Hydrodermabrasion or dermaplaning: which specialty facial?
Choose Simply Hydrodermabrasion if your skin looks dull, feels dehydrated or has visible pores, and choose the Simply Dermaplaning Facial if peach fuzz, rough texture or smoother makeup is the goal. Both take 75 minutes. Hydrodermabrasion starts at $185 and dermaplaning is $160.
How they differ
Simply Hydrodermabrasion uses the Zemits HydroDiamond machine. Customized serums exfoliate while gentle suction lifts away dead skin cells and clears congested pores, and hydrating serums are infused in the same pass. It finishes with a calming mask, moisturizer and sun protection.
The Simply Dermaplaning Facial uses dermaplaning, a gentle exfoliation technique that removes dead skin cells and fine peach fuzz. A seaweed jelly mask follows, with a neck, chest and upper arm massage while it sets, then hydrating serums and a nourishing moisturizer.
Side by side
Both start with a double cleanse. Here is where they part ways:
- Best for: hydrodermabrasion for dull, dehydrated skin or visible pores; dermaplaning for peach fuzz, rough texture and smoother makeup
- Price: Simply Hydrodermabrasion is $185, or $270 with a gentle peel; the Simply Dermaplaning Facial is $160
- Time: both are 75 minutes
- Extras: the dermaplaning facial includes a neck, chest and upper arm massage
- Sensitive skin: hydrodermabrasion is gentle enough for all skin types, including sensitive skin, and the version without a peel has no downtime
When The 50 or The 75 is the better choice
If it is your first visit or you are not sure what your skin needs, the facial guide suggests starting with The 50 or The 75. The 50 ($115, 50 minutes) covers a double cleanse, exfoliation, extractions, serums, face massage, a customized mask, moisturizer and SPF.
The 75 ($160, 75 minutes) adds a full face, neck, décolleté and upper arm massage plus one enhancement, such as LED red light with scalp massage, ice globes or oxygen infusion. Either can be booked with a peel: The 50 with a peel is $200 and The 75 with a peel is $240.
Still deciding?
If breakouts are your main concern, the Simply Acne Treatment is designed for that instead. Whatever you book, describe your skin goals on the intake form and Leica will adjust the treatment to your skin that day.
You can always try the other specialty facial on a later visit and see which one your skin prefers.
