The secret to gorgeous, glowing, youthful skin? Promoting the health of your skin with a combination of high-quality skincare products and aesthetic treatments that are tailored to your specific skin needs. At Timeless Laser & Skin Care in Westlake, OH, we know that a Hydrafacial treatment is an excellent option for anyone who wants to achieve timeless beauty.
How Often Should You Get a Hydrafacial?
This facial treatment addresses skin health at every layer and infuses your skin with supportive nutrients that will rejuvenate your skin from the inside out. But how often should you have this treatment? The ideal treatment timeline for most people is once a month. This treatment frequency is best to boost the health of the skin without upsetting the natural cycles of your skin health, such as natural cellular turnover.
However, the frequency of your treatment may depend on your skin condition and what stage you are in in your treatment timeline. For example, people who have severe acne or other skin conditions may require a few initial treatments at least twice a month to reset the health of the skin. After your desired results are achieved with these initial treatments, your maintenance treatments can then be scheduled once a month to generate the best results.
Can More Frequency Benefit Your Skin?
There are some specific circumstances where more frequent Hydrafacial Ohio treatments may be more beneficial. Scheduling your treatment appointments more closely together may be ideal for certain skin types, particularly if this treatment is your main method for skin maintenance. If your treatments are scheduled as frequently as every two to three weeks, then you may need to revise your at-home skincare products to produce the best results. Some skin conditions that may require more frequent treatments include:
Acne-Prone
Acne comes in many forms, including pimples, cystic acne, dry skin, blackheads, whiteheads, enlarged pores, and oily skin. Redness and irritation are also very common with acne-prone skin, which can make it difficult to use certain skincare products during a breakout. Because acne-prone skin faces so many challenges, having treatments more frequently may be a good way to regain control over the health of the skin.
For example, the root causes of acne are acne-causing bacteria and dead skin cells that are shed irregularly from the skin. Both of these causes can be managed with more frequent Hydrafacial treatments since the treatment process for this facial technique will eliminate bacteria on the skin, exfoliate dead skin cells, and infuse the skin with nutrients. Acne-prone skin affected by topical scarring may also benefit from more frequent treatments.
Oily or Very Dry
Both oily and very dry skin can be a problem – especially when these conditions happen at the same time. It might seem counterintuitive, but people who have very oily skin are also often dealing with dry skin. When this happens, it usually occurs because the skin is initially dry or irritated (such as from skincare products or the environment) and the skin tries to overcompensate by producing more oil. The problem is that more oily on dry skin that can’t properly shed dead skin cells compounds your skin problems.
This treatment can help you tackle both of these problems at once by getting oil production under control and helping your skin shed dead skin cells. Oily skin is best managed when the skin is hydrated; by intensely hydrating the skin, the skin will no longer produce high levels of oil or sebum, which will then allow for more regulated natural oil production over time. Retraining the oil production of your skin can have the added benefit of preventing acne breakouts, helping cosmetics look better, or simply promoting a better skin appearance.
Irregular Cellular Turnover
One big factor that may impact the frequency of your facial treatments is the natural rate of your cellular turnover. Most people have a natural cellular turnover rate of 28 to 40 days, with older people having longer cycles than younger people. However, if your skin cells shed irregularly because of dryness, acne, or other skin conditions, then the overall health of your skin will be negatively impacted.
People who have irregular cellular turnover, such as those who have acne-prone skin, may require more frequent treatments for the sake of their skin health. If you have tried to regulate your cellular turnover at home with products like retinol, chemical exfoliants, or Vitamin C without much benefit, then more frequent initial treatments may reset your cellular turnover cycle.
How Long Do Results Last?
The results of this Hydrafacial treatment can last for one to four weeks, depending on the health of your skin, the frequency of your treatments, and your at-home skincare routine. Most first-time patients will be able to enjoy glowing skin results for about one week after this treatment. When your skin is in better condition, your results will gradually last longer and your skin will continue to improve in appearance over time.
The results of this treatment are focused on the health and function of your skin. The various steps in this treatment (cleansing, exfoliating, extracting, and hydrating) all contribute to boosting the health of the skin. This is why you will be able to enjoy softer, smoother, and brighter skin immediately after your treatment. Your results will include softened fine lines and wrinkles, more even skin tone and texture, improved skin elasticity, and even mild collagen production.
Can You Enhance or Prolong Your Results?
Absolutely. Just like any other aesthetic treatment, your results will be even better when you take good care of your skin after your treatment appointments. For most people, this means using skincare products that will support your aesthetic goals and adopting a consistent skincare routine that will help you maintain your desired results. It’s also important to adopt healthy lifestyle practices to support the health and appearance of your skin, as well as protect your skin from the sun.
Skincare Products
The skincare products you use are your first resource to promote healthier skin. You should cleanse your skin twice a day, apply moisturizer, and use active skincare ingredients that target your aesthetic concerns. Your skincare routine should be built around your skin concerns, which is why the routine used for acne-prone skin will not be the same as the routine used for anti-aging.
If you aren’t sure what skincare products are good for your skin goals, please speak with our skincare experts for product recommendations. Both the ingredients used for your treatment and the timing of using those ingredients will play a crucial role in maintaining your desired results. For example, you can use both Vitamin C and retinol during the same skin routine, but you should allow at least 30 minutes between applications to avoid canceling the ingredients out.
Diet and Hydration
Your diet has a major effect on the health of your skin. Skin-supporting vitamins are very popular right now, but there isn’t much clinical proof for consuming additional biotin, for example. Having a balanced diet, on the other hand, does have proven results for supporting better skin health and function. Getting all of your required vitamins and minerals through your food or vitamin supplements can be beneficial for skin health.
Likewise, it’s also important to get enough water each day. Your skin relies on adequate water to stay hydrated and supple. When your skin does not have enough water, it will be more prone to dryness and skin laxity. Additionally, drinking enough water helps flush toxins like acne-causing bacteria from your skin.
Sun Protection
Finally, another important way you can maintain the results of your Hydrafacial treatment is to wear adequate sun protection during the daytime. UVA and UVB rays are incredibly harmful to the skin, causing problems from sun damage to early visible aging to excessive skin dryness. For the health of your skin, you should wear SPF 30 or higher anytime you plan to be outside during the daytime, or even if you are sitting near a window on a sunny day. Sunscreen should also be worn even if the day is cloudy.
Achieve Timeless Beauty
What is timeless beauty? For most, the most timeless beauty is simply having healthy skin. One of the best treatments to enhance the health of the skin is a Hydrafacial, which treats the skin at every level and infuses the skin with supportive hydration and nutrients. This aesthetic treatment is gentle and effective enough to be used monthly for most people. Contact us at Timeless Laser & Skin Care in Westlake, OH to schedule your first treatment today.