Is it possible to have a hydrafacial ruin your skin? (Photo)

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This is my second hydrafacial and my skin is progressively getting worse. Before my estetician recommended a hydrafacial I was just working on acne scarring and getting my face pigmentation normal. Now I feel like my skin is the worst it's ever been. The first hydrafacial I got so many breakouts but I figured it was my skin just detoxing. This time it's even worse and I'm just so discouraged. It's been over a week since this facial and this acne wasn't here before my facial.

Brandon Richland, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question. Science behind hydrafacial is to lead the skin to optimal health. Looking at your pictures it seems as if you may be experiencing hormonal breakouts. It is best to consult a dermatologist for a better suited treatment. Home care is also important when dealing with acne. It is best to follow a medical grade skincare routine to pair with your facial treatments. Sometime hydrafacial can make the skin purge as its detoxing but it shouldn’t cause cystic acne. We recommend that you see a licensed aesthetician who is hydrafacial specialist for these types of treatments.

Elise Grenier, MD · Answer

Hydrafacials shouldn't ruin your skin or make it worse. I can't speak to what is happening with your skin directly because I don't know what strength of peel and what booster you might have used on your skin. Also if there was a red or blue light that was used during your treatment. However, Hydrafacials are excellent at treating acne. I would also suggest using the AviClear laser for acne treatment. In three sessions, 1 month apart you will see an improvement in acne by 92%. It is also cleared in Canada for the treatment of acne scaring as well. We have seen that AviClear will reduce pore size and improve skin texture with skin tightening too. Its an exciting new treatment the future of clear skin for acne sufferers.

Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD · Answer

Normally a hydrafacial would help with breakouts but it's possible that the treatment is irritating your skin and causing breakout. The breakout could also be caused by other issues. I would recommend seeing a dermatologist for topical medications for your acne. IPL treatments work well for reducing pigment. Chemical peels can help with both acne and pigment especially a peel with salicylic acid.

Rekha Tailor, MBChB · Answer

Many thanks for your question. I think it would be beneficial to invest in a good cosmeceutical skincare range such as Dr Zein Obagi ZO Skin Health. This will help restore your skins barrier function and essentially make it work the way it should. This will also help rejuvenate and restore your skin so that you will see less breakouts and quicker recovery time from any treatment. HydraFacials are a great accompaniment to address your skin issues however, so keep persevering with both.

Best of luck with your treatment.

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