Hydrafacial Syndeo treatment at TCMA in Surry Hills

Hydrafacial Syndeo

Cleanse, extract and hydrate · no downtime

A thorough, mechanical clean of the skin with immediate results and nothing to recover from. We are straightforward about what it is: the best version of a facial, not a treatment that changes your skin’s structure.

Book an assessment

Assessed before it is recommended. If it is not the right treatment for you, we will say so.

Hydrafacial device in use at TCMA

What it actually is

A vortex tip cleanses, exfoliates and extracts in one pass, then delivers serums into freshly cleared skin. The extraction is the part that matters — it is suction rather than squeezing, which is why it clears congestion without leaving the marks manual extraction can.

The result is immediate and it is real. Skin is cleaner, smoother, better hydrated and reflects light properly, which is what people mean by glow.

It is also temporary, and we would rather say so. A Hydrafacial works brilliantly for about a week to ten days. It does not build collagen, fade established pigmentation or change skin structure. Anyone selling it as anti-ageing is overselling it.

The three protocols

Same device, different depth of treatment. The honest guidance is that most people do not need the top tier every time.

Protocol What it includes Time Best for Price
Standard Three steps — cleanse, exfoliate, extract 30 min Maintenance, congestion, a clean slate before an event $299
Deluxe Six steps — the standard protocol plus targeted serum and LED 45–50 min A specific concern such as congestion or dullness $360
Platinum Seven steps — the full protocol including lymphatic drainage 50–60 min Puffiness alongside congestion, or occasional indulgence $399

If you are coming monthly for maintenance, Standard is usually the right choice and we will tell you so rather than upsell the protocol.

What it is good for, and what it is not

It will not treat established pigmentation, acne scarring, laxity or wrinkles. Those need a different treatment and a different conversation.

What to expect, realistically

  1. On the day30 to 60 minutes depending on protocol. Comfortable throughout — most people find the suction oddly pleasant.
  2. Straight afterSkin looks brighter immediately. Mild redness for under an hour. Makeup whenever you like.
  3. Days 1 to 10The window where skin looks its best. This is why we suggest booking it a few days before an event, not the morning of.
  4. OngoingMonthly suits most people who want to maintain clarity. Less often is fine; it simply does less.

Fees

  • Standard — $299
  • Deluxe — $360
  • Platinum — $399

No packages, no pressure to prepay for a course. If monthly maintenance suits you, book monthly. If it does not, do not.

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When we would not recommend it

If you have come to us about pigmentation, scarring or lines, a Hydrafacial is not the answer and booking one instead would waste your money. It is a skin-clarity treatment, not a corrective one.

Active inflammatory acne, sunburn, active rashes and some recent treatments are reasons to wait.

All medical procedures carry risk, and individual results vary. Suitability is determined at assessment, not on the phone.

Common questions

How long do the results last?

Roughly a week to ten days for the visible glow. The improvement in congestion lasts longer. It is a maintenance treatment by nature.

Is it worth it if the effect is temporary?

That depends what you want. For clarity, congestion and looking your best for an occasion, it does the job reliably. If you want structural change, spend the money elsewhere.

Can I have it in pregnancy?

Generally yes, which is one reason it is popular. We confirm serum selection individually.

How soon before an event should I book?

Three to five days beforehand. Same-day is fine but a short settling period gives the better photograph.

Does it hurt?

No. Extraction feels like firm suction. Most people find the whole thing relaxing.

Which protocol should I choose?

For regular maintenance, Standard. For a specific concern, Deluxe. Platinum if puffiness is part of the picture. We will steer you rather than default you upward.

Book it for what it is good at

Clear, hydrated, clean skin with nothing to recover from. If what you actually want is structural change, tell us and we will point you at the right treatment instead.

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240 Riley St, Surry Hills · (02) 8074 1559

Reviewed by Dr Amy Chahal, Cosmetic Physician

Last reviewed 25 August 2026