A clean, hydrated glow in 30 minutes

A HydraFacial is a facial done with a hydradermabrasion machine. A spiral tip under vacuum exfoliates the skin with water-based glycolic and salicylic solutions, suctions debris out of the pores, and then pushes hydrating serums into the cleared surface, all in about 30 minutes with no downtime.

It’s an FDA-registered Class I device, not an FDA-cleared or FDA-approved one. At Skinovatio Arlington Heights it’s done by a licensed esthetician.

The cost depends on four things: the tier you choose, which sets how many steps and serums are included, any booster serums for a specific concern, add-ons like LED light or the neck and chest, and whether you book a single visit or a series.

A series costs less per visit because the benefit is cumulative. Every treatment starts with a consultation and a plan in writing, and the deposit you pay to book comes off your treatment.

For a week of clearer, more hydrated skin, yes, and it’s a low-risk way to try a med spa for the first time. Patients on RealSelf report the glow lasting five to seven days, and small studies show fewer blackheads and less flaking with repeated sessions.

If you’re hoping for wrinkles, scars, or loose skin to change, it won’t be worth it. Those need collagen-building treatments, and a HydraFacial doesn’t build collagen in any lasting way. We can recommend options that do.

Thirty to 45 minutes, depending on boosters and add-ons. There’s no numbing and no prep, so the appointment starts when you sit down.

You can drive, go back to work, or continue your day right afterward. Your skin may be pink for an hour or two.

Usually yes, with a change to the solutions. The treatment is surface-only, with no needles or heat. The standard peel step uses salicylic acid, which most clinics swap out during pregnancy, and we do the same.

Let your esthetician know before the appointment so the right solutions are prepared, and check with your OB if you have any doubt.

It exfoliates dead surface cells, clears blackheads and congestion from the pores, and hydrates the skin with serums, so it looks brighter and feels smoother right away. A 20-woman biopsy study found six sessions thickened the epidermis and reduced fine lines, pore size, and pigmentation.

What it doesn’t do is build collagen in a lasting way, treat wrinkles or laxity, or remove pigment. Results last about a week and build with repetition.

DiamondGlow is a different maker’s exfoliate-and-infuse facial. We don’t offer it, so we can’t compare the two from firsthand experience.

What we can say is that the published data on this kind of facial (a biopsy study, an acne series, and a 2024 imaging study) was done with hydradermabrasion and HydraFacial specifically. If you’ve had DiamondGlow and liked it, you’ll likely enjoy a HydraFacial too.

Classic microdermabrasion sands the surface dry, with crystals or an abrasive tip and suction. HydraFacial does the same job wet, with acid solutions instead of abrasion, and adds the serum infusion at the end. If you have sensitive skin, you’ll usually find the wet version more comfortable.

Both are surface treatments with no downtime. We don’t run a classic microdermabrasion machine at Arlington Heights, so HydraFacial is the version we offer.

They do different jobs. Microneedling reaches into the dermis to build collagen, so it treats texture, pores, fine lines, and early scarring, with a day or two of redness and a series of three to four sessions. A HydraFacial stays on the surface and treats dullness and congestion with no downtime.

If your skin is smooth but looks tired, a HydraFacial is a good choice. If you have texture or scarring you can feel with a fingertip, we recommend microneedling with PRP.

Yes, it works well before an event. Aim for two or three days before, rather than the morning of. That gives any pinkness time to fade and lets the hydration settle so makeup goes on evenly.

If your skin tends to break out after a facial, we can skip the extraction step, so mention it when you book.

A HydraFacial is a surface treatment with no lasting side effects, so there’s nothing to undo. If it isn’t the right fit, you don’t need to book another one.