HydraFacial Keravive Scalp Treatment in Lafayette, LA
HydraFacial Keravive is a noninvasive, in-office scalp treatment that removes buildup and impurities from the scalp and around the hair follicles, then delivers a peptide complex to hydrate and nourish. At Elle Medical & Aesthetics in Lafayette, LA, treatment follows a scalp assessment rather than being added on to another appointment.
What Is HydraFacial Keravive?
Keravive uses HydraFacial’s specialized scalp technology to remove surface buildup, excess oil, flakes, dead skin cells, and impurities from the scalp and around the follicles. It then delivers the Keravive Peptide Complex to hydrate and nourish the treated areas.
HydraFacial describes the treatment as a three-part process of purification, nourishment, and protection, using the same Vortex-Fusion technology found in its facial treatments to cleanse, exfoliate, extract, and hydrate. The purpose is a cleaner, better-hydrated scalp environment supporting healthier, fuller-looking hair.
What Does Keravive Help With?
- Dry or dehydrated scalp: Including mild discomfort related to dryness.
- Visible flaking: Where buildup and dryness are the driver.
- Excess scalp oil: Along with the congested feeling that comes with it.
- Product buildup: Particularly from dry shampoo and styling products.
- Dull or unhealthy-looking hair: Often weighed down by what has accumulated at the scalp.
- Thinning hair that may benefit from better scalp care: As a supporting measure rather than a treatment for the thinning itself.
- Difficulty maintaining scalp health under extensions or dense hair: Where reaching the scalp is genuinely hard at home.
- A desire for routine scalp maintenance: Treating the scalp as skin, which it is.
The Keravive Peptide Complex
The professional Keravive solution contains a proprietary blend intended to hydrate and condition the scalp and support the appearance of healthier, fuller-looking hair. HydraFacial identifies components including the Keravive Peptide Complex, multi-weight hyaluronic acid, panthenol, arginine, and synthetic growth factors and skin proteins.
A take-home Keravive Peptide Complex Spray is also available for extending scalp hydration between in-office treatments. HydraFacial’s standard protocol recommends daily use of the spray, though at Elle it is optional and offered according to your preference and treatment plan.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Keravive?
- Your scalp feels dry, oily, or congested: These are the concerns Keravive addresses most directly.
- You have visible flaking or buildup: Especially where regular washing has not resolved it.
- You wear extensions or protective styles: Where reaching the scalp for proper cleansing is difficult.
- You want scalp maintenance: Routine care for an area most people ignore entirely.
- You are managing thinning hair: As scalp support alongside a medical evaluation rather than instead of one.
Your scalp is evaluated before treatment for dryness, oiliness, flaking, product buildup, visible irritation, open areas, signs of infection, hair density, and distribution of thinning. That assessment also determines whether a medical or dermatologic evaluation would be more appropriate than a scalp treatment.
Who Performs Keravive at Elle
Keravive treatments are performed by Crystal Fontenot, ANP-BC, a board-certified adult nurse practitioner, or by Elle’s licensed esthetician.
Having a nurse practitioner available matters here because scalp concerns and hair loss overlap. Elle also provides medical hair loss consultations, laboratory testing, hormone care, medical weight management, and PRP hair restoration, which means it is possible to recognize when Keravive alone is unlikely to address what is actually happening. You can read more about the practice and the other hair treatments available at Elle Medical & Aesthetics.
What to Expect During Your Keravive Appointment
Your appointment begins with a scalp and hair assessment covering your primary scalp concerns, any hair thinning, the history and pattern of any hair loss, current scalp products, styling habits, dry shampoo and product use, extensions or protective styles, history of scalp irritation, recent chemical processing or coloring, current medications and supplements, previous hair or scalp treatments, active skin or scalp conditions, allergies, and your goals.
- Sectioning: The scalp is divided into sections so the provider can reach the treatment areas.
- Cleansing and exfoliation: The HydraFacial scalp handpiece moves systematically