HydraFacial is a popular brand name for a specific type of facial treatment. Another name for the process itself is hydrodermabrasion. You may also see the term "hydradermabrasion" used synonymously. While HydraFacial is the leading brand name for the equipment used by estheticians, hydrodermabrasion refers to the actual procedure.
Understanding the Difference
- HydraFacial: This is the brand name of the device and the associated treatment. Think of it like Kleenex – it's a brand name for a type of facial tissue.
- Hydrodermabrasion: This is the generic name for the type of facial treatment performed by the HydraFacial machine. It's the actual procedure, not the brand.
- Hydradermabrasion: This is another term sometimes used interchangeably with hydrodermabrasion.
This distinction is important because several companies may offer similar hydrodermabrasion treatments, but only those using the HydraFacial equipment can officially call their treatment a "HydraFacial." Other devices or methods achieving a similar result might be called by different names entirely.
