a hydrafacial alternative in boston
Love the idea of a Hydrafacial, not the price? HydraPurge is our own hydradermabrasion facial: similar technology, a longer and more relaxing treatment, and no inflated price tag.
Book your facialHydraPurge vs. a branded Hydrafacial
| Typical branded Hydrafacial | HydraPurge at Facial Theory | |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Hydradermabrasion on a Hydrafacial MD machine | Hydradermabrasion on our own custom machine |
| Steps | Cleanse and exfoliate, extract with suction, hydrate with serums | Cleanse and exfoliate, extract with suction, hydrate with serums |
| Time | Often about 30 minutes | 50 minutes, with breathwork, steam and a double cleanse done for you |
| Massage | Usually none | 20 minutes of our world-class massage |
| Skin analysis | Varies | Expert skin analysis every visit |
| Price in Boston | Often around $200 or more | $149, or $129 a month as a member, $99 for students |
What is hydradermabrasion?
Hydradermabrasion is the technology behind treatments like Hydrafacial. A handpiece cleanses and gently exfoliates with water-based solutions, lifts blackheads and buildup from the pores with vortex-style suction, then infuses hydrating, antioxidant serums. HydraPurge follows the same idea on our own custom machine.
Why our version is different
Most hydradermabrasion facials are a quick appointment on the machine and out the door. Ours sits inside our 50-minute signature facial: breathwork, essential oils, steam, a double cleanse done for you and an expert skin analysis, then HydraPurge, then 20 minutes of massage. Results + relaxation. You don't have to choose.
Hydrafacial and Hydrafacial MD are registered trademarks of their owner. Facial Theory is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hydrafacial. HydraPurge is our own treatment and is not a Hydrafacial MD treatment.
hydrafacial alternative questions
Do you offer Hydrafacial in Boston?
We offer the HydraPurge facial, our own hydradermabrasion treatment. It is not a Hydrafacial MD treatment, and we are not affiliated with Hydrafacial. It uses similar technology: water-based exfoliation, vortex-style suction extraction and serum infusion.
Is HydraPurge as good as a Hydrafacial?
Both use hydradermabrasion to clean, exfoliate and hydrate the skin. The difference is everything around it: our HydraPurge facial is 50 minutes, starts with an expert skin analysis and includes 20 minutes of massage, at $129 with a membership.
How much is a Hydrafacial in Boston?
Branded Hydrafacials in Boston often start around $200 or more. Our HydraPurge facial is $149, $129 with the Signature membership and $99 for students Tuesday to Thursday.
Why is HydraPurge less expensive?
Branded machines come with branded pricing for serums and tips. Our own custom system lets us give you the same kind of deep clean and glow without the inflated price tag.
Does HydraPurge have downtime?
No. Skin looks clearer and more hydrated right away, and most clients go straight back to their day.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Yes, with pregnancy-safe serums. HydraPurge is one of the treatments we still offer for pregnancy acne.
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