Hollywood Peel, HydraFacial, LED Mask…These “Radiance Boost” Facial Treatments Are Praised by the Stars

It’s not just makeup and face creams that help stars ‘shine’ on the red carpet. To flaunt a dazzling face in the limelight, most of the celebrities follow a rigorous beauty routine which includes advanced beauty therapy treatments. Review the most popular methods of the moment with experts who practice them.

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Hollywood Peel: Radiance Treatment

This facial treatment combining peeling and laser is aptly named. For two years, he has been particularly sought after by five-star clients ranging from Angelina Jolie to Kim Kardashian to Jennifer Aniston. “Hollywood stars are very fond of this treatment, which they do a few hours before an event to get beautiful skin the same evening,” explains Dr. Alexandre Koutsomanis, a plastic surgeon in Paris. To achieve this effect of clear and glowing skin instantly, you have to go through a surprising protocol. “After cleansing the face, a black peel with charcoal particles is applied to the face. For 5 to 10 minutes, it acts on the superficial part of the epidermis, forcing its regeneration”, explains the doctor, “Then, the patient’s eyes are protected by goggles. The first laser session opens the pores due to the heat. It will also stimulate the production of collagen, the source of youthful skin, which allows it to become firmer and more elastic. The final phase of laser “shots” allows the black pigment to be pulverized. The laser light is absorbed by the carbon particles. It will vaporize and deep clean all the impurities.”

Two or three passes are necessary to remove the solution from the face. The sensation may be unpleasant but not painful. “The advantage is that the peel is not very aggressive, so it can be used by people of all skin types, at any age. There is no sequelae or redness, or hardly any”, assures the surgeon. The skin may be slightly dry after the treatment, but the result is almost immediate. That same evening and the next day, the effect is even more visible. “The only downside is that they are not very durable. They only exist for a few days, admits Dr. Koutsomanis, to treat large acne scars or age spots, for example, if you want long-lasting and more intensive results. , you’ll have to turn to more aggressive peels.

Prices : From 150 Euro to 180 Euro per session.

Face Sculpting: A Stress-Relieving Treatment

Kate Moss and Meghan Markle are fans of this unorthodox method that can be distasteful because it involves intraoral massage. “It’s a technique that was founded about ten years ago by the former Russian osteopath Yakov Gershkovich,” says facialist Joe de Carvalho, specialist in “anti-aging” treatments at Anatomic at the Wellness Galerie des Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. “They found that people tend to store a lot of tension on their facial muscles. These are particularly associated with our facial expressions that invoke them, for example when we furrow our brows or clench our teeth. These are unconscious and repetitive movements that freeze and stiffen the muscles.

The goal is therefore to relieve these tensions during an hour of massage, which is facilitated by the use of a caring oil. “First, I start by drying the face, emptying it of toxins, to stimulate the lymph. The expert explains, I massage the platysma, a large muscle located on the chest that attaches to the jaw, then I do “stretching” and “lifting” movements on each of the facial muscles. The goal is to loosen them so I can reshape them.

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The last 10-15 minutes of the treatment are devoted to the famous intraoral massage. “With surgical gloves on, I work inside the mouth, which is the area where the stress is highest. I knead the lower section first, then the upper section, switching gloves between each step. I also use lip balm a lot to smooth out the little “barcode wrinkles”. To eliminate or prevent minor lesions without forgetting the area under the jaw,” continues the expert. In addition to the completely relaxing feeling on the face, the effect on the complexion and skin is immediately visible. “The face is changing, it seems more ‘open’ from the side. The mouth appears larger. The cheekbones are raised and the browbone drawn out, giving a lifting effect. We emerge with a healthy glow and a pale rosy complexion,” says Joe de Carvalho. These results last for about a week. A treatment of 4 to 6 sessions will allow them to set over a longer period.

Prices : From 130 Euro to 180 Euro per session.

