What should you know about a Dermalogica HydraFacial?

HydraFacial is a brand-associated style of hydradermabrasion. A handheld tip moves across the skin while solutions and suction help loosen surface debris and collect material from pores. The exact sequence and added serums vary by provider. It may leave skin temporarily pink or tight, and it is not the same as treating deep acne, a rash, infection, or a suspicious lesion.

Learn more about the [Hydradermabrasion Device](/technology/hydradermabrasion-device/) used for this type of procedure.

Tell the practitioner about eczema, rosacea, active acne inflammation, cold sores, recent sun exposure, allergies, and products that make you peel. Avoid scheduling over broken or infected skin. Follow instructions about pausing exfoliating products and restarting them after treatment. Use gentle cleanser, moisturiser, and sunscreen afterwards; do not squeeze treated pores or add strong acids immediately. A consultation should clarify the device, suction level, fluids, and whether extraction is appropriate for your skin.

Ask for advice if redness, swelling, tenderness, or stinging is getting worse rather than settling. Prompt medical review is needed for blisters, pus, spreading warmth, fever, eye symptoms, or a severe allergic reaction. Persistent acne, pigment change, or a recurring rash needs a diagnosis rather than repeated facials.

Ask who will perform the procedure, which concerns it can realistically address, what products or medicines to pause, how sensitive skin will be protected, and what aftercare is included.