HydraFacial for Bedford Village, NY

How it compares with other facials

A HydraFacial uses a device with a vacuum tip that exfoliates and infuses serums at the same moment, a process known as hydradermabrasion. Set beside the treatments people usually weigh it against:

• Microdermabrasion exfoliates with fine crystals but neither deep-cleans the pores nor delivers serums.
• Dermaplaning removes the surface layer by hand with a blade, again without cleaning the pores, and carries a higher chance of irritation.
• A traditional chemical peel uses stronger solutions and can mean several days of recovery, whereas a HydraFacial uses a mild glycolic and salicylic acid peel and needs none.
• Laser resurfacing, such as CO2, removes layers of skin to change texture; it is far more invasive and the recovery is longer.

That gentleness is why it suits every skin type, and men as much as women.

What happens on the treatment chair

1. A look at your skin. Your esthetician examines it and asks what you would like to change.
2. Cleanse and exfoliate. Suction clears the pores while the mild acid peel lifts away dead cells.
3. Extraction. Blackheads and debris are drawn out by the vacuum rather than pressed out with metal tools.
4. Infusion. Hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and peptides go in, chosen for acne, dryness, discoloration or aging, with LED light used along the way.
5. Finish. A hydrating moisturizer, then broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Allow 30 to 60 minutes. You feel mild suction and pressure, and it is not painful.

The estheticians

Bellava’s HydraFacials are given by licensed medical estheticians. Natalina McEwan brings more than 12 years in plastic surgery and medical aesthetics, and Semira Crecco-Donnelly, who holds HydraFacial credentials, has over 20 years of experience. Both also perform Vivace RF microneedling and dermaplaning, so a facial can become one part of a longer skin plan. Meet the estheticians.

Making it a habit

The benefits build with repeat visits, and every four to six weeks is the usual rhythm. Bellava’s membership includes a HydraFacial every month, which suits anyone planning regular treatments. From Bedford Village, plan on about ten minutes without traffic each way, with Route 22 heading north and then Bedford Center Road and Harris Road, and Saturday appointments run from 10 am to 2 pm.

Bedford Village patients ask

Can I exercise afterwards? Avoid heavy exercise for the rest of the day. Everything else can carry on as normal.

Will my skin look red? Any redness fades quickly, though some people feel a mild tenderness, rather like a light sunburn, for a few hours.

Does it help with breakouts? Yes. The extraction step clears congestion, and the serums can be chosen for acne-prone skin.

Can I book online? Yes. Press Book Now to choose a time.