If you’ve found this blog, you’re probably curious about whether a Hydrafacial is truly worth it and what makes our Skin Medical treatment different? In my experience, when it’s performed with genuine medical understanding and precision, a Hydrafacial becomes much more than a feel-good facial. It’s one of the most effective ways to maintain healthy, resilient, and radiant skin over time.
At Skin Medical in Northwood, we’ve refined the Hydrafacial to do more than deliver a temporary glow. Guided by myself and performed expertly by Malini and Chanelle, each treatment is tailored to your skin’s needs, working deeply to cleanse, exfoliate, and infuse vital hydration and antioxidants. The result is skin that not only looks instantly refreshed but continues to function better beneath the surface.
In this article, I’ll share what makes our Hydrafacial unique, how it works, who it’s for, how it fits within a broader skin strategy, and why a doctor-led approach truly enhances your results.
Hydrafacial is a multi-step treatment that deeply cleanses, exfoliates, extracts, hydrates, and protects the skin, all within a single session. Its core innovation lies in gentle vortex suction technology, which lifts away impurities while infusing active serums that nourish the skin from within. There’s no harsh abrasion and no downtime, making it suitable for all skin types.
At Skin Medical, we’re proud to be a verified Hydrafacial provider, delivering every treatment exactly as it was designed. Each session follows our comprehensive clinical protocol, combining a deep cleanse, resurfacing peel, targeted extraction, hydration infusion and a lymphatic massage to stimulate circulation and detoxify the skin. To complete the treatment, we incorporate the Dermalux LED system, using all three medical-grade wavelengths, blue, red, and near-infrared light, to calm inflammation, boost collagen and enhance radiance.
This combination of medical expertise, tailored technique and advanced light therapy is what makes our Hydrafacial experience distinct, both instantly revitalising and beneficial for long-term skin health.
Hydrafacial is suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin, post-acne skin, or those preparing for events. You may benefit especially if you:
Because each treatment is designed under medical guidance, even those with complicated skin history or conditions can take comfort knowing the treatment is tailored, not generic.
From the moment your session ends, you’ll often notice:
These effects are real, yet they are enhanced when repeated and supported by a good skincare regimen. At Skin Medical, we recommend returning every 4-6 weeks to maintain and build upon results.
At Skin Medical, we help patients understand that Hydrafacial isn’t a standalone cosmetic fix, it’s an integral part of a wider, medically guided skin strategy.
Absolutely and at Skin Medical, we encourage it. A favourite combination is Hydrafacial + Polynucleotides, which blends immediate glow with molecular-level regeneration. Many patients find that:
The hydrating, clarifying effect of Hydrafacial prepares skin for deeper treatments.
Combining with injectables or boosters amplifies the long-term benefit.
Regular Hydrafacials between other treatments help maintain skin health, balance, and radiance over time.
Being a doctor-led clinic means we combine treatments safely and in a way that enhances your overall results.
At Skin Medical, we take Hydrafacial to a higher clinical standard. As a verified Hydrafacial provider, every treatment we offer follows the full, 100% genuine protocol, including all essential steps; cleanse, peel, extract, hydrate, and lymphatic massage. Nothing is skipped, substituted, or sold as an add-on and each session delivers the complete experience and the visible results it’s known for.
To finish, every patient benefits from the Dermalux medical-grade LED system, combining all three clinically proven wavelengths, blue, red, and near-infrared, to calm, repair, and stimulate collagen production. This additional step significantly enhances skin recovery and radiance, setting our Hydrafacial apart.
Sessions start from £129 and begin with a detailed consultation to understand your specific concerns, whether that’s pigmentation, sensitivity, ageing, or texture.
As Dr Sabika Karim puts it:
“Our considered, medically guided approach means your Hydrafacial isn’t just another facial, it’s part of a complete, long-term strategy for stronger, healthier, more radiant skin.”
Dr Sabika Karim was the consumate professional. I deeply respect her knowledge, experience and approach. She truly is one of a kind. I have worked within the field of medicine and skincare myself for 40 years and I would wholeheartedly recommend the clinic to anyone. I also had a Hydrafacial with Malini Patel who really listened to my concerns around my sensitive reactive skin. She gave me a lovely treatment which did not irritate my skin. Many thanks all round.
We’ve gathered the most common questions to help you feel confident, comfortable, and excited about your Hydrafacial experience.
Yes. The treatment is gentle, uses non-abrasive methods, and can be modified by Malini to suit delicate or problematic skin. Our clinic’s medical oversight ensures extra caution where needed.
At Skin Medical, Hydrafacial treatments start from £129.
Yes, you can apply makeup right away. We typically recommend waiting 10-15 minutes for serums to settle. The skin will already feel fresh, hydrated, and smooth.
Most clients describe it as comfortable or relaxing. There is no harsh extraction or scraping.
Definitely. Many clients schedule an appointment 1-3 days before an event to avoid any chance of residual warmth or flush and to ensure maximum glow.
Avoid heavy retinoids or strong exfoliants for a few days before treatment. Bring up any skin history (pigmentation, rosacea, acne) during your consultation so we can tailor your treatment.
Unlike traditional facials, Hydrafacial uses a medical-grade machine that combines exfoliation, extraction and infusion in one procedure. The vortex technology ensures deeper cleansing and better absorption of active serums.
We recommend monthly sessions to maintain results and keep your skin at its healthiest. Many patients incorporate Hydrafacial into their regular skincare routine.
Results are visible immediately, with skin looking fresher, clearer and more hydrated after one session. With regular monthly treatments, Hydrafacial can improve acne, reduce pigmentation, and soften fine lines for long-term skin health.
With over three decades of global expertise, Malini Patel has established herself as a leading specialist in the fields of laser treatments, melasma, rosacea and acne.
She works closely with Dr Sabika and the Skin Medical team on Hydrafacial treatments, ensuring every patient benefits from her deep understanding of skin health and her commitment to achieving safe, effective, and radiant results.
We serve patients from the world over, but closer to home we serve; London, Middlesex, Herefordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. We are within easy reach of Heathrow airport, M25, M1 and A40 by road and London by Met line tube. Our local patients come to us from Northwood, Rickmansworth, Pinner, Hatch End, Ruislip, Harrow, Beaconsfield, Amersham, Chorleywood, Marlow, Stoke Poges and Windsor.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. All treatments at Skin Medical are subject to a thorough consultation and suitability assessment with our expert clinical team.
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