TL;DR:
- Oxybrasion (water-oxygen peeling) exfoliates dead skin using pressurized saline and oxygen, suitable for sensitive, vascular, and acne-prone skin.
- It stimulates collagen and elastin production, reduces impurities, wrinkles, acne scars, blackheads, seborrhea, and inflammation, while improving elasticity and hydration.
- Ideal for dull, dry, damaged, or hyperpigmented skin; also helps with cellulite and stretch marks.
- Contraindications: pregnancy, diabetes, active skin infections, recent acid/retinoid treatments, fresh scars, inflammatory conditions, cancer, and severe illnesses.
- Painless, non-contact, and safe for summer use, with few side effects.
- Results: immediate brightening, smoothness, tightened pores, reduced wrinkles, and balanced tone. Best achieved with 3-10 treatments weekly.
- Compared to microdermabrasion, oxybrasion is gentler, non-invasive, and better for sensitive skin. Known as a "banquet treatment" due to instant results.
Beautiful and oxygenated skin is a dream that most people strive for. Unfortunately, very often it becomes impossible to do it alone. It is affected by changes in the body, atmospheric factors and improper care. Fortunately, with help comes aesthetic medicine treatment – oxybrasion. This is a gentle exfoliation of dead skin using a pressurized saline stream applied under pressure. You may also encounter an alternate name for this treatment – water-oxygen peeling. The therapy is an excellent option for sensitive, vascular and allergic skin, as it does not cause irritation and redness. Instead, the effect of the treatment is natural reconstruction and regeneration of the skin with effective reduction of impurities. The therapy is also used in the reduction of acne lesions. Patients, on the other hand, can enjoy radiant, oxygenated and hydrated skin after the treatment.
Oxybrasion – what is it?
Oxybrasion also known as water-oxygen microdermabrasion is a type of mechanical peeling, in which the main exfoliating agent of the epidermis is a stream of dispersed saline droplets. They are applied under the pressure of compressed air thanks to a special applicator. The procedure is a very effective and completely safe technique of exfoliating the epidermis, which makes it easy to carry out even in patients with vascular skin, delicate and sensitive skin. **Oxybrasion works by exfoliating the superficial layers of the epidermis, resulting in the stimulation of the epidermal healing process. Regularly repeated treatment also affects the layers of sensitive skin by stimulating the synthesis of collagen and elastin fibers. This increases skin elasticity and shallows superficial wrinkles. Oxybrasion helps accelerate the reduction of blackheads, reduces seborrhea, and also affects anaerobic bacteria responsible for the formation of acne vulgaris. In addition to exfoliation, the procedure also uses the therapeutic effect of cold, which hardens and strengthens the vessel walls. Such action makes oxybrasion a fully painless procedure.
What is the secret of Oxybrasion?
Oxybrasion owes its name to the words OXYGEN – oxygen and ABRASIO – exfoliation. The use of only saline and oxygen is the most innovative technology to safely and effectively cleanse the epidermis. During the procedure there is also no mechanical abrasion process, which causes irritation and redness. The treatment uses a special apparatus that works on the basis of high-pressure compressed, pure 100% oxygen coming from an oxygen cylinder. The element with such parameters makes the treatment bring excellent results. Oxybrasion is performed to intensively exfoliate the dead layer of the epidermis with the simultaneous application of oxygen and dispersed drops of saline. The treatment is carried out "wet", which causes immediate soothing, and oxygen additionally makes the skin gain nourishment. The oxygen used for the treatment is designed to stimulate the rebuilding of collagen fibers, improving skin elasticity and capillaries. By disinfecting, on the other hand, it inhibits the development of acne. Saline, on the other hand, is a sterile solution of sodium chloride in 0.9% water. Its function is to effectively soothe various types of inflammation and soften the skin. Thus, the secret of Oxybrasion lies in the innovative combination of saline and high-pressure oxygen. The treatment, on the other hand, results in refreshing, smoothing and brightening. It removes dead skin and blackheads, and narrows pores. It reduces wrinkles, discoloration and scars. It is of great importance when there are bacterial lesions, acne, or when the skin is gray and tired. Oxybrasion, thanks to its effect, is therefore recommended for patients with sensitive and vascular skin – the coolness of saline has a soothing effect and soothes irritation.
How does the Oxybrasion treatment proceed?
Immediately before the procedure, the skin should be thoroughly cleansed and makeup removed. Some specialists also recommend performing a gentle scrub, such as an enzymatic one. However, this depends on the effect the patient wants to achieve. If the desired results of deep, strong cleansing of the skin are desired, it is recommended to gently exfoliate the first layer of dead skin – this will increase the effect of Oxybrasion. If, on the other hand, the patient cares about brightening, refreshing, calming inflammation, then prior peeling is not necessary. Before the procedure, it is also necessary to thoroughly protect the ear area – with a bandage or cotton pads. This helps prevent inflammation of the middle ear. The eyes also need to be protected, because during the procedure saline splashes against the skin and as a result can get into the patient's eye, causing discomfort. Therefore, aesthetic medicine offices use protective goggles – both for the person undergoing the procedure and those performing it. The procedure is carried out with a special applicator. Under pressure, droplets of saline come out of it. The liquid hits the surface of the skin and exfoliates the stratum corneum. Thus, it intensifies the natural regenerative processes. However, the applicator cannot be applied directly to the skin – it is a non-contact treatment. The intensity of exfoliation depends on the number of movements that are made in one place during the treatment. Normally, the therapy requires about half an hour.
