Difference between hydra facial and peeling?

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Am a 34 years old lady with un even skin , i have darker skin tone around my lips and some scars from acne on my cheecks, my skin was always clear and nice and even going through this decided to pay a visit to a therapist (not sure if a dermatologist). she adviced me to go for 3 peeling sessions and then 3 hydrafacial sessions afterwards. i come to know that both treatments are similar infact people advice to go for hydrafacial more than peeling as its saver !! can you tell the difference ?

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

If your main skin care concerns are darker skin tone and acne scaring, I would recommend prepping your skin first with a hydrafacial that uses add on's like Britenol, which helps with pigmentation and overall brightening of your skin tone. Then, after your skin is prepped and ready do a series of three VI peels. It's important to have your Dr. or Esthetician look at your skin and examine the best course of action for you.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis.  We see atrophic and hypertrophic scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to discuss the best treatment options for your type of skin. .

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Bruce Rodgers, MD · Answer

Depending on how deep your scars are, you may need a medium-depth chemical peel. The hydrafacial can help with some pigmentation concerns, but most likely will not help with the scars. Hydrafacial is a great treatment to combine with other treatments such as skin pen, chemical peels, and lasers for optimal results.

Jennifer Parker Porter, MD, FACS · Answer

Hydrafacial involves a light chemical peel. There are also serums that help with pigmentation. Superficial chemical peels have been a longstanding go to for improving pigmentation. There are a wide variety of peels available based on your skin type and condition to be addressed. Consultation with your doctor in conjunction with the aesthetician should lead to a safe regimen for your skin type.

Ahmed Maki, DO, FACS · Answer

So a hydra facial is more useful for skin texture and also pores/breakouts and preventing those.  A peel is more of a skin resurfacing type of tool which can do the same but also is helpful in collagen production and dermal rejuvenation.  So long answer short its not a one or the other thing but instead both because they do different things for the skin.

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