The Hydrafacial protocol, at coLaz

A Hydrafacial is the official six-step clinical facial protocol that uses a patented vortex tip to detox, cleanse, peel, extract, hydrate, fuse and protect, then LED rejuvenate the skin in a single appointment. A traditional facial relies on manual extraction and topical products applied by hand; a Hydrafacial combines that with a gentle vortex suction that lifts congestion out of pores while infusing serums in the same pass. The result is a deeper clean than a regular facial without the redness or downtime of a strong peel.

Six concern-based tiers sit on top of the core protocol, and your therapist will agree the right one at the free consultation. Express, thirty minutes from £140, runs the core six steps for a clean, hydrated finish. Skin Health for Life adds boosters for ongoing maintenance. Anti-Ageing layers peptides for fine lines and firmness. Pigmentation and Sun Damage uses a brightening protocol for sun spots and uneven tone. Acne Treatment uses a salicylic-rich extraction for active congestion. JLO Glow is the premium luminosity protocol for major events. Tier pricing is confirmed in writing at the consultation.

Most patients see a noticeable difference in skin clarity, brightness and texture by the time they leave the treatment room. The hydration step plumps the skin so fine lines look softer immediately, and the extraction step clears congestion so the surface looks smoother on photographs. The peak result lands about twenty-four to forty-eight hours after the appointment, once any small extraction marks have settled. A single Hydrafacial gives a strong one-off result; a four to six week cadence builds longer-lasting clarity for congested, dull or first-signs-of-ageing skin.

It is one of the gentlest treatments on our menu and is suitable for most sensitive skin types, including mild rosacea, eczema in remission and reactive skin that does not tolerate stronger acid peels. The serums used in the vortex tips can be adjusted by your therapist to match your skin sensitivity, with calming and brightening blends available alongside the deeper-cleansing options. Active rosacea flares, broken skin and recent sunburn are reasons we would reschedule the appointment to a better moment.

For a one-off pre-event glow, a single Hydrafacial four to seven days before the event gives a great result. For ongoing skin clarity, congestion control and brightness, every four to six weeks works well for most skin types and aligns with the skin's natural turnover cycle. Patients with very oily or congested skin sometimes book fortnightly for the first two months, then drop to four to six weekly maintenance. Course pricing carries a discount for three, six and twelve-session blocks and is confirmed in writing at the consultation.

Side effects are mild and short-lived. You may see slight redness on extraction areas for one to two hours, a small temporary breakout if congestion was lifted to the surface, and a softer skin barrier for the first night that benefits from gentle products. There is no peeling, no flaking and no need to take time off. You can wear light makeup the next day if you wish, although most patients enjoy the post-treatment glow enough to skip it for forty-eight hours.