What are the indications for oxybrasion?
Oxybrasion treatment is recommended for people with sensitive, acne-prone skin prone to redness. The most common indications for the treatment include:
- Vascular skin,
- Sensitive skin,
- Skin with hyperpigmentation,
- Damaged skin,
- Gray, dry skin,
- Skin that needs cleansing,
- Acne-prone skin,
- Acne scars,
- Cellulite,
- Stretch marks,
- Lack of skin firmness.
What are the contraindications to oxybrasion treatment?
Although oxybrasion is a safe procedure, it cannot be used on all people. Contraindications include:
- Acne therapy with retinoids (it is recommended to wait six months after the end of treatment),
- Acid treatment performed (you must wait a minimum of 7 days),
- Disrupted epidermal continuity (including after depilation),
- Skin infections,
- Neoplasms,
- Severe systemic diseases,
- Inflammatory conditions of the skin,
- Fresh scars,
- Diabetes,
- Pregnancy and lactation.
How often is an oxybrasion treatment performed?
Oxybrasion is performed depending on skin type and defects:
- Once a week for combination skin, seborrheic skin, acne, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
- Once a week every two weeks for delicate, sensitive, vascular and dry skin.
- Twice a week every week for cellulite and stretch marks.
What is the difference between oxybrasion and microdermabrasion?
Oxybrasion is a non-contact cleansing, oxygenating and nourishing the skin. Microdermabrasion, on the other hand, involves abrading the epidermis with a device that consists of a special abrasive head with microcrystals. As a result, it cleanses the facial skin of dead cells, evening out the skin tone. Microdermabrasion is recommended for people with blackheads, enlarged pores, pimples and blemishes.
Unfortunately, microdermabrasion is not recommended for people with sensitive, vascular or acne-prone skin. In such cases, oxybrasion works well, which not only cleanses, but also deeply nourishes and oxygenates the skin. It is performed non-contact and is suitable for all patients. The epidermis is exfoliated using oxygen and saline.
What are the effects of oxybrasion?
Oxybrasion has gained recognition due to the fact that its effects are visible immediately after the procedure is completed. The skin gains brightening, tightening and nourishment. It is also silky to the touch, smooth and has an even tone. The appearance of fine wrinkles and enlarged skin pores is also reduced. With long-term use of oxybrasion, the result will be a stimulation of microcirculation, which affects the skin's regenerative processes. Oxybrasion is also the effect of regeneration of hair follicles in the therapy for hair loss. The best results are obtained after a series of treatments – depending on the individual patient, this is from 3 to 10 treatments once a week. A single treatment may be recommended to get an immediate effect before an important outing or meeting. This is why oxybrasion has become known as the "banquet treatment." The oxygen used in the treatment is a key material that is essential for energy for the body. It positively affects the condition of tissues, accelerates the reconstruction of collagen fibers and the reconstruction of capillaries. Pure 100% oxygen disinfects, minimizes the development of acne caused by bacteria, thus positively affecting the appearance of the skin. A sterile solution of sodium in water with a concentration equivalent to that of body fluids in the human body, it is a completely neutral substance. As a result, it does not cause allergies. During the oxybrasion procedure, saline perfectly moisturizes, softens and smoothens the skin.
Oxybrasion therefore disinfects the skin and increases the absorption of cosmetics used.
Why use oxybrasion?
Oxygen is a life-giving chemical element, without which no living organism can function. However, it is worth remembering to take care of oxygenation of the body, especially the skin, despite such an obvious fact. Oxybrasion is an absolute hit in recent years among patients of aesthetic salons. This is mainly due to the fact that it is distinguished by few contraindications, with a large list of recommendations to carry out the procedure. Another advantage that speaks in favor of oxybrasion is the fact that Patients can enjoy the immediate effect of the procedure immediately after its performance. Oxybrasion gains a lot of popularity in spring and autumn, because the coolness obtained with the procedure is very comfortable for Patients. In the case of high temperatures, it is even salutary. It is also one of the few therapies that can be performed without concern during the summer, when other treatments can result in unsightly discoloration.
Conclusion
Oxybrasion is a game-changer for anyone seeking radiant, healthy-looking skin. This non-invasive treatment gently exfoliates, oxygenates, and deeply nourishes, making it perfect for sensitive, vascular, or acne-prone skin. Unlike harsher methods, it delivers results without discomfort, irritation, or downtime. Using only saline and pure oxygen, it promotes collagen production, reduces impurities, and enhances skin elasticity. Whether you need a quick glow before an event or long-term rejuvenation, oxybrasion is a safe, effective solution. If you want smoother, brighter skin with minimal risk, oxybrasion deserves your consideration. Results are immediate, and your skin will thank you.
