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Today, skin care treatments are more advanced, thanks to innovation and technology. Monthly salon visits are a part of beauty and skin care regime. Facials go a long way from home remedies, ubtan to salon rituals. While in-salon procedures still hold its popularity owing to in-depth consultation, various products and treatments on offer, medi-facials are slowly making their way. Celebrities and skin care experts are often found patronizing medi-facials for their targeted solutions.

In-salon facials focus more on the massage technique and overall relaxation, while medi-facials make use of medical technology in the form of lasers, chemical peels to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin. This ensures more effective and long lasting results for your skin concerns. Further, these are extremely safe since as they are backed by intensive medical research

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Hectic lifestyle and rising stress levels makes us prone to skin problems from a very early age. Its high time to move over conventional salon facials to expert recommended medi-facials for ultimate rejuvenation of the skin.

Oxygen facial

Meant for ultimate hydration, Oxygen Facial is a non-invasive procedure that aims at replenishing the level of oxygen in the skin while detoxifying impurities. It involves a jet technology wherein atomized oxygen under pressure accelerates serums to gently cleanse and nourish the skin. Dr. Niketa Sonavane, dermatologist, owner & MD at Ambrosia Aesthetics, shares, “The Oxygen Facial leaves your skin looking calm, fresh and radiant. It is ideal for those who are exposed to outdoor elements, and can revive dull and lifeless skin that results from constant exposure to pollution and UV rays.

Recommended for: Men and women above the age of 16.

Hydra facial

This is a safe and effective facial to keep your skin, hydrated and remove excess sebum. It follows a basic step routine of micro-dermabrasion plus infusion of hydrating ingredients. Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta, Founder & Medical Director, Isaac Luxe, explains, “It uses suction technique to gunk out pores, so there are usually no breakouts the next days. It boosts blood circulation to impart a radiant glow, and sometimes reduces the appearance of dark circles too. Hydrafacial doesn't have any side effects as such.”

Recommended for: Anyone who wants a boost of hydration.

Diamond Medi Facial

This is ideal for renewal of overall skin tone and texture. It can improve the appearance of sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, age spots, acne scarring and other skin conditions. In diamond medi facial, diamond tipped wand and suction technology is used to exfoliate the superficial layer of the skin and gives long-lasting anti-ageing benefits, explains Dr Pankaj Chaturvedi, MD Director, Consultant Dermatologist & Specialist Hair Transplant Surgeon, MedLinks.

Recommended for: These facials can be done by both men and women who are above 17-18 year of age as by then the skin has matured enough to receive the treatments.

Crystal Micro-dermabrasion facial

This is a minimally invasive procedure that uses aluminum oxide crystal with suction to exfoliate the most superficial layer so as the applied serums and medications can penetrate much deeper into the skin. Crystal micro-dermabrasion doesn’t have any side effect, provided it is done by an experienced professional and post-treatment care instructions are followed diligently, shared Dr. Pankaj.

Recommended for: These facials can be done by anyone who is above 17-18 year of age as by then the skin has matured enough to receive the treatments.

Vampire Facial

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) facials or Vampire facials are heavy-duty medi facials that give long lasting results as it uses PRP and growth factors from your own blood. Says, Dr. Geetika, “To help penetrate the goodness of growth factors, Vampire facials are combined with micro-needling. While they look scary, PRP facials are known to combat fine lines, wrinkles and other age related skin concerns.” As it works as treatment also for various issues while boosting skin collagen. There may be temporary redness or bruising immediately after a vampire facial which will subside within 24 hours

Recommended for: Vampire Facials should be done above the age of 25. If you have a history of blood clotting or bleeding disorders, you should avoid a vampire facial.

Stem Cell Neogenesis facial

The Neogenesis facial uses cutting edge stem cell technology, and enhances the skin regeneration process to brighten and tighten the skin. The patented stem cell activators in this facial make sure that your skin repairs intensively over the next few weeks. Neogenesis is ideal for all those who wish for an ageless glow, adds Dr. Niketa.

Recommended for: Anyone above the age of 25.