Two Popular Treatments. Very Different Results.
Walk into any aesthetics clinic in Lahore and you’ll find both on the menu. But HydraFacial and a regular facial are not the same thing — and choosing the wrong one for your skin concern is one of the most common mistakes clients make.
What Is a Regular Facial?
A regular facial is a hands-on treatment carried out by a trained aesthetician. It typically includes cleansing, steam, manual extractions, exfoliation, a mask and moisturisation. Results are gradual and build over consistent sessions.
Best for: General skin maintenance, relaxation, clients who want a calming spa-like experience.
What Is a HydraFacial?
A HydraFacial uses a patented Vortex-Fusion device to deliver a consistent multi-step treatment in one session — combining cleansing, a gentle glycolic and salicylic acid peel, painless suction-based extraction, and infusion of hydrating serums including hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and peptides.
A standard session takes 30 to 45 minutes. Results are immediate and visible with no downtime.
Best for: Clients wanting fast visible results — particularly for congestion, dullness, dehydration, uneven tone or fine lines.
Key Differences
- Technique: Manual hands-on vs patented machine device.
- Results: Gradual vs immediate after a single session.
- Downtime: Possible redness 24–48hrs vs virtually none.
- Session time: 60–90 mins vs 30–45 mins.
- Suitable for all skin types: both yes, but HydraFacial is especially gentle on sensitive skin.
Which Should You Choose?
Choose a regular facial for relaxation and skin maintenance.
Choose a HydraFacial for immediate visible results, before an event, or for congestion, dullness and dehydration.
Many Monét clients alternate between the two — a HydraFacial for a visible reset, a regular facial for maintenance in between.
The Monét Approach
Every treatment at Monét begins with a skin assessment. We guide you to the right treatment before anything begins. Book via WhatsApp on 0310 0099997.
