachments, all of which are made to be effective at delivering the treatment to the skin, yet still feel relaxing.

HOW DO I KNOW IF this treatment IS RIGHT FOR ME?

A Hydro Facial is great for anybody from the signs of ageing to mature skin. We would adjust the treatment to very sensitive skins.

WHAT IS THE DOWN TIME?

There is no strict downtime, however skin sensitivity will be heightened and you will need to follow a simple skincare routine the week after.