HydraFacial Tip Personalization & Vacuum Optimization Study Notes

Objectives & Big-Picture Take-aways

• Understand how to personalize every HydraFacial by swapping among ALL patented HydraPeel tips.
• Drive clients toward Deluxe & Platinum services → faster results, higher ticket size.
• Master vacuum-setting adjustments to pair with tip selection for optimal clinical outcomes.
• Remember: “Seeing is believing.” Showing the gunky canister + used tips converts a luxury treatment into a perceived necessity and fuels re-booking.

Patented Vortex-Fusion Technology

• Single-use, disposable tips → zero cross-contamination, optimal hygiene, ethical standard of care.
• Tip anatomy
– Central solution port: serum exits the center and spirals outward (the “vortex”).
– Peripheral evacuation port: debris returns via a separate line.
• Simultaneous actions
– Dilates pores (vacuum suction lifts skin into tip).
– Dislodges + removes impurities.
– Gently exfoliates via shaped tip edges.
– Delivers nutrient-rich solutions that remain on the skin longer thanks to the vortex pathway.
• Hydroplaning: continuous fluid layer means the tip “glides” instead of scrapes → comfortable, uniform exfoliation.
• No other system on the market replicates the full combo of dilation + fluid vortex + simultaneous serum infusion + debris return.

Full Tip Line-Up at a Glance

When & Why to Upgrade a Tip

• Client History
– Number of prior HydraFacials (new ⇢ gentle, veterans ⇢ upgrade).
– Previous reactions, PIH risk, rosacea episodes, medication/retinoid use, recent procedures.
• Skin Type / Fitzpatrick / Thickness
– Thicker, oily, or congested skins usually tolerate Orange or Purple sooner.
• Current Condition & Goals
– Active pustules? Consider peel before switching tips.
– Hyperpigmentation? Brightening booster may pair with an Orange/Purple upgrade.
• Lifestyle & Compliance
– Home care routine, product tolerance, sun exposure, motivation level.
• Treatment cadence
– Generally upgrade after 2–3 sessions if healing patterns are good.

Technique Essentials (Universal to All Tips)

• Hold skin taut; tip surface flush → vacuum produces pressure, not your hand.
• Long, overlapping strokes; go slower as tip aggression ↑.
• Keep a consultation form updated EACH visit (even for regulars).

Detailed Tip Playbook

Blue Cleansing Tip

• Entry-level for all clients; Step 1.
• Vacuum guidance:
– Sensitive/rosacea: 12–14 (may never leave Blue but can raise vacuum to 16).
• Pair with mild boosters; focus upgrades elsewhere (booster selection, lymphatic, LED).

Orange Tip (Medium Exfoliation)

• Introduce in second pass for thicker/oily skin.
• Great midpoint between Blue and Purple; often used with 15\% or 30\% peels to intensify but control downtime.

Purple Tip (High Exfoliation / Microderm Feel)

• Designed after clients asked for microderm feel.
• Features double ring → more contact points, yet comfortable.
• First use: 12–14; raise once tolerance known.
• Slow down stroke speed; keep glide fluid.
• Fantastic on fine lines, texture, stubborn comedones.

Blue Body Tip

• Large footprint speeds large-area work (back, thighs, booty).
• Heavier suction drag → consider lowering vacuum slightly until mastered.
• Sensation often described as a “massage” → market as a relaxing but results-oriented add-on.

Teal Tip (Peel & Extraction Specialist)

• Ultra-narrow; fits nasal folds + tight contours.
• Extractions: efficacy depends on slow speed, not max vacuum.
• Adjust flow control on handpiece to modulate peel solution saturation.
• Bonus uses: small hands/fingers, earlobes.

Large Clear Tip (Boost & Hydrate)

• Delivers targeted boosters + final Hydrate & Protect solution.
• Transparent walls let you confirm serum flow visually.
• Used in virtually all Deluxe / Platinum protocols.

Sample Clinical Pathways

1. Moderate Acne / Oily Skin

• Start: Facial lymphatic drainage + Large Blue Body Tip on back (if needed).
• Vacuum: 14–16.
• Booster: clarifying, anti-inflammatory, or retinol-based.
• After 2–3 sessions: introduce 15\% → 30\% GlySal peel, then upgrade to Orange Tip.

2. Sensitive / Compromised (Rosacea, Telangiectasia)

• Tip: Blue only; do not escalate to Orange/Purple.
• Vacuum: lower end 12–14.
• Booster: soothing, anti-inflammatory, hydrating.
• Add-ons: Perk Lip, LED (yellow/amber) for calming.

3. Thick, Textured, Mild Congestion + Hyperpigmentation

• Tip path: Blue ⇢ Orange ⇢ Purple (after tolerance).
• Peel: 15\% GlySal.
• Vacuum: 14–16 for Orange, 12–14 initial Purple.
• Booster: brightening (e.g., Britenol) to target PIH.

4. Forgotten Back Treatment

• Use Blue Body Tip (+ Teal for extractions if needed).
• Consider 30\% peel + clarifying booster.
• Market as “Back-cial” before weddings, beach vacations, workouts.

Marketing, Menu & Business Implications

• Package Naming Ideas
– “Enhanced Exfoliation Upgrade” (Orange/Purple).
– “HydraBooty Deluxe.”
– “Back-to-Confidence HydraFacial.”
• Value Ladder Strategy:
– Classic → Deluxe (adds booster + choice of Orange/Purple) → Platinum (adds lymphatic + LED + advanced peel).
• Show both gunky canister and tips to reinforce treatment value and spark word-of-mouth/social posts.
• Use before/after imagery & LED combo sessions to illustrate multi-modality results.

Ethical & Practical Considerations

• Single-use = infection control, aligns with medical-grade best practice.
• Transparent disclosure of tip costs → clients appreciate hygiene and technology investment.
• Always document settings, tip choice, skin response for traceability & quality assurance.

Quick Reference: Vacuum Cheat Sheet

• Blue: 12!\text{–}16 (skin-type dependent).
• Orange: Start 12, up to 16 if tolerated.
• Purple: First use 12!\text{–}14, then raise.
• Blue Body: May drop 1–2 units for better glide.
• Teal: Focus on speed, not vacuum; tweak flow control.
• Clear: Standard 14!\text{–}16.

End-of-Session Checklist

☑ Show client the gunky canister + tips.
☑ Review home-care & booster synergy.
☑ Pre-book next session (explain upgrade trajectory).
☑ Sanitize machine & dispose of tip ethically.

Key Mantras to Remember

• “Let the vacuum do the work.”
• “Slow is smooth, smooth is fast” (esp. during extractions).
• “Consult every time – the skin never lies, but it always changes.”