THE TEMPORARY FACELIFT

WHAT A 75-90 minute facial, using massage and a special Hydradermie machine to firm skin and lift facial muscles temporarily for an incredibly youthful effect. GOOD FOR Special occasions when you want to look your best. WHAT’S INVOLVED After a skin assessment, award-winning therapist Agnes Rafal prepares the skin, triggers effective lymphatic drainage and works the facial muscles so they respond to a mild galvanic current that is applied through a handheld device. There’s plenty of massage too, along with some aftercare tips. THE RESULTS Post-treatment, skin looks clearer, lifted and more line-free; it’s like turning back the clock a good decade. This treatment is not a new one, but Guinot, who created the Hydradermie machine, continually updates it to impress.

THINGS TO REMEMBER The Hydradermie facial can be tailored to specific requirements, with extra focus on eyes, lip area, etc. Intensive courses of two treatments per week for two or three weeks will yield longer-lasting results. Otherwise, expect to get the best from this treatment within 36 hours.

THE DETAILS Hydradermie facial, €75 at Essentials Beauty and Skincare Clinic, essentials.ie.