Ultrasound, pressurized oxygen, gentle laser, LED… High-tech facial treatments are coming out of dermatologists’ offices to appear on TikTok and in film dressing rooms. Stated objective: brighter, smoother skin and a face that feels “re-energized”, without going through the knife.
However, these protocols are not simple cabin care. Many of them relate to aesthetic medicine, with consultation, consent and follow-up. Before booking a Sofwave, an Oxyface or a Hollywood Peel, it is better to understand how these treatments work and who they are really for.
Consultation, consent and timing of high-tech care
In France, these acts fall within a codified medical framework. observes Dr. Noël Schartz, dermatologist, quoted by Femme Actuelle. We consult for a specific problem, and the doctor chooses the technique, checking the request, the contraindications and possible drug interactions.
The intervention is not carried out immediately after the appointment. underlines the specialist. He also schedules the session to arrive impeccable at a wedding or for a photo shoot.
Ultrasound, oxygen, hydradermabrasion, laser and LED: zoom on 5 star protocols
Sofwave, presented as an alternative to facelift, uses ultrasound technology to deeply heat the dermis and stimulate collagen. After removing makeup, the doctor can apply an anesthetic cream, then a contact gel before passing the handpiece two or three times; the session lasts around 45 minutes, sometimes with redness and swelling for a few hours, for an entire face billed at around $1,600 and optimal results after three months. Oxyface begins with microneedling with a dermapen, followed by oxygen projected at high pressure, a biocellulose mask then an oxygen bubble rich in anions, before an LED session to limit redness, all in 40 minutes for around $130.
For a clear skin effect, Hydrafacial offers make-up removal, cleansing serum, exfoliating head, gentle peeling, suction of blackheads then application of a suitable solution, in thirty minutes, resulting in a clearer complexion, free of impurities, from around $130. Hollywood Peel, a mechanical laser peel with activated charcoal lotion applied for twelve minutes, promises a boost in radiance: a first pass of the laser stimulates the collagen, a second pulverizes the charcoal to smooth the grain, in twenty minutes around $180. Clear + Brilliant, finally, is a non-ablative fractional laser (1,440 and 1,927 nanometers): after possible anesthetic cream and facial gridding, the laser can be followed by an antioxidant serum and a biocellulose mask, for around 30 minutes of session, skin as if “photoshopped” after two weeks and a course of 3 to 6 sessions at $350 each.
Choose your high-tech facial treatment according to your objectives
For moderate relaxation and contours to be redrawn, Sofwave rather targets those who accept a high budget and a progressive result, without social exclusion. Those who are mainly concerned about lack of radiance and dehydration turn to Oxyface, designed to restore well-hydrated skin and a nice glow, or to Hydrafacial, ideal when pores are congested and you want clearer skin in a single visit.
Hollywood Peel targets dull complexions, enlarged pores or small imperfections, with an immediate refreshing effect and smoothing that is even better seen after two weeks, in a one-off session or in a course of six. Clear + Brilliant is aimed at those who wish to improve the overall quality of the skin, by acting on enlarged pores, fine lines, acne scars or pigmentation, with a protocol in several sessions and a few hours of possible redness after each pass.
Do high-tech facial treatments lead to social exclusion?
Sofwave and Clear + Brilliant may cause redness or swelling for a few hours, but do not require prolonged avoidance. Hollywood Peel above all requires strict UV protection, while Oxyface and Hydrafacial remain easy to integrate into a busy schedule.
How many sessions should be planned for these treatments?
Sofwave is carried out in 1 to 2 sessions, Hollywood Peel in an isolated session or in a course of 6, Oxyface can be done every 3 weeks, Hydrafacial on demand, Clear + Brilliant in a course of 3 to 6 sessions spaced at least 2 weeks apart.
What is the budget for a high-tech facial treatment in the office?
Count around $130 for Oxyface or Hydrafacial, $180 for Hollywood Peel, $350 for a Clear + Brilliant session and around $1,600 for a Sofwave on the entire face.
