Hydra-Dermabrasion & Bela MD® in the West Island, at DDO.

Hydra-dermabrasion — often called an "Aqua Facial" — is a medical-grade facial that cleanses, exfoliates, painlessly extracts, and infuses your skin in one continuous session. We run it on the Bela MD®+, a medical-grade device that adds an electroporation step to drive a custom serum cocktail deeper than a standard facial. You get instant radiance, smoother texture, and deep hydration with zero downtime, all at our West Island clinic at 45 Brunswick in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.

Both are hydradermabrasion treatments that cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and hydrate, so the core experience feels similar. The key difference is the Bela MD®+ electroporation step: it temporarily opens channels in the skin so the infused serum cocktail penetrates deeper than a typical infusion, and the device also offers a diamond microdermabrasion mode for more resurfacing power. In practice, that means Bela MD® can be dialled from a gentle glow facial up to a full double-dermabrasion reset, all on one platform. Our West Island estheticians will recommend the right setting for your skin.

Hydradermabrasion (the Aqua Facial) is the gentlest — water-based resurfacing plus serum infusion for instant glow and hydration with no downtime. Microdermabrasion uses a diamond tip for drier, deeper resurfacing of rough texture, clogged pores, and dullness. Double-dermabrasion combines both, hydra plus micro, with dermal serum infusion for the most complete cleanse and renewal in one visit. If you want a quick glow, choose hydra; for texture and pigment, choose micro; for a full reset, choose double. We'll match it to your skin at your free consultation in DDO.

No — that's the whole appeal. Hydra-dermabrasion has zero downtime: there's no peeling, no needles, and no recovery period. Most clients walk out with an immediate glow and head straight back to work, an event, or their day. You may notice mild, brief pinkness right after the extraction step, but it settles within an hour or two. This is exactly why so many West Island clients book it the same day as a wedding, photo shoot, or night out.

For an ongoing healthy glow, most clients come in every 3 to 4 weeks — roughly in line with your skin's natural renewal cycle. If you're targeting a specific concern like congestion, dullness, or uneven texture, we may suggest a closer series of treatments at first, then space them out for maintenance. Because there's no downtime, the Bela MD®+ Aqua Facial is easy to book as a regular monthly reset at our Dollard-des-Ormeaux clinic. Of course, a single treatment before an event also delivers an instant result.

Results are immediate — you'll see brighter, smoother, more hydrated skin the same day you leave our West Island clinic, which is why hydra-dermabrasion is so popular before events. The instant glow typically holds for a few days to a couple of weeks, while the deeper benefits to texture, pore appearance, and hydration build with regular monthly treatments. Pairing your Aqua Facials with a simple home routine your esthetician recommends keeps your skin looking its best between visits across DDO, Kirkland, and Pointe-Claire.

Pause Strong Actives

Skip retinoids, AHAs/BHAs, and prescription exfoliants for 2 to 3 days before so your skin resurfaces evenly and stays comfortable during extraction.

Come With Clean Skin

Arrive without heavy makeup if you can — though we always cleanse first. The Aqua Facial works on bare, hydrated skin.

Avoid Fresh Sun or Waxing

No sunburn, recent waxing, or hair removal on the treatment area for a few days before, to keep the skin calm and avoid irritation.

Tell Us Your History

Let us know about active cold sores, recent procedures, or pregnancy so we can tailor the device settings and serums safely.

Go Straight Back to Your Day

There's no downtime — you can apply makeup and head out immediately. Any mild pinkness settles within an hour or two.

Apply SPF 30+ Every Day

Freshly resurfaced skin loves protection. Use broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily — West Island UV climbs fast in summer near the parks and waterfront.

Keep It Gentle 24–48 Hours

Hold off on retinoids, acids, and scrubs for a day or two and let the infused serums do their work. Stick to gentle, hydrating products.

Skip Heat & Sweat Briefly

Avoid saunas, steam, hot yoga, and intense workouts for about 24 hours so the skin stays calm and the glow sets.

Almost everyone. The Bela MD®+ Aqua Facial is gentle and customizable, so it suits virtually all skin types and tones — dry, oily, combination, congested, dull, or maturing. It's an excellent first treatment because there's no downtime and the intensity can be dialled to your comfort. We may adjust or postpone for active cold sores, broken or sunburned skin, or certain conditions — your esthetician will confirm what's right for you during your free consultation in DDO.

Yes. Hydra-dermabrasion pairs beautifully with Microneedling for collagen and acne scars, with a Chemical Peel for deeper pigment and texture correction, and with our advanced facials for ongoing maintenance. Your esthetician at our Dollard-des-Ormeaux clinic will sequence treatments safely so they complement rather than over-stress your skin.