Hydrafacial

Yes! Hydrafacials are gentle enough for sensitive skin yet effective enough for those with oily or congested skin. Our providers tailor the treatment to your specific skin type, ensuring you receive optimal results without irritation.

A Hydrafacial uses advanced vortex technology to cleanse, exfoliate, extract, hydrate, and infuse your skin with antioxidant protection—all in one treatment. It’s different from a traditional facial which typically only involves cleansing and exfoliation.

To prepare for your appointment, we recommend the following:

• Stop using retinoids, exfoliants, and acids like glycolic or salicylic acid for at least 3 days prior.
• Avoid sun exposure and facial waxing or threading for 2 days before the treatment.
• Arrive with a clean face free of makeup.

One of our providers begins with a brief skin assessment to personalize your treatment. The Hydrafacial process typically takes 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes and involves no pain—only a refreshing, soothing sensation as the device treats your skin.

No, you can return to your normal routine immediately after treatment. Many patients notice an instant glow that makes their skin look refreshed and radiant right away.

Yes, you can apply makeup immediately after your treatment if you choose, but many patients prefer to enjoy their fresh, post-treatment glow without it.

Results are not permanent, as your skin continues to shed and produce oil over time. For the best ongoing benefits, we recommend getting a Hydrafacial every 4 to 6 weeks to maintain hydration and keep your skin clear.

Most patients benefit from regular treatments every 4 to 6 weeks to maintain healthy, hydrated skin year-round. Your provider will create a schedule tailored to your skin’s needs and goals.

After a Hydrafacial treatment, we recommend using a gentle cleanser and applying SPF daily to protect your refreshed skin. 

Daily sun protection also protects your skin after any exfoliating service. It maintains your results and supports your long-term skin health by preventing UV damage. 

Staying hydrated also helps extend your results.

Avoid heavy exfoliation, retinoids, or active skincare products for at least 48 hours, or until our team gives you permission. Because your skin has just received exfoliation and targeted treatment, it’s important that you give it time to recover.

Our team may also recommend medical-grade at-home skincare products that can boost your glow between visits.

Yes, HydraFacials work even better when we combine them with other treatments. We may recommend a Hydrafacial in Chapel Hill as a maintenance treatment or as a single step in a more comprehensive plan. We can use this treatment to support hydration, improve clarity, and even boost texture, depending on your long-term skin health goals.

This treatment pairs well with treatments like dermaplaning, chemical peels, and laser and light procedures like Moxi Laser and BBL. 

Our dermatologist-led team helps you decide where Hydrafacial fits into your plan. For example, we might suggest scheduling a treatment between laser sessions, before a special event, or as part of regular skin maintenance.

Hydrafacial uses a specialized handpiece that creates controlled suction as it moves across your skin. This process helps loosen buildup, lifts debris from pores, and removes dead skin from the surface. 

At the same time, the system delivers hydrating, skin-supporting serums into the skin. The treatment works through steady vacuum-assisted exfoliation and infusion. After your Hydrafacial in Chapel Hill, your skin can feel cleaner and smoother, without the side effects of aggressive manual pressure.

Hydrafacial can refresh skin that looks dull, dry, congested, uneven, or tired. Especially before an event or when you want to feel confident, a personalized skin treatment helps your skin look radiant and photograph beautifully.

Because the treatment combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, and serum infusion, our team also uses it as part of a broader skin plan. 

Hydrafacial does not replace every corrective service, but it can maintain clarity and hydration between more significant skin health such as chemical peels, microneedling, or light-based care.

You may feel light suction, a cooling sensation, or gentle movement from the handpiece as it passes over your skin. The treatment should not feel sharp, painful, or uncomfortable.

Our team checks your skin before beginning and adjusts the session based on your needs. If your skin feels dry or sensitive, we can use a more conservative approach. Let us know how you feel during your appointment, and we will happily adjust to keep your experience positive and refreshing.