Is a HydraFacial Painful?

During a HydraFacial, patients are exposed to various sensations such as suction and vibration. However, most find the treatment to be painless. The overall feeling is cooling, relaxing, and revitalizing, and there is no downtime afterward.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Most patients see visible results after a single HydraFacial session. The skin will appear smoother and feel more hydrated for five to seven days post-procedure. However, multiple treatments can have a more cumulative benefit and effect. Speak to our aesthetic team to learn more.

How Long Until I See Results?

Patients will notice an immediate improvement in the skin’s tone and texture after a HydraFacial, and these benefits will continue to improve in the coming days.

Can I Combine a HydraFacial With Other Procedures?

We recommend combining a dermaplaning procedure with a HydraFacial to boost its effects. During dermaplaning, a special blade is used to remove fine vellus hairs (peach fuzz) and dead skin. These two treatments can give the skin a particular radiance when paired together. Other available services include chemical peels to exfoliate and microneedling to stimulate collagen production. Our aestheticians at Greco MD in Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia) can also help you plan out a self-care regimen to cleanse, exfoliate, nourish, hydrate, and protect your rejuvenated skin.

What Are the Risks Associated With a HydraFacial?

HydraFacials are non-invasive and come with minimal risk, especially when compared to laser treatments or plastic surgery. Minor risks may include: Redness Irritation Breakouts

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Introduction to the HydraFacial

A HydraFacial is an innovative, multistep skin rejuvenation solution that involves cleansing the complexion, exfoliation, and deep nourishment. Soothing and non-invasive, the HydraFacial combats dull skin, signs of aging, and collagen loss to produce a brighter, more inviting countenance. Our highly skilled aesthetician at Greco MD is located in Bala Cynwyd, and we provide this reinvigorating treatment to patients in the Main Line, including Villanova, Bryan Mar, and Wayne, PA. With a focus on patient satisfaction, the team at Greco MD performs an array of customized HydraFacials to help you look and feel revitalized and renewed.

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What is a HydraFacial?

HydraFacial is a popular and effective treatment for correcting a wide range of skin imperfections, from wrinkles and age spots to enlarged pores and hyperpigmentation. It cleanses and nourishes the skin with deeply restorative serums and elixirs and roots out dead skin cells, debris, dirt, and oil from the pores, resulting in a clearer, brighter complexion. Because of its gentleness, a HydraFacial is appropriate for almost any patient, even those with sensitive skin.

Types of HydraFacials we Offer

Greco MD in Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia) offers several restorative HydraFacial packages customized to your needs. These include:

Signature

This is the traditional HydraFacial session, which involves multiple steps: deep cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and protection. The process removes debris, impurities, oil, and dead skin cells while nourishing the skin with personalized serums that replenish vitality and shield the skin from environmental damage.

Clarifying

A clarifying HydraFacial is ideal for improving congested or acne-prone skin. The first step is dermaplaning, which removes dead skin cells for extra exfoliation while allowing skincare products to be absorbed more efficiently. This is followed by a Signature HydraFacial protocol and LED Light Therapy to improve the visible effects of aging further and kill acne-causing bacteria.

Deluxe

The Deluxe package consists of all the essentials of the Signature HydraFacial as well as a targeted HydraFacial booster for addressing specific skin imperfections. It is followed by LED Light therapy to maximize anti-aging effects and promote collagen production.

Platinum

This is the most comprehensive HydraFacial experience. Begin your treatment with detoxifying lymphatic drainage to remove excess fluid, toxins, and inflammation OR dermaplaning, which removes dead skin and peach fuzz, allowing for better product absorption. The next step is a Deluxe HydraFacial protocol, followed by LED Light Therapy.

What Are the Benefits of a HydraFacial?

HydraFacials come with numerous benefits, making them among the most sought-after rejuvenation treatments for all skin types. Advantages include:

Corrects rough skin texture
Clarifies the skin tone
Softens lines, wrinkles, and creases
Unblocks clogged pores
Nourishes and replenishes the skin
Firms and energizes the complexion
Combats superficial damage and hyperpigmentation
Gentle, well-tolerated treatment
It can be highly customized to the individual
No downtime or discomfort
Safe for all skin types and tones

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Who Are the Best Candidates For a HydraFacial?

