Hydrafacial or Microneedling?

By Mary Basiadima, 12 April 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] or ? If you had to choose one…….which one would it be?

They are both fantastic for many skin issues and a must when it comes to your skincare .

How do you choose them?

What’s the ?

What are the pros and cons of each ?

After this blog you will know the answer to those and more.

First we’ll take a look at .

Microneedling

There are many devices o. Years ago it was only done in or spa. Today, with handheld and electronic devices, can be done at home too.

The is the most common microneedling tool. It looks like something you find in your kitchen. It has a handle attached to a rolling cylinder with hundreds of mini spikes on. You can buy dermarollers with length spikes, depending on the results you want to achieve.

Many clinics use an electronic pen of a . is one of the most popular brands.  It is a more comfortable treatment with quicker due to the precise vertical of micro needles. It also works better on the whole face areas the dermaroller finds .

As cannot be performed at home we will compare it to Dermapen microneedling in a clinic.

Collagen induction therapy

is a collagen induction which is popular worldwide. It is considered a skin .

to your bodies collagen production, it causes micro punctures to the skin using its stainless-steel surgical grade .

Several are needed for best results, can be seen from one treatment. For skin conditions 4 to 6 sessions are required.

is as a progressive treatment. appear once new collagen is formed, taking to up to 6 weeks.

It can be undergone by anyone considered in good health and is seen as a step up from facial peels or similar .

Advantages of microneedling:

is ideal for :

Disadvantages of microneedling:

is minimally invasive. It the skins so could lead to scarring.  There is also the risk of which is greater if at home. Longer needles may bend and cause larger wounds which can also lead to scarring and infection.

With microneedling the depth of the needles can be set from a gentle 0.5mm to a more aggressive 2.5mm. The higher the the more uncomfortable treatment will be. It also on your tolerance for pain.

Numbing cream or a anaesthetic can be before. This time spent in a clinic as it must be applied 30+ minutes before you start.

While side include minor irritation and redness for a few days after.

Other side effects can include

Hydrafacial

Is a beauty treatment which cleanses, and your skin. There are many types of Hydrafacials, The most popular is the 6 stage Hydrafacial lasting 60 minutes. Express 3 stage Hydrafacials lasting 30 minutes are also available.

Treatments can be with called "boosters" to tackle skin issues like tags or brown spots.

How It works 

is for all skin types. It is known for from your skin.

The firstly cleanses and the skin with the patented Hydrafacial spiral tip. Then using a vortex nozzle, pores are to unclog & remove dead skin cells.

Finally, specialised hydrating and nourishing serums are pushed into the pores. The serum usually consists of hyaluronic acid, and .

Cleanse + Peel- The first step is a deep cleanse to remove old, dead and damaged skin.

Extract + Unclogging of pores with gentle suction dirt and debris.  Nourishing serum are infused to quench the skin.

Fuse + Protect- your skin is drenched in antioxidants and peptides to heal your skin.

Hydrafacials are quick and easy. They can get your skin event-ready in less then an hour.  No pre-planning or is required.

It is also suitable for regular use to slowly build and improve your skins appearance over time. Results are noticeable after just one session. With no you can apply makeup straight after.

Side effect are rare. They may include a slight redness and tightness for 60 after the .

There is no pain associated with this procedure at all.

How to choose between microneedling and Hydrafacial?

Choose for glowing skin.

Chose microneedling for collagen building and to smooth the appearance of scars.

Hydrafacial is superb if you want to pamper yourself and feel a million !

Microneedling will firm your skin

Hydrafacial is ideal to clear your pores.

will intensely your skin.

is a better option then if you have deep, permanent acne scars and other facial scarring and listed earlier. It is great if you want to replace elasticity and firm your skin. It is not a good choice if you are prone to or are unable to tolerate slight pain or needles.It is for all skin tones like Hydrafacial.

Microneedling is amongst the best invasive treatments to also skin.

is superb for quickly and deeply cleansing and your skin. (). It hydrates and fine lines and and your general appearance as well as the benefits listed above.

If you live in London near one of our why not speak to us today about having a or . We are London’s laser and skin specialists by over 500,000 since 2008 for their laser and skin treatments[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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