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Learn all about the iconique Medi Facials from Dr.B.K.Garg
In the aesthetic industry, when it comes to beauty treatments, a rejuvenating facial has always been the norm. The current trend in facials is moving away from all-purpose facials to problem-solving targeted facials. The latest medi-facial is designed to effectively resurface the skin, reduce fine lines, drives cellular renewal or in short slows the aging process. So ladies, throw out your regular anti-aging products; it’s time to achieve the ultimate ‘youthful glow’ with this revolutionary technique.
Medi-facial is a specific skin-pampering technique that combines medicine and aesthetics to provide cosmetic treatments in a spa ambiance. These facials are designed to give consumers instant results for targeted skin concerns, like dark spots, pigmentation and fine lines. Key benefits to look out for? Wrinkle-free, smooth and youthful glowing skin.
Speaking about trending oxygen facial, celebrity makeup artist Gina Brooke says, “Madonna indulges in this lavish beauty treatment before every concert. She always travels with her $14,200 Intraceuticals oxygen machine and also has one in each of her six homes.” When the Madonna Oxylight Facial skincare line first launched in 2017, it instantly grabbed attention in the beauty industry. Who doesn’t want to know the secret behind flawless skin of 61 years old pop singer?
Indian actress Isha Koppikar says “I have heard of oxygen facials. It is the new beauty mantra in the West and I would love to try it as I’ve heard it can renew skin cells and also fight bacteria that causes acne.”
Medical facials, also known as photo facials incorporate mild peeling agents, advanced types of equipment and specific techniques like microdermabrasion, peels, Photorejuvenation (IPL), LED therapy, microcurrents and a combination of these. They are done under the guidance of a dermatologist. Unlike other beauty facials, they are not based on chemical bleaching principle, rather they induce targeted blend of hyaluronic acid, botanical extracts, antioxidants, peptides and/or vitamins.
Some of the very popular medi-facials are Oxygen facial, Hydro-facial and AHA facial. These facials improve the tone, texture, and collagen production in the skin, thus slowing down the aging process. Its phenomenal anti-aging effect is a reason why celebrities like Madonna are using it to get that perfect red carpet look.
Oxygen facial is popular amongst celebrities like Miranda Kerr, Victoria Beckham, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Wand Madonna. The idea behind this treatment is to stimulate cells to help initiate the production of healthy cells and lift the facial muscles. “Oxygen skin treatment leaves my skin radiant and glowing,” says Victoria's Secret model, Miranda Kerr.
"I use it obviously for facial firming and contouring," Madonna says. "I use it to penetrate the product into my skin. I use it for muscle soreness. I use it for lymphatic drainage. I use it to help reduce cellulite when my muscles are sore”. Since its Madonna approved, we can only assume it does exactly what it says.
There are varieties of beauty facials available at a spa that typically provides a good massage and instant effect but doesn’t penetrate skin deep. While these facials work on the superficial layers, medical facial incorporates advanced devices like mesoporation and ultrasonics to help them penetrate deeper layers giving promising long-lasting results. The goal of general beauty facials is based on relaxation, and while medical facials are more tailored towards true facial rejuvenation. In vampire facial, platelet-rich plasma is injected into the skin for stimulating cellular growth. Is there any other normal facial that can provide such effects?
The main difference between other normal facials and medical facials is that the medical facials are target facials and can be customized to accommodate your skin needs. It could be rectifying aging, dehydrated, sun-damaged, or acne-prone skin. Considering all levels of the skin, various medical techniques can be blended to achieve maximum results.
These facial are also proved to be effective when combined with other non-invasive treatments such as injectable dermal fillers or laser resurfacing. Other beauty facials combined with medical-grade ingredients or devices will not only improve the look of your skin but also the long-term health of it too. If you are looking for the best way to improve a skin condition or want to mitigate the signs of aging, then the medical facial is substantially more effective.
As these treatments employ medical-grade tools, they should be performed by a physician or a licensed aesthetician who practices under the supervision of a physician. You must look for licensed skin care professionals with extensive knowledge for safe, effective results.
If you are looking for healthy skin and tired of trying everything else, when a healthy diet plan, regular exercise, a healthy sleeping pattern is not enough, then medical facial is a solution for you. It works on a cellular level and regenerates cells thus achieving long-term benefits of youthful skin.
In this treatment, instead of chemical ingredients, they induce vitamins, antioxidants, alpha hydroxy acids etc. These ingredients especially, hyaluronic acid helps to plump fine lines and wrinkles to give anti-aging benefits in the long run, with no side effects.
As per your skin condition and needs your aesthetician can combine various treatments among chemical peels, extractions, acne facials, skin regeneration facials, laser, and light-based treatments.
Another important thing is that this treatment is performed by licensed aestheticians. In simple terms, you will be under the hands of a trained and experienced person to handle medical aesthetic ingredients and equipment.
Also, these are not time-consuming processes, so if you don’t have time to sit through those long and tedious processes, you can still get that glow with medical facials within an hour or so.
Here are some of the most popular medi-facials. Each of these types of facial treatments is medically optimized to promote healing and a youthful appearance.
Hydrafacials cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, and hydrates in one treatment. It uncovers a new layer of skin with gentle exfoliation and relaxing resurfacing. Also, it removes debris from pores using a vacuum-like tip to cleanse deeper. This unique, high-performance treatment will quickly help restore the skin’s balance; helps improve the appearance of several skin concerns, improve softness and texture.
Diamond facial or Diamond Dermabrasion uses a suction- and crystal-free tip to exfoliate the outer layers of your skin in a painless manner. The treatment exfoliates and gently removes layers of dead skin cells, resulting in immediate pore size reduction and smooth skin texture using a powerful diamond tip medical-grade device. This is done to improve your skin’s texture and overall appearance.
Carbon peel facial is an advanced skincare treatment utilizing nothing more than carbon and a laser. It is also known as charcoal facial. This is a two-stage process; the first stage involves applying a layer of liquid carbon over the face. It is followed by laser treatment for creating controlled thermal damage and stimulating the healing process. This high energy treatment goes straight to the acne’s membrane and eradicates any acne that you have before the procedure. The carbon laser peels also stimulate the growth of collagen responsible for skin regeneration, thus giving us youthful and glowing skin.
Microdermabrasion or micro derma peel facial is a physical exfoliation which means that it is manually removing dead cells from the surface of the skin. Several types of microdermabrasion treatments are available, including crystal microdermabrasion and diamond microdermabrasion. The treatment is preferred for getting more even tone, brighter and smoother complexion.
Oxygen facial is the most popular facial among celebrities and we will discuss this in detail in later part of the blog.
This treatment is designed to nourish your skin and promote collagen growth. Firstly, the infusion of your choice is first sprayed on your skin and using a specific device. This device is equipped for spraying highly concentrated molecules of oxygen right into your epidermis. In the next step, the skin is massaged using hydrating gel to bind in moisture. The technique helps to nourish skin and promotes collagen growth.
These types of facials particularly began to gain popularity when pop singer Madonna flaunted the skincare service. Now let’s understand how this treatment transforms your skin. When pressurized, the oxygen helps the skin to absorb the serums and pushes the ingredients into deeper levels of the skin. The oxygen absorbs the moisturizing agents into the skin for a smoother, plumper look, providing a healthy glow and also strengthens the skin's elasticity. The whole treatment lasts anywhere from 30-60 minutes.
Effects of oxygen facials are said to last about two days; for best results treatment said to indulge in prior to a big event and it can be performed on all skin types. It is recommended to opt for a series of six treatments along with a six-week timeframe.
As oxygen facials are quite different from your regular facial and here’s what you should expect from your first session.
Your stylist will study your skin condition and select the best treatment (a type of serum) as per your needs. The first step is deep cleansing and exfoliation of your skin to get rid of dirt or bacteria. A serum containing hyaluronic acid, minerals, vitamins, and loads of antioxidants is then blasted into the skin. Now using light device pure oxygen is infused into your skin. This oxygen therapy is incredibly soothing for the skin.
The entire treatment can take from 30 to 60 minutes and is painless. The treatment is suitable for anyone and especially for those who suffer from rosacea, acne or other skin conditions. With minimum or no side effect, this incredible treatment gives you visibly clearer, plumper and smoother skin instantly.
Are there any side effects?
Being non-invasive, the treatment is pretty much safe for all skin. The process doesn’t cause any side effects, such as irritation, redness, swelling, stinging, and a burning sensation. It is recommended to people who have sensitive skin and those who want to avoid chemical beauty treatments. The only downside is that effects don’t seem to last very long, and require a lot of time and money to maintain the look.
Can these medical facials help acne?
By exfoliating the skin and performing extractions these facials are able to keep pores clear, which helps prevent acne. Also, if there is any acne present on the skin, these can be removed.
How many sessions do I need to sign up for?
Most aestheticians suggest getting a medical facial once a month for optimal results. If you want to get rejuvenated skin for a big event one treatment would be enough.
How Long Does It Take?
Not long at all! Most treatments take less than an hour and will instantly give you healthier, cleaner, and more vibrant looking skin.
If you have a big event coming up, and you’re looking for a temporary way to smooth out those fine lines then medical facial is the right solution for you.
Dr. B K Garg (Iconique) is a Plastic and Cosmetic surgeon practicing in New Delhi and the National Capital Region of Delhi. Dr. Garg has almost two decades of experience in cosmetic surgery and aesthetics.
According to experts, your skin needs proper care and commitment. And the medical facial treatment helps you achieve that. Take the next steps towards more beautiful, healthy skin by signing up for the best facials rejuvenation treatment at Iconique.