Radiant, healthy skin should not stop at your jawline, and with our Hydrafacial Body Treatments it does not have to. Hydrafacial Body Treatments, which we affectionately call HydraBody, bring the same clarifying, hydrating glow our patients love on the face to the back and body, the areas most often overlooked. The treatment is comfortable, completely non-invasive, and requires no downtime, so you can return to your day glowing.
HydraBody treats the areas that are hardest to reach and easiest to neglect. Using a Hydrafacial device designed for larger areas of the body, your provider can treat the back, buttocks, and thighs. Each treatment is tailored to the area and to your skin, so whether you are preparing for a wedding, a beach vacation, or simply want skin that feels as good as your face looks, there is a HydraBody treatment for you.
It is a beautiful answer to congestion, breakouts, and rough, bumpy texture. Sweat, friction, and clogged follicles leave many people with congestion and breakouts on the back and body. HydraBody deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and clears the pores, and for breakout-prone skin we can add a clarifying booster and blue LED light therapy to calm the look of blemishes. The result is smoother, clearer, more even skin that feels refreshed from the very first session.
It smooths the rough, bumpy texture of keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris is the harmless but stubborn buildup of keratin that plugs the follicles and leaves rough, bumpy patches, most often on the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. HydraBody’s gentle exfoliation, resurfacing glycolic acid peel, and deep hydration soften these bumps and even out the skin’s texture and tone, so it feels noticeably smoother to the touch. Keratosis pilaris is a chronic condition, so it is managed rather than cured, but regular treatments keep the skin looking and feeling its best.
A professional glycolic acid peel does much of the visible work. Every HydraBody treatment includes a glycolic acid peel, the exfoliating step that gives the skin its clarity and glow. Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid that gently dissolves the bonds holding dull, dead cells to the surface, so they lift away to reveal the smoother, brighter skin beneath. For breakout-prone skin it is especially valuable, because clearing that buildup helps unclog pores, soften the blackheads and bumps of body acne, and speed the fading of the dark marks that breakouts leave behind. The same resurfacing action smooths the rough texture of keratosis pilaris and evens skin tone across the back, chest, and body. We tailor the strength of the peel to your skin and guide you on simple aftercare, so you enjoy real results in comfort, with no downtime.
Here is how comfortable the experience is. In a single relaxing visit, your HydraBody treatment cleanses, exfoliates with a customized glycolic acid peel, lifts away impurities with painless suction, and saturates the skin with nourishing, hydrating serums chosen for your goals. We can personalize it further with targeted boosters, soothing LED light therapy, and lymphatic drainage. There are no needles, no harsh recovery, and no downtime, just immediate, visible radiance.
The difference is where you have it done. HydraBody is performed at a physician-led dermatology practice, not a walk-in spa. That means your treatment is guided by clinical expertise, can be coordinated with the rest of your skincare, and gives you a built-in path to medical care if your skin needs more. If your back or body breakouts turn out to be persistent, deep, or scarring, our dermatologists can step in with a medical plan, something a spa simply cannot offer.
Dealing with stubborn, painful, or scarring body breakouts? That may call for medical treatment. Explore our Body, Back & Buttocks Acne Treatment, and we will guide you to the right care.
Schedule your HydraBody treatment in McLean or Potomac and enjoy the Hydrafacial glow from head to toe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hydrafacial Body treatment?
Hydrafacial Body Treatments, which we call HydraBody, bring Hydrafacial to the back and body. They use the same Hydrafacial technology our patients love on the face, with tools designed for larger areas, to cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and hydrate the skin on the back, chest, upper arms, neck and décolleté, buttocks, and thighs. The treatment is non-invasive and requires no downtime.
Can HydraBody help with back and body acne, including bacne?
Yes, for congestion and mild breakouts. HydraBody deeply cleanses and clears clogged pores, and we can add a clarifying booster and blue LED light therapy to target the look of blemishes on the back and body. For persistent, deep, or scarring acne, our dermatologists offer medical treatment that goes beyond what any facial can do.
Can HydraBody help with keratosis pilaris?
Yes. HydraBody’s gentle exfoliation, resurfacing peel, and deep hydration smooth the rough, bumpy texture of keratosis pilaris on areas like the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. Keratosis pilaris is a chronic condition, so it is managed rather than cured, but regular treatments keep the skin visibly smoother and softer to the touch.
What are the benefits of a glycolic acid peel for acne and exfoliation?
A glycolic acid peel is one of the most effective ways to exfoliate the body. Glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid, dissolves the bonds that hold dead cells to the skin’s surface, revealing smoother, brighter skin. For acne-prone skin, that exfoliation helps unclog pores, reduce blackheads and bumps, and fade the dark marks left by past breakouts, while improving overall tone and texture. We customize the strength of each peel to your skin and provide simple aftercare guidance.
Which areas of the body can be treated?
HydraBody can treat the back, chest, upper arms, neck and décolleté, buttocks, and thighs. Each treatment is customized to the area and to your skin concerns.
Is there any downtime, and does it hurt?
There is no downtime, and most patients find the treatment relaxing and comfortable. The device uses gentle, painless suction, and you can return to your normal routine right away. You may experience mild redness and temporary dryness or flaking of the skin.
How often should I have a HydraBody treatment?
Many patients enjoy HydraBody as a regular maintenance treatment, with timing tailored to their skin and goals. For mild acne or keratosis pilaris, we recommend a series of 3-6 treatments Hydrabody + 15% Glycolic Acid peels every 4-6 weeks. For moderate acne and texture concerns, we recommend a series of 4-6 Hydrabody + 30% Glycolic Peels every 4-6 weeks. Your provider will recommend a schedule during your consultation, whether you are treating a specific concern or keeping your skin clear and glowing year round.
How is HydraBody different from a Hydrafacial at a spa?
HydraBody is performed at a physician-led dermatology practice, so your treatment is guided by clinical expertise and can be coordinated with your overall skincare. It also gives you a direct path to medical dermatology if your skin needs more than a facial can provide.
How does Hydrafacial Body compare to DiamondGlow?
DiamondGlow and Hydrafacial are both professional treatments that exfoliate, extract, and infuse the skin with nourishing serums, and both can deliver beautiful results. The main difference is how they exfoliate. DiamondGlow uses a diamond tip to physically resurface the skin, while Hydrafacial uses gentle, water-based hydradermabrasion that exfoliates and hydrates at the same time. For the back and body, we favor Hydrafacial, because that hydrating approach stays comfortable across larger areas and because we can customize each treatment with a glycolic acid peel, clarifying boosters, and blue LED light therapy to target body acne, congestion, and keratosis pilaris. The result is smoother, clearer skin with no downtime.
