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Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago & Glenview, IL is led by Dr. John D. Rachel, MD, FACS, a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is quadruple board-certified.

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Hydrafacial®

Get The
Hydrafacial® Glow

“I am obsessed with hydrafacial! My skin has never looked better. Thank you Alison!”

The Hydrafacial® is a non-invasive skin treatment that improves skin health and addresses individual skin concerns with specialized serums to give the ultimate glow. Unlike regular facials, the Hydrafacial device allows for deeper penetration. Cleanse and extract with Hydrafacial for longer-lasting results.

At Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa, we offer Hydrafacials®. Contact us today for a Hydrafacial® appointment with one of our estheticians!

What Is A
Hydrafacial®?

The Hydrafacial® is a very popular facial treatment in Chicago that cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the skin all in one session without any downtime. The Hydrafacial® utilizes a multi-step treatment that extracts impurities, removes dead skin, and infuses the face with customized skin serums like hylauronic acid to moisturize the skin. Your skin will appear smoother and brighter, giving you an immediate Hydrafacial glow.

HydraFacial: Key Benefits

  • Deep Cleansing Action: Effectively extracts impurities, ensuring a thorough cleanse deep within your skin’s layers.
  • Customized Serum Infusion: Tailors a blend of serums and boosters specifically to meet your unique skin needs.
  • Fine Line and Wrinkle Reduction: Targets and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a smoother, more youthful look.
  • Enhanced Skin Texture and Tone: Actively works to refine skin texture and enhance tone, combating dullness for a vibrant, radiant complexion.
  • Pore Size, Acne, and Congestion Improvement: Effectively reduces pore size, clears acne, and alleviates skin congestion for a clearer, healthier skin surface.
  • Overall Healthier Skin Appearance: Promotes a visibly healthier, more rejuvenated skin appearance, leaving you with a glowing, revitalized look.

Before & After
Hydrafacial® Results

Experience the difference for yourself—our before & after gallery showcases thousands of successful surgeries and satisfied patients. It’s no surprise that Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa surgeons are recognized among the top cosmetic plastic surgeons in Chicago, Illinois. See why so many trust us for their transformations.

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Hydrafacial®
Lip Booster

Lip Perk by HydraFacial® is a specialized lip booster treatment that exfoliates and hydrates, infusing your lips with a vitamin-rich serum. This professional-grade treatment provides a clinically backed way to maintain soft, plump, and youthful lips.

Lip Perk by HydraFacial®: Key Benefits

  • Deep Hydration: Infuses moisture into the lips, combating dryness and chapping.
  • Gentle Exfoliation: Removes dead skin cells for smoother, healthier lips.
  • Plumping Effect: Uses peppermint oil to stimulate circulation for a naturally fuller look.
  • Nourishing Ingredients: Aloe leaf and peony extracts provide soothing hydration.
  • Quick & Non-Invasive: A 10-minute treatment with no downtime.
  • Long-Lasting Results: Includes a take-home serum to maintain hydration for up to 30 days.
  • Targets Lip Aging: Reduces the appearance of fine lines and lip thinning over time.
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How much does
a Hydrafacial® Cost?

HydraFacial® Express: $250

  • Cleanse + Peel: Reveals a new layer of skin with gentle exfoliation and resurfacing.
  • Extract + Hydrate: Removes debris and buildup from pores with painless vortex suction and nourishes and hydrates the skin.
  • Fuse + Protect: Infuses the skin with antioxidants and peptides, increasing hydration and leaving you with a healthy glow.

HydraFacial® Deluxe: $295

The Deluxe HydraFacial® treatment includes a customized booster to address your skincare needs and concludes with LED light therapy to further enhance results.

HydraFacial® Platinum: $375

The ultimate HydraFacial® experience begins with lymphatic drainage to promote detoxification, followed by a full HydraFacial® to deeply cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and hydrate while targeting your specific skin concerns with a booster of your choice, and finishes with red or blue LED light therapy to boost results.

Hydrafacial®
Platinum Boosters & Add Ons

Our customized Hydrafacial skin serums contain hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients for glowing, healthy skin.

Hydrafillic with Pep9 Booster
$50 Add-on
Pep9™ Peptide Complex combines nine unique peptides to help reduce and prevent visible signs of aging, deeply hydrate, and help strengthen the skin barrier, revealing a visibly firmer, more youthful-looking complexion.

BENEFITS

  • Protect against signs of aging while diminishing the appearance of current fine lines, expression lines and wrinkles.
  • Improve skin elasticity to visibly firm and deliver plumper-looking skin.
  • Support instant hydration to provide that signature Hydrafacial® glow.
Dermabuilder™ Booster
$50 Add-on

Leave skin feeling firm and visibly soften expression lines and wrinkles and helps provide a more youthful appearance.

BENEFITS

  • Anti-aging, and relaxing properties to smooth out lines and wrinkles, providing a more youthful appearance
JLO Beauty Booster
$50 Add-on

Nutrient Rich booster that combines globally sourced ingredients to help brighten, tighten, and hydrate skin’s appearance.

