As early as your 20s, you may notice a loss of elasticity and volume in your skin. During your 30s, you may notice the first signs of sun damage that happened in your teens. By your 40s, you may see significant changes in the texture and firmness of your skin.
While these changes are natural, they are typically unwanted and may spur questions about how to protect your skin from further signs of aging. Montante Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics offers non-surgical procedures to help you feel confident in your appearance. A Hydrafacial in Richmond can gently rejuvenate your skin to restore a fresh and youthful glow.
What Is a Hydrafacial?
A Hydrafacial is a professional, multi-step process that involves cleaning, exfoliating, and infusing serums into your skin. This 30 to 60-minute treatment uses patented technology that board-certified nurse practitioner Shelly Montante can customize to suit an individual’s specific skin issues.
During the first step, Shelly thoroughly cleanses the skin using high water pressure to remove debris, including dead skin cells as well as sebum or skin oil. Next, she applies a mixture of natural exfoliators, including glycolic and salicylic acid. Finally, she uses an instrument that looks like a small pen to remove the remaining dirt from the pores, including impurities and blackheads. This device simultaneously applies a hydrating serum that Shelly has chosen specifically for your skin.
Benefits of a Hydrafacial
Hydrafacial is a popular service because it provides immediate results, leaving the face brighter and firmer. This powerful, non-invasive treatment helps remove dead skin cells while moisturizing and hydrating the skin. After a treatment session, patients require no recovery or downtime before returning to their normal activities.
Hydrafacials can even out your skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation and other signs of discoloration. The combination of cleaning, exfoliating, and extraction also helps reduce acne and prevent future outbreaks. The serum applied during the treatment helps reduce the visible appearance of aging, such as fine lines and large pores.
The Hydrafacial process is suitable for all skin types and can be paired with other skin treatments, such as dermal fillers, Botox, or laser treatments, to achieve your aesthetic goals.
Differences Between Hydrafacial and Other Exfoliating Treatments
While many procedures exfoliate the skin, there are key differences between a Hydrafacial and other microdermabrasion or chemical peel treatments. Microdermabrasion uses abrasive crystals to remove dead skin, which can be rough on people with fragile complexions. In contrast, the Hydrafacial process is gentle, refreshing, and soothing.
Chemical peels use a solution to exfoliate the skin, and those with darker skin tones may develop hyperpigmentation after the treatment. In addition, chemical peels are not recommended for people with a history of skin scarring, using medications that increase skin sensitivity, or whose jobs will not allow them to stay out of the sun during the healing period. There are none of these concerns with a Hydrafacial, which can safely restore the appearance of all skin types and tones.
Call Today to Schedule a Hydrafacial Treatment in Richmond
You have one chance to make a first impression, and your face is the first thing people notice. If you are not satisfied with your skin or are noticing signs of aging, you could benefit from a Hydrafacial in Richmond. This treatment can help reduce the appearance of large pores and fine lines while hydrating, smoothing, and refreshing your skin.
Our team understands you face challenges each day, and dissatisfaction with your appearance should not be one of them. Our skilled and experienced physician will customize treatment recommendations to meet your concerns and help you to meet your aesthetic goals. Call Montante Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics today to learn more.