{"id":3426,"date":"2026-01-09T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/?p=3426"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:51:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:51:26","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-before-having-a-hydrafacial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmelisulger.com\/en\/what-you-need-to-know-before-having-a-hydrafacial\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know Before Getting a Hydrafacial: Preparation Guide for a Flawless Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/span>What You Need to Know Before Having a Hydrafacial<\/span><\/h2>\n

However, although Hydrafacial is known as a gentle and comfortable procedure, it is in fact a procedure that interferes with the biological processes of the skin. is a medical procedure<\/strong>. An unprepared appointment with the thought of \u201cIt's just a care anyway, I'll just go and get it done\u201d may prevent you from getting that amazing result you expect, and may even cause sensitivity in your skin. As Dr. Melis \u00dclger, Istanbul, Kadikoy<\/strong>\u2018In my clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, I attach great importance to the pre-appointment preparation process in order to ensure that my patients get the maximum benefit from the procedure. In this guide, I have compiled the critical rules you need to know before you sit in the chair, the medications you should stop and the health details you should pay attention to from a doctor's perspective.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Sadece “Y\u00fcz Y\u0131kamak” De\u011fil, T\u0131bbi Bir Prosed\u00fcr: Hydrafacial Ger\u00e7e\u011fi<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hydrafacial is different from classic beauty salon treatments. Patented Vortex-Fusion\u00ae<\/strong> technology and applies medical grade acids (Glycolic and Salicylic Acid) to the skin. These acids peel the top layer of the skin (stratum corneum) in a controlled manner. Therefore, your skin should be ready for this peeling process. If your skin is already peeled or sensitized with other products, the acids of Hydrafacial may be too much for your skin. Therefore, the preparation process is as important as the procedure itself.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Before the Appointment: Preparing Your Skin for the Procedure (Pre-Care Protocol)<\/span><\/h2>\n

In the few days before your Hydrafacial appointment, you need to make some strategic changes to your home care routine.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>When Should You Stop Using Retinol and Acid (AHA\/BHA)?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Retinol (Vitamin A derivatives) and home peels (Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, etc.), which are indispensable in anti-aging routines, are products that thin and sensitize the skin. Since Hydrafacial is also an exfoliation (peeling) procedure, it overlaps with these products. To avoid \u201cover-peeling\u201d and irritation of your skin;<\/p>\n