HydraFacial: Clear Skin Effect Treatment

A HydraFacial treatment is performed every 12 seconds worldwide. Beyoncé and Kate Winslet are themselves customers of this method that allows you to renew and intensely hydrate your skin in 30 minutes. “After an initial cleansing of the skin, the treatment begins with the application of an exfoliating peel that will stimulate cell renewal”, explains Leia Fleschini, director of Hydrafacial training. “Then, we extract comedones and clean out the pores using a small suction tip. Blackheads, dead cells, and excess sebum are removed and placed in a container that can be viewed live, she continues, then the protocol ends with a jet that injects hyaluronic acid and antioxidant ingredients into the skin to plump, rehydrate, and protect it. Thus, a very clean and well-hydrated skin reflects light better, so the glow “results”.

In fact, the “glow” is visible immediately after treatment and is even more visible the next day. The results are amazing and last for up to a week, even several days after the session. These are not its only assets, as the brand has also published a study in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (JCAD), proving the effectiveness of this regular treatment to fight acne.

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Hydrafacials are also used to enhance the effects of aesthetic medical treatments. “It is often combined with other procedures such as lasers, injections or fillers. Thus, as we work on a clean and hydrated surface, the effectiveness of the treatment will increase tenfold, ”says the expert.

Prices : 180 Euro per session.

Morpheus 8: Alternative to Injection

Since receiving an award for innovation in aesthetic medicine in 2020, this treatment combining radiofrequency and microneedling has been very popular and attracts many celebrities. From Victoria Beckham to Kim Kardashian, to Lindsay Lohan or Eva Longoria, all adopt this restrictive and expensive method, renowned for its ability to slow down the signs of aging. Sensitive souls, refrain: An anesthetic cream is applied 30 minutes before the protocol, which can be unpleasant, even painful. “Micro-needles pierce the skin, while heat passes through the skin and shrinks the connective tissues,” explains Dr. Myriam Bitbol, ​​esthetician at the Combre Center in Paris. This process stimulates fibroblasts, the cells responsible for the production of elastin, collagen, and hyaluronic acid. This tension of the tissues will act on the skin’s laxity, restoring skin volume and resurfacing. At the same time, the pores tighten. , wrinkles and acne scars are reduced. Doctors describe it as a “medical facelift” that can serve as an alternative to injections, especially in cases of “moderate” sagging of the skin, as a prevention in the thirties. In addition, “since Morpheus can go up to 8 millimeters deep and reach adipocytes, the famous fat cells, we can also treat small double chins”, she adds.

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Redness on the face may persist for several days after the treatment has been tolerated for about thirty minutes. This is not the only obstacle: You also have to be patient, because the results will be seen in the long term. First, you have to wait a few weeks for the fibroblast stimulation system to start. Then, four sessions spaced one month apart are necessary to complete the progress.

Prices : From 300 Euros per session.

LED Light: The Star Treatment for Regeneration

UFOs (unidentified objects of beauty) have invaded the beauty planet. These red light-emitting face masks are landing in the bathrooms of all the stars, from Suki Waterhouse to Cindy Bruna passing through Kourtney Kardashian or Lily Collins, to name a few. If they are very angry at the moment, their appearance is nothing new. In the 1990s, in the United States, NASA first tested “photobiomodulation” by LEDs on humans. At the time, the space agency was testing the ability of red LED light to heal astronaut wounds. A few years later, it is found in aesthetic medicine cabinets within reach of Earthlings. Each color has its own benefits: Red LED light, the most popular, revitalizes the skin and slows down the signs of aging. Blue helps fight acne, green helps even out the complexion, while yellow helps fade stretch marks. Today, models of LED masks for wearing at home are also available for sale.

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However, there’s no point in messing with Darth Vader for selfie Or hoping to brighten up immediately just before a special event. “You’re not going to get results in one LED light session”, confirms Dr. Miriam Bitbol, ​​beauty expert at Combre House in Paris. “For it to be really effective, you have to follow a consistent protocol with a large number of close sessions.”

Also, LED sessions are requested in addition to other aesthetic therapy treatments. “We do it with peelings, injections, PRP (Editor’s note, for “Platelet-rich plasma”) or pulsed light, eg. It enhances the effect of the treatment and soothes the skin after inflammation,” says the expert.

Average Prices: 50 Euro per session.

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