Is the SilkPeel Dermalinfusion the same as the hydrafacial system?

Silk Peel Dermal Infusion now known as "Diamond Glow" is like a combination of hydrafacial and microdermabrasion. The first two passes are used with a diamond grit tip to exfoliate the skin and the third pass is used with a smooth tip to infuse the solution deeper into the skin. Hydrafacials typically do not include exfoliation.

Like the dermalinfusion, hydrafacial cleanses, exfoliates and extracts and infuses - just with slightly different modalities. For example, the hydrafacial uses a wet peel for its microdermabrasion effect while dermalinfusion uses the classic diamond tipped microderm for exfoliation

Thanks for your question. I have seen all great answers so far and would echo their previous sentiments. Hydrafacials is a great, hydrating, but more superficial treatment. The Dermalinfusion gets deeper using higher levels of exfoliation to increase penetration of the product. I would also agree that Allergan's acquisition of Dermalinfusion is going to bring some major advances to the product. 

Great question! Its asked very often they are very similar in devices.  They are both meant to cleanse, exfoliate and infuse serums simultaneously.  They are both really great  accomplishing this also.  The dermal infusion I feel works a little more effectively for a deeper cleansing facial where the hydra facial will plump and hydrate the skin more.  Both are amazing devices and you will see great results either way you go!

No, the two are not the same. The hydrafacial is more wet and just uses water. the Diamond Glow exfoliates with a small tip. Serums with vitamins can be added at the same time.

Diamond Glow is the newest of the super hydrating facial treatments.  It has evolved from the SilkPeel and Dermal Infusion technologies and you will see the names interchanged for a while.  It has the distinct advantage of being part of the SkinMedica/Allergan family.  The great skin care advances developed by SkinMedica are now being applied to the hydrating/exfoliating facial with the ability to infuse serums deep into the skin. These SkinMedica infusions can be customized for the individual problems and concerns of every patient.  These are wonderful treatments for skin health and beauty especially when combined with SkinMedica skin care.

These are definitely two different devices!  I demo'ed both in my office and found the silkpeel (also known as the dermal infusion) to be superior.  Both clean your skin and vacuum out your pores and then infuse various treatments to the skin.  The big difference is the hydrafacial saturates the "skin surface" (that is a quote from their website,) while the dermal infusion actually infuses the treatment past the surface to the dermis.  That way, when you wash your face the evening after the treatment you can't wash off the dermal infusion treatment--whether it was vit C, salc acid, hyaluronic acid, etc, it stays in the skin and keeps working.  
The hydrafacial gets a lot of press and has a big marketing budget but it is not equivalent to a dermal infusion.  If a good cleaning is what you are after, both do a good job, and either is fine.  If you want a treatment to help fix a certain problem the dermal infusion is the way to go. 
Hope this is helpful,
Dr. Amy

Hello! Both Silkpeel and Hydrafacial are very similar with providing suction and serum infusion into the skin but there is one big difference. Silkpeel also known as "Diamond Glow" uses a diamond tip to provide micro-dermabrasion which physically exfoliates dead skin cells. The suction brings the skin to make contact with the diamond tip and the dead skin cells are removed and sucked away all while a serum is being infused into the skin. This ensures that the serum goes further into the skin without dead skin cells blocking the way. Micro-dermabrasion will help improve scarring, reduce hyperpigmentation and fine lines, even skin tone and improve skin health. Hydrafacial has an exfoliating tip that can provide similar exfoliation, but is not as effective as the diamond tip the Silkpeel uses. Hydrafacial is great for a boost of hydration and making the skin more plump and reducing fine lines and it doesn't typically provide long lasting results.

Lemme give you the non-salesy answer.... Originally, the founders of the company that made Silkpeel, had a difference of opinion and split up. One kept the Silkpeel business, and the other went on to create Hydrafacial. They are very, very similar, yet also different because they have to be legally! Hydrafacial truly had an amazing marketing push behind it - and that's why that brand name is more well-known. However, Silkpeel was recently acquired by Allergan - the makers of Botox and many injectables. And I expect a lot of news and development will be going into that device because an enormous company is now backing it!"This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."