HydraFacial treatments are extremely gentle and are, therefore, suitable for almost everyone. Additionally, the serums and hydrating solutions used during the process can be customized to individual needs, making it the ideal non-invasive rejuvenating procedure. Younger patients prone to occasional breakouts may benefit from gentle extractions using a combination of glycolic and salicylic acid. On the other hand, mature and sun-damaged skin may benefit more from treatments targeting pigmentation and skin texture. Patients with active skin infections should avoid HydraFacial sessions till their infection or inflammatory skin condition subsides.

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What’s the First Step?

Your Hydrafacial Journey With Dr. Timothy Greco

The first step with any cosmetic treatment at Greco MD in Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia) is to meet with our friendly, knowledgeable team for a private consultation. During this initial meeting, we will analyze your skin, review your medical history, and discuss your concerns in detail, allowing our aesthetician to create a one-of-a-kind treatment plan for improving your complexion. Once your treatment date is confirmed, there are a few important guidelines to follow that will help you make the most of your HydraFacial:

Avoid retinoids and exfoliating products for 24-48 hours before a HyrdaFacial
Don’t wax or shave the targeted regions for 24 hours prior to your session
Don’t schedule a facial or chemical peel within the two weeks before your appointment.
Avoid direct sunlight prior to a HydraFacial, and use a broad spectrum 30 SPF sunblock when you go outdoors.
On the day of your session, don’t wear any makeup or cosmetics.

What to Expect on the Day of a HydraFacial Treatment

A HydraFacial session includes three steps: Cleansing, exfoliating, and hydrating. Every step works in conjunction with the others for a unified effect. The treatment takes less than an hour, for the signature Hydrafacial and slightly longer for the other add on Hydrafacial services. The rejuvenated glow can last for a week or longer. During a HydraFacial, your aesthetician will deliver a variety of rejuvenating serums personalized to your needs. It is also possible to incorporate dermaplaning, LED light therapies, and lymphatic drainage as part of a HydraFacial treatment session.

The HydraFacial wand is a device with versatile attachments that are moved over the treatment area to open pores for a deep cleanse. It uses gentle suction to extract impurities and dead skin cells painlessly. The vortex fusion drenches the exfoliated skin with cleansing, hydrating, and moisturizing serums. This quick and relaxing treatment session is gentle and non-invasive, and no downtime is involved. You can return to daily activities immediately after a HydraFacial and wear makeup as desired.

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HydraFacial Recovery

There is no downtime after a HydraFacial, as the treatment is gentle and non-invasive. As with other exfoliating treatments, the skin becomes sensitive to sun damage after a HydraFacial session. We recommend using a physical block sunscreen and avoiding irritants such as toners, astringents, harsh detergents, and topical retinoids for 1-2 days after treatment. Our aestheticians can also help you identify gentle emollients that can help soothe the skin and protect its rejuvenated glow.

How Much Does a HydraFacial Cost in Philadelphia, PA?

The cost of a HydraFacial in Philadelphia will vary depending on the treatment type chosen and the severity of your skin concerns. After completing your in-depth skin analysis and medical review during your private consultation at our office in Bala Cynwyd, PA, we will provide a customized quote.

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Why Choose Dr. Greco?

At Greco MD in Philadelphia, all aesthetic treatments, including the HydraFacial, are overseen by Dr. Timothy M. Greco, MD, FACS, a double-board-certified plastic surgeon credentialed by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This ensures your safety as well as harmonized, balanced cosmetic results. Our private state-certified surgical center is located at 2 Bala Plaza (adjacent to Saks Fifth Avenue) in Bala Cynwyd, PA, and is equipped with the latest in cutting-edge skincare technology. Dr. Greco serves as the Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He currently holds medical licenses for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Minnesota.

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Hydrafacial FAQ’S

We recommend combining a dermaplaning procedure with a HydraFacial to boost its effects. During dermaplaning, a special blade is used to remove fine vellus hairs (peach fuzz) and dead skin. These two treatments can give the skin a particular radiance when paired together. Other available services include chemical peels to exfoliate and microneedling to stimulate collagen production. Our aestheticians at Greco MD in Bala Cynwyd (Philadelphia) can also help you plan out a self-care regimen to cleanse, exfoliate, nourish, hydrate, and protect your rejuvenated skin.
HydraFacials are non-invasive and come with minimal risk, especially when compared to laser treatments or plastic surgery. Minor risks may include:
- Redness
- Irritation
- Breakouts

Schedule a Consultation

If you want to learn more about how a HydraFacial can gently but powerfully revitalize your complexion, call Greco MD today at 610-664-8830 to schedule a private consultation with one of our outstanding aestheticians.