Our skin is a visual representation of our health, as many say. As a result, most people want their skin to look its best at all times of course.
Microdermabrasion and hydrodermabrasion are two procedures that require no surgery or recovery time, but make a huge difference in skin vitality and appearance. The results are similar, but there are a few key differences that can make one procedure better than the other.
What Is Microdermabrasion?
With microdermabrasion, a handheld wand sprays microcrystals on the face to exfoliate the skin.
The abrasive crystals slough off dull, surface level skin cells, revealing the fresher skin underneath. The procedure is minimally invasive. Outside of some redness and sensitivity to sunlight, there are virtually no side effects other than smoother, refreshed skin. Some downtime is taken because of the use of abrasive crystals. Sensitive skin and those who have rosacea are not recommended to adopt this treatment.
What Is Hydrodermabrasion?
Hydrodermabrasion replaces the crystals with water. It uses water and suction to lift dead skin and what is sitting inside the pore, then puts hydration back in. Because the water gives the suction something to work against, it does not drag on the skin the way a dry vacuum does, which is why it suits sensitive skin better.
Aftercare
Both procedures involve exfoliation, so avoid direct sunlight afterwards and use sunscreen if you are going out. Use gentle cleansers and moisturizers, drink plenty of water, and watch for any prolonged redness or irritation.
After hydrodermabrasion it is better to moisturize and wait a little before taking any further action on the skin, but no downtime is needed. If red patches appear they usually disappear within a short period. Some people need multiple treatments to see their best result.
Which Procedure Is Better?
It depends on your skin. People with sensitive skin are usually better suited to hydrodermabrasion. Certain conditions such as acne and blotchiness can be made worse by microdermabrasion, in which case hydrodermabrasion is preferred.
If you have active acne, rosacea, or you are using retinoids or accutane, see a dermatologist before starting any of this.
What is HydroBloom?
HydroBloom is a hydrodermabrasion device for home use. It uses water suction rather than a dry vacuum, which is the same reason clinics use water.
It comes with 6 interchangeable heads, a charging cable and a user manual. It is $79, delivered free anywhere in Lebanon, and you can pay cash when it arrives. After use some facial redness is normal and usually settles within 5 to 10 minutes.
Beauty tips: read the safety instructions before first use. Do not shake the product hard, invert it, or block the exhaust port while using it. Do not hold it in one place on the skin, keep it sliding and lifting.
Is it cheaper than the clinic?
That depends on how often you go. We wrote an honest comparison of what a clinic session costs against doing it yourself, including what the clinic genuinely does better: HydraFacial price in Lebanon vs doing it at home.