BENEFITS:

  • Inspired and developed in partnership with JLO BEAUTY® skincare technology
  • Multitasking booster tackles lackluster skin for an even, glowing complexion
  • An ideal booster in preparation for a big event
MURAD Vita-C Booster
$50 Add-on

This intensive glycolic acid and vitamin C booster accelerates surface renewal and minimizes the look of dark spots and hyperpigmentation for dramatically brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin.

BENEFITS:

  • Brighten, tighten, and hydrate skin’s appearance
Circadia® Chrono-Peptide Booster
$50 Add-on

Circadia® Chrono-Peptide Booster is a powerful serum designed to rebuild, recharge and repair the skin by rebuilding the dermal matrix resulting in a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

BENEFITS

  • Energizes dull/tired skin
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Rebuilds the skin from the inside out
EPICUTIS ™ Neck & Decollete Booster
$50 Add-on
The Epicutis ™ Neck and Decollete booster clean formulation that provides a blend of highly concentrated actives that will visibly revitalize the neckline making your skin look smoother and younger.
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Britenol Booster

Contains vitamin C, alpha arbutin, & bearberry extract
Brightens and balances skin tone while minimizing the appearance of dark spots and sun spots

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Dermabuilder Booster

Contains Hydrafacial peptide complex Helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and enhances skin elasticity

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CTGF (Connective Tissue Growth Factor) Booster:

Contains growth factor & peptide complex Designed to boost collagen and elastin production, diminish the appearance of fine lines, captures and removes toxins and irritants

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HydroPeptide Booster

Contains soybean extract, hyaluronic acid, multiple peptide complex
Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles, improve skin firmness & volume. Formulated to treat aging concerns from frown lines, smile lines & forehead lines while simultaneously hydrating the skin

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Murad Clarifying Booster

Contains salicylic acid & green tea extract Aids in reducing oil production, congestion, & appearance of pores

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Lymphatic Drainage

Removes toxic buildup to decrease inflammation, reduce internal facial buildup, & overall optimize skin health. Results in a beautiful, smooth & sculpted appearance.

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Red LED Light Therapy

Helps reduce inflammation, improve circulation, & stimulate collagen/elastin production.

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Blue LED Light Therapy

Targets and disrupts p. acne bacteria, improves the appearance of oily and congested skin.

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Hydrafacial® Keravive Peptide Complex Booster

  • Cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the scalp and hair follicles
  • Removes dirt, oil, flakes, dead skin cells and impurities from the surface of the scalp and from hair follicles
  • Stimulates scalp circulation
  • Infuses the scalp and hair follicles with growth factors and skin proteins to promote the appearance of healthier, thicker, fuller-looking hair

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Lip Perk Replenishing Serum

  • A gentle lip add on treatment that includes a blend of beneficial oils, antioxidants and vitamins including Aloe, Paeonia and Vitamins A, C, and E.

    • Lightly plumps lips
    • Gently exfoliates to smooth lips
    • Hydrates lips

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Eye Perk Replenishing Serum

  • Hydrates and brightens the eyes for a refreshed and renewed look.

    • Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract: Antioxidant that helps with anti-aging and skin smoothing properties.
    • Mucor Miehei Extract: Provides improved skin smoothness, clarity, and overall brightness and skin hydration.
    • Arnica Montana Flower Extract: Helps with inflammation and puffiness.
    • Sodium Hyaluronate: Boosts skin hydration.

Hydrafacial®
Post Treatment Tips

Following your hydrafacial® treatment, you can resume your normal activities. Some patients may experience some slight redness but this should go away by the next day. In order to maintain your results, it is recommended you get a hydrafacial® treatment once a month.

Why Choose
Dr. Rachel

Dr. Rachel and staff

You want a clear recommendation, realistic expectations, and results that still look like you. At Chicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med Spa in Chicago and Glenview, we start with an anatomy-led plan based on your goals. We’ll tell you what we think will work, what won’t, and why. We explain your options in plain language, including what we would not recommend, so you can feel confident with your decision.

Dr. John D. Rachel, MD, FACS is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is quadruple board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, and the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery. He completed residency training in Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Wayne State/Detroit Medical Center and a Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the Beeson Cosmetic Surgery Institute. He has been in practice since 2001, is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and has published peer-reviewed research in facial plastic surgery and skin rejuvenation.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Hydrafacial®

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Why should I get a Hydrafacial®?

Facials nourish and exfoliate your skin for a younger-looking, glowing complexion. With a vacuum-like device that removes dead skin and impurities, Hydrafacial® will leave you feeling even more refreshed and hydrated than a regular facial would. Deluxe packages of Hydrafacial® offer even more benefits including LED light therapy and serum boosters for even more nutrient-rich skin. By stimulating collagen production, you will notice great improvements in your fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone, and oily skin.

