For people who have never booked a facial

Many people in Armonk, men especially, have never had a facial and are not sure what one involves. The HydraFacial is a sensible first: it suits every skin type, there is no downtime, and nothing about it is meant to be an ordeal. Bellava’s own page describes it as a choice for men as well as women looking to restore radiance.

What puts first-timers off, and how this differs

“Extractions hurt.” Here blackheads and other impurities are lifted out by the device’s vacuum, so no metal tools are pressed into your skin.
“My face will be red for days.” There is no peel that needs healing time. Any redness fades quickly, and at most a mild tenderness, like a light sunburn, can linger for a few hours.
“It takes all afternoon.” A HydraFacial runs about 30 to 60 minutes from start to finish.
“I won’t know what to ask for.” You do not need to. Every treatment begins with a skin analysis and a short talk about what bothers you.

The steps, briefly

Cleanse and peel. Suction cleans the pores while a mild glycolic and salicylic acid peel loosens dead skin.
Extract and hydrate. Impurities are drawn out and hyaluronic acid serums are delivered in their place.
Fuse and protect. Antioxidants and peptides go on to protect the skin. LED light is used during the treatment as well.
Finish. A moisturizer, then a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

The serums are chosen for what your skin is doing, whether that is congestion and breakouts, dryness, uneven colour or early lines.

Who gives it

Bellava’s HydraFacials are performed by its licensed medical estheticians. Semira Crecco-Donnelly brings more than 20 years in the field, and Natalina McEwan more than 12 in plastic surgery and medical aesthetics. Semira’s page names Armonk among the towns she serves.

After the first one

Skip a hard workout for the rest of the day; otherwise you can go back to work or home as normal. Benefits build with repeat visits, and clinicians usually suggest one every four to six weeks. Bellava’s membership includes a HydraFacial each month for people who want to make it routine.

Armonk patients ask

Is it really for men too? Yes. It is suitable for all skin types, and the steps are the same.

How far is it? Bellava is about 13 miles north of Armonk, roughly 19 minutes without traffic, at 182 Route 117 Bypass Road in Bedford Hills.

Can I come before work? Bellava opens at 9 am on weekdays, and stays open until 7 pm on Mondays and Thursdays.

How do I book? Press Book Now to choose an appointment online.

HydraFacial for Armonk, NY