HydraLite Facial in Altrincham

HydraLite may be particularly suited to clients who feel their skin looks:

• Dull or tired
• Uneven in tone
• Sun damaged
• Pigmented
• Red or flushed
• Dehydrated
• Congested
• Less clear than it once did

It can be particularly useful when you want more targeted correction than HydraFacial alone but also want the cleansing, hydration and glow that a traditional IPL appointment doesn’t provide.

We do not recommend Lumecca IPL for the treatment of melasma at Dermanude.

Melasma behaves differently from many other forms of pigmentation and can be influenced by factors including hormones, heat and UV exposure.

Because energy-based treatments such as IPL have the potential to aggravate melasma in some individuals, we prefer to recommend treatment options specifically suited to this type of pigmentation.

If you are experiencing melasma, alternatives such as our Cosmelan Depigmentation Programme or a personalised pigmentation treatment plan may be more appropriate.

If you’re unsure what type of pigmentation you have, we recommend starting with a skin consultation.

Yes.

Because HydraLite includes Lumecca IPL, suitability needs to be established before your first treatment.

New Lumecca clients will require a consultation and patch test before treatment.

This allows us to assess:

• Your skin type
• The pigmentation or redness you would like to treat
• Your medical history
• Current skincare and medications
• Recent sun exposure
• Whether Lumecca IPL is appropriate for your concern

We’ll also discuss preparation, aftercare and the results you can realistically expect.

HydraLite is a non-invasive combination treatment with relatively minimal downtime, although the Lumecca element means your skin may respond differently than it would following a HydraFacial alone.

Your practitioner will explain what you can expect based on the areas being treated and your individual skin.

Following treatment, it is particularly important to follow your recommended aftercare and protect your skin carefully from UV exposure.

One of the benefits of HydraLite is that the two treatment elements work in slightly different ways.

The HydraFacial component can leave skin looking fresh, hydrated and radiant following treatment.

The changes associated with Lumecca IPL develop more progressively as targeted areas of pigmentation and redness respond over the following days and weeks.

This means you can benefit from the immediate fresh-skin appearance of HydraFacial while working towards a clearer and more even-looking complexion over time.

Individual results will vary.

The number of treatments recommended will depend on your skin and the concerns being targeted.

While HydraLite can be booked as an individual treatment, a course may be recommended when targeting pigmentation, sun damage or vascular concerns more progressively.

We’ll create a treatment plan based on your skin rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

HydraFacial focuses on cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, hydration and improving overall skin quality.

HydraLite combines HydraFacial with Lumecca IPL, adding a targeted light-based treatment for suitable pigmentation, sun damage and vascular redness.

If you’re primarily looking for hydration and a skin refresh, HydraFacial may be enough. If you also want to address visible pigmentation or redness, HydraLite may be more appropriate.

Lumecca IPL can be booked as a standalone treatment when pigmentation or vascular concerns are the primary focus.

HydraLite combines Lumecca with HydraFacial, allowing us to address hydration, congestion, texture and overall radiance at the same time.

A single HydraLite treatment costs £330 and combines HydraFacial with Lumecca IPL to target hydration, pigmentation, redness, sun damage and uneven skin tone.

For clients looking for more progressive results, a course of 3 HydraLite treatments is £890, saving £100 compared with booking the treatments individually.

Your practitioner can recommend whether a single treatment or course is most appropriate based on your skin concerns and treatment goals.

Lumecca IPL can be used to target appropriate pigmented lesions including areas of sun damage and age spots.

We’ll assess your pigmentation before treatment to make sure IPL is the right approach for your skin.

Lumecca IPL can also target certain vascular concerns including facial redness and visible thread veins.

Because redness can have several different causes, your skin will be assessed before we recommend treatment.

No.

There are different types and causes of pigmentation, and they don’t all respond to treatment in the same way.

In particular, Dermanude does not recommend Lumecca IPL for melasma. If you’re unsure what type of pigmentation you have, book a consultation and we can recommend the safest and most appropriate treatment route.

Yes. New clients undergoing Lumecca IPL treatment require a consultation and patch test before their first treatment.

Yes. Daily broad-spectrum sun protection is particularly important when treating pigmentation and following IPL treatment.

We’ll talk you through your recommended homecare and aftercare as part of your treatment plan.