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Does a Hydrafacial® hurt?

A Hydrafacial® is a very soothing facial treatment and should induce no pain. If you feel any pain or discomfort, let your esthetician know right away.

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How often do I need a Hydrafacial®?

Depending on your skin type and treatment needs, the frequency of needed Hydrafacial® treatments will vary for each individual. It is recommended that a Hydrafacial® treatment is received once a month to continuously see improvements of fine lines, wrinkles, and oily skin over time.

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How soon will I see my Hydrafacial® results?

Immediately after just one treatment you will be able to notice more radiant and hydrated looking skin. Your newly-hydrated glow will last upwards of 5-7 days.

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What is the downtime after a Hydrafacial®?

There is no downtime after a Hydrafacial®! After treatment, you can immediately resume normal activities such as wearing makeup or working out.

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What areas can I get a Hydrafacial® treatment?

Hydrafacial® can hydrate, cleanse, and reduce acne on many parts of the body including the face, neck back, butt, arms, and hands.

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Just got laser hair removal with Stephanie for the first time, and I had such a great experience. The process was super fast and easy, and Stephanie was great. Looking forward to my next appointment!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I’ve been seeing Carol for Botox for over two years, and she is absolutely amazing! I trust her completely with my face. She always takes the time to listen to what I want and makes sure my results look natural and beautiful—she never overdoes it. I especially appreciate how honest she is; she will tell you when you don’t need something rather than trying to sell you more treatments. Carol truly cares about her patients and always makes me feel comfortable, welcomed, and at home. She is professional, knowledgeable, gentle, and incredibly attentive. I always leave feeling confident and happy with my results. It’s hard to find someone you can trust this much, and I’m so grateful I found Carol. I wouldn’t trust
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I had Lipo 360 and a Skinny BBL this summer, and I am so happy with my results. I was always extremely nervous about going under the knife, but I really wanted to do something that would help boost my self-confidence. Dr. T and his entire team were truly amazing throughout the whole process. I am naturally pretty skinny, so I was always worried about whether this procedure would work well for my body type, but I honestly wish I had done it sooner. I am currently about five weeks post-op, and I am already so pleased with how everything is turning out. My results continue to improve as I heal, and I’m excited to see the final outcome. I’m very grateful to Dr. T and his team for making me feel comfortable and confident throughout the experience.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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carol’s the absolute best! very fast and great at what she does. My go to for any botox or filler!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I’ve been seeing Carol for 10 + years She’s the best and has a perfect eye for what’s needed and what is not. I’ve always trusted her completely and highly recommend!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Wonderful service, everyone is knowledgable and friendly. Dr. Rachel is fabulous and quadruple board certified. I would not trust any other company.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Carol is the best in the business! She is professional, kind, and incredibly attentive throughout my experience. She took the time to understand my concerns and made sure I felt comfortable. I love my results! I truly appreciated her expertise and attention to detail. I highly recommend Carol!
  
 
 
 
 
 
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Nurse Carol always does an outstanding job no matter the procedure. She literally has light hands and you barely feel a thing. She brightens my day whenever I have an appointment with her. Very kind, professional and very knowledgeable. I have never had anyone as thorough as her. She communicates with me before and after all appointments and reaches out to ensure I safely drive there sooner due to the weather conditions. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I cannot say enough wonderful things about Nurse Carol Donohue. After four years as her client, I can genuinely say that the trust, care, and relationship we have built over the years means so much to me. Carol has always been incredibly easy to communicate with and accommodating with my schedule. She consistently goes above and beyond for her clients—even coming in early before her shift to make sure she can see me when needed. That level of dedication and care does not go unnoticed. What I appreciate most about Carol is her integrity. She doesn’t simply recommend a cosmetic procedure because she can perform it. She takes the time to honestly tell me what would be beneficial, what may be unnecessary, and what she believes is best for me. My health, well-being, and safety have always come first, and that has given me an incredible amount of confidence and trust in her. Carol is knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. She explains everything in detail, makes sure I understand every step of the process, and always makes me feel comfortable and cared for. She values her clients as people, not just appointments. Beyond her professionalism, Carol’s kindness has touched me personally. There have been days when I walked into her office feeling at my lowest, and simply being met with her warmth, compassion, and kindness helped me leave feeling a little more confident and a lot better than when I arrived. That is something I will never forget. Thank you, Nurse Carol Donohue, for four wonderful years of professionalism, honesty, compassion, and exceptional care. I am incredibly grateful for the client-and-nurse relationship we have built, and I look forward to many more years to come. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a provider who combines expertise with integrity and truly cares about the people she serves.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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I’ve been getting Botox from Carol for several years now, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience! She is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and professional, and she always takes the time to make sure I feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. I truly trust her expertise and appreciate how carefully she listens to what I want while providing honest, thoughtful recommendations. My results have always looked natural and beautiful, which is exactly what I’m looking for. I highly recommend her to anyone considering Botox or looking for someone skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring!

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