It uses a patented device and single-use serum cartridges, and it is delivered in a clinical setting. The results are more consistent than a manual facial because congestion is cleared by suction and serums are infused into the skin.
For brighter, clearer, well-hydrated skin with no downtime, most people find it worthwhile. It will not soften deep lines or lift sagging skin, and we will say so if another treatment would suit you better.
Many people do, but we keep the serums conservative and check with you first. Please tell us at booking if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
At Dental & Wellness London, Islington, a HydraFacial is from £160 per session, or £800 for a course of six. London prices typically range from about £150 to over £300.
Every four to six weeks suits most people for maintenance, because a result lasts two to four weeks. A course of six, roughly monthly, builds a more lasting improvement.
The result is temporary without repeat sessions, and it will not soften deep lines or lift sagging skin. Mild redness can last an hour or two.
No. The suction feels like a light tug and most people find it relaxing. There are no needles and no downtime.
A regular facial is mostly manual. HydraFacial uses one device to exfoliate, clear congestion with gentle suction and infuse serums, so the result is more consistent and there is no squeezing.
At our clinic, HydraFacial, microdermabrasion and a skin peel are each from £160 per session, so choose by what your skin needs rather than by price.
Yes, and it is often the best plan: a course of peels for renewal, with HydraFacial in between. We set out combined plans in writing.
HydraFacial, with none. Microdermabrasion can leave skin pink for a few hours; peels range from no visible peeling to a few days of flaking.
Congested, breakout-prone skin often responds best to a chemical peel, sometimes alongside HydraFacial. Active inflammatory acne may need a medical plan first.
Usually HydraFacial, because it hydrates as it exfoliates and tends to leave reactive skin calm. Microdermabrasion and stronger peels can be too much for very sensitive skin.
If your assessment suggests a secondary cause — a thyroid issue, a medication, a hormonal shift — the right step is investigation with your GP, not an injectable. We will say so directly.
Underarm treatment is the most straightforward. Hands and feet can be treated but are more uncomfortable and sometimes better suited to specialist referral; we give an honest view at assessment.
A small number of people notice slightly increased sweating in untreated areas (compensatory sweating). It is usually minor, and it is part of the honest conversation we have before you decide.
The injections are very fine and most people tolerate underarm treatment comfortably; sensitive areas such as the palms can be more uncomfortable, and we discuss comfort measures beforehand.
For underarm hyperhidrosis the effect typically lasts several months before gradually fading, at which point the treatment can be repeated. The exact duration varies between individuals.
It is a recognised medical condition. Excessive sweating beyond the body's thermoregulatory need can significantly affect work, clothing, and social life, and it is assessed and managed clinically.
No. We postpone light-based hair removal during pregnancy.
Common reasons include lighter or finer hair, hormonal changes, a tan, or the device reaching its limit for your skin and hair.
Most people describe both as a quick, warm snap. Cooling makes treatment comfortable for most.
Yes, many people use a home device for maintenance after a clinic course. Avoid using them in parallel during your course.
Both are safe in trained hands with settings matched to your skin. We have both a Lynton Nd:YAG laser and Lynton IPL and choose by skin type; the risk of burns or pigment change is higher on darker or tanned skin with any light treatment.
Usually several months of regular use, and results tend to plateau at a moderate reduction.