What is HydraFacial and how does it work?
HydraFacial is a medical facial that uses hydradermabrasion: a handheld tip combines a swirl of water with gentle suction to lift away dead skin and clear the pores, while hydrating serums soak into the freshly cleaned skin. Each visit moves through the same stages, cleanse, exfoliate, extract and hydrate, with an optional booster for a specific concern. It works on the surface, so sagging skin needs a lifting treatment instead.
HydraFacial benefits
- Clean, clear pores: blackheads and congestion lifted out without squeezing.
- Gentle exfoliation: dull surface cells cleared, so skin looks fresh and even.
- Deep hydration: serums leave dry skin soft, plump and comfortable.
- An instant glow: visible the moment you sit up, ready for any event.
- No downtime: back to work or your evening plans straight after.
- Kind to sensitive skin: water and suction, with no needles and no scrubbing.
HydraFacial for blackheads, acne and clogged pores
For blackheads and oily, breakout-prone skin, the treatment adds a mild glycolic and salicylic acid peel that loosens dead skin and oil inside the pores, then gentle suction lifts out the debris. In a study of 20 adults with mild to moderate acne, six sessions two weeks apart took many of them to clear or almost clear skin. Sessions are usually every 2–4 weeks, then monthly, alongside your acne skincare or medicine; deep cystic acne and acne scars need a different treatment.
HydraFacial before and after
Straight after one session, skin looks brighter and feels softer and cleaner, which is why so many people book one before a wedding or event. Over a course, the changes build: in a study, six sessions left fine lines and pores visibly smaller and skin texture smoother. Our patients share their own results in the videos below.
HydraFacial price in Pakistan
HydraFacial costs from Rs 6,995 a session, the same at all 12 of our clinics.
7-step HydraFacial
Our everyday deep-cleansing, hydrating facial
Rs 6,995 per session
Platinum HydraFacial
Adds a chemical peel chosen for your skin, plus extra steps
Rs 9,995 per session
3 Platinum sessions Save Rs 8,995
About Rs 7,000 a visit
Rs 29,985 Rs 20,990 for the course
Free consultation first · Any current offer is explained at the clinic
Who shouldn’t have HydraFacial?
HydraFacial should wait if your skin is sunburnt or broken, or you have a cold sore. Tell your doctor if aspirin or salicylic acid has ever caused a reaction, or if you are pregnant, use prescription skin creams or took isotretinoin recently.
Your HydraFacial, step by step
- Free consultation: your doctor checks your skin type and picks the right serums.
- Cleanse and exfoliate: a gentle tip lifts away dead, dull surface cells.
- Extract: soft suction clears pores without squeezing or harsh scrubbing.
- Hydrate: antioxidant serums are infused for soft, dewy skin; about 40 minutes in all.
- Upkeep: a session about once a month keeps your glow going.
Results and recovery
Your skin looks dewy and bright, and feels soft and clean, the moment you sit up. There is no downtime: a light pink flush settles within an hour or so, and light make-up is fine the same day. The glow lasts a few weeks, regular sessions build on each other, and a daily moisturiser and sunscreen help it last longer.
Aftercare
- Light make-up is fine the same day
- Skip sauna, steam and hot yoga for 24 hours
- No scrubs or face masks for 48 hours
- Use SPF 30 or higher every day
Why choose Cutera Aesthetics
- Doctor-led: your HydraFacial is assessed, planned and performed by our qualified doctors.
- Free consultation: an honest assessment and a clear plan before you commit to anything.
- HydraFacial near you: at all 12 clinics in 7 cities, at the same price. Find your nearest clinic.
Sources
- Freedman BM. Hydradermabrasion: an innovative modality for nonablative facial rejuvenation. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2008; 7(4): 275–80.
- Razi S, Truong TM, Khan S, et al. Hydradermabrasion through the lens of line-field confocal optical coherence tomography. Skin Research and Technology, 2024; 30(4): e13684.
- Storgard R, Mauricio-Lee J, Mauricio T, et al. Efficacy and tolerability of HydraFacial Clarifying Treatment series in the treatment of active acne vulgaris. Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2022; 15(12): 42–46.
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