Show patients their result before they treat.
A hydrating 'hydrafacial' that cleanses, exfoliates, and infuses serums in one no-downtime treatment.
Sarah Jenkins
Plan • Energy Device
Recommended Protocol
Hydradermabrasion
HydraFacial MD Elite • Monthly
Maintenance & Follow-Up
Ongoing plan
Hydradermabrasion cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and infuses hydrating serums in one pass using a vortex of water and actives — the treatment behind the 'HydraFacial.' It smooths texture, unclogs pores, and brightens dull skin with an instant glow and zero downtime. It's gentle enough for most skin types and ideal as a monthly treatment.
Hydradermabrasion combines gentle exfoliation with a vortex of water and active serums that simultaneously cleanse, extract debris from pores, and flood the skin with hydration. Devices like HydraFacial, Geneo, and Aquafirme deep-clean congested skin, smooth texture, brighten dull tone, and leave an immediate glow — all without the abrasion or downtime of older methods. Results are visible the same day and safe for nearly every skin type.
For a practice, hydradermabrasion is a signature, repeatable service that drives membership and add-on revenue, and it's the perfect 'event-ready' treatment patients book before weddings and photos. Because it feels great and shows instant results, it's an ideal first impression that opens the door to deeper protocols. Previewing the refreshed, hydrated result on a patient's own photo helps justify a monthly cadence and the boosters that personalize each visit.
Hydradermabrasion
Category
Energy Device
Typical cadence
Monthly
Downtime
None — skin may look pink for a few hours.
Typical range
$100–$300 per session
From in-clinic procedures to at-home regimens, Afters maps the full range of options — so patients can see what each one would do for them, on their own photo, before they commit.
Energy-based and resurfacing platforms providers use to deliver this treatment in clinic.
The named products and devices patients search for — each with what it is, who makes it, and how it fits a visual plan.
The most recognized 'glow' facial — cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and hydrates in one machine-driven treatment.
View brandAllergan's diamond-tip resurfacing facial that exfoliates and infuses SkinMedica serums simultaneously.
View brandEach concern maps to its full range of options — and lets patients preview their result before they commit.
Smoothing rough, uneven, or bumpy facial skin for a refined, radiant complexion.
Explore concernPatchy discoloration, blotchiness, and dark spots that leave the complexion looking uneven and lacking clarity.
Explore concernA tired, lackluster complexion lacking radiance from dehydration, dead-skin buildup, and environmental stress.
Explore concernVisibly dilated pores and dark, clogged blackheads that make skin look rough and uneven.
Explore concernClogged pores, breakouts, and inflammation on the face, chest, or back.
Explore concernSmall, shallow wrinkles that show up first around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
Explore concernCommon questions patients ask about hydradermabrasion — and what practices should be ready to answer.
HydraFacial is the best-known brand of hydradermabrasion — a device that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and infuses serums in one session for an instant, hydrated glow.
Once a month is typical for maintaining clear, glowing skin, though many people book one before a big event for an immediate refresh.
Yes. The gentle extraction and exfoliation help clear congested pores, and clarifying boosters can be added for acne-prone skin without the irritation of harsher treatments.
None. Skin may look slightly flushed for a few hours, but most people leave glowing and can apply makeup the same day.
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View treatmentAfters simulates the outcome on a patient's own photo and builds a visual 12-month plan — so consults convert and average ticket climbs.