If your daily routine can't control shine, blackheads return days after extracting them, and your pores look progressively larger, a HydraFacial in Lima is probably the most efficient maintenance treatment for your skin type.
Why it works especially well on oily skin
- Vortex extraction, not manual squeezing: suction plus serums removes comedones and oxidized sebum without inflaming the skin — no post-facial marks
- Gentle chemical exfoliation: glycolic and salicylic acids dissolve the keratin plug inside the pore (salicylic is oil-soluble — it goes where the problem is)
- Oil-free hydration: the classic oily-skin mistake is skipping moisturizer "to avoid grease" — dehydration triggers more sebum. HydraFacial hydrates with light humectants and breaks that cycle
- Immediate result, zero downtime: matte, clean, luminous skin the same day
What it can and can't do for acne
Can: prevent comedogenic breakouts by keeping pores clear, improve texture, reduce shine, complement dermatological acne treatment between cycles.
Can't: treat severe active inflammatory acne (pustules and nodules need dermatological management first), or erase formed scars — that's Morpheus8 or CO₂ laser territory, which we assess in the same consultation.
The protocol we recommend
| Phase | Cadence | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Reset (months 1-2) | 2 sessions, 3 weeks apart | Clear accumulated congestion |
| Maintenance | Every 3-4 weeks | Continuously clear pores — see the frequency guide |
| Home support | Daily | Gentle cleanser + oil-free moisturizer + SPF (exact regimen provided) |
Lima pricing
Each session is S/400 (~US$114) at Elyzea Miraflores — versus $200-350 in the US — and includes a skin assessment before every application, with boosters adjusted for oily skin. The initial consultation is free.