The Dream Machine

The Dream Machine
As I entered menopause, I heard about the classic symptoms of hormonal imbalances—hot flashes/night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, and hair loss. Who knew that declining estrogen levels could cause acne? My experience has been the classic symptoms as well as skin changes, mainly facial skin with acne. I hope you had a chance to read my recent post on face mapping, which showed why acne occurs in certain areas of your face.

It was during the perimenopause phase that I sought out a dermatologist to combat the fierce case of acne I developed–helping to get it under control. My esthetician recommended the latest and greatest to combat acne scarring and reduce the large oily pores on my face. For many years, I happily endured microdermabrasion and chemical peels that brightened my acne-dulled skin.

Now, no more harsh chemicals or lasers for me, enter in the newest skin rejuvenation and skin resurfacing treatment in cosmetic medicine, the $60,000 dream machine that offers the HydraFacial.  Hydrafacial targets fine lines and wrinkles, congested and enlarged pores, oily and acne-prone skin, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone.  Sun-damaged skin can also be treated with HydraFacials. Sounds like this machine was developed for women like me, as this stage of my life, I seem to have a variety of skin issues the HydraFacial can address and repair.

The HydraFacial debuted at the American Academy of Dermatology’s Annual Meeting in 2005, it won Skin Magazine’s industry equipment “Best of the Best award in 2006, and was nominated again in 2007 and 2008.  HydraFacials was even featured in InStyle magazine in 2009 as the ‘hottest celebrity pre-bridal facial.”

The reviews say HydraFacials are effective but also gentle enough for sensitive-skinned patients like me. They are fast, pain-free, and safe for all skin types.

The HydraFacial is a non-invasive, liquid skin resurfacing system with no downtime. It instantly hydrates the skin, helping one achieve smooth, well-cleansed, hydrated, moisturized skin in a matter of 20 minutes.

The HydraFacial is done in four easy steps:

1.  Cleaning and Exfoliation: Dead skin cells are removed to reveal healthy new skin.
2.  Acid Peel:  This gentle peel helps loosen dirt and debris from pores without irritation.
3.  Extractions:  Painless, automated extractions use vortex suction to clean out pores.
4.  Hydration:  Antioxidants and Hyaluronic Acid are Vortex-Fused to nourish and protect.

Cost:

$150.00 – $200.00 per session, depending on the amount of antioxidant serums infused into the skin through Vortex-Fusion, the most advanced application of nutrients to the skin.

I chose the HydraFacial because my esthetician recommended this new treatment. After years of doing either microdermabrasion or chemical peels, I believe I have made a difference in keeping my skin youthful. I welcome the opportunity to see quick and painless results; I hope to update you with before and after photos after my first series of HydraFacial treatments.  Thank you, dream machine, for the hope of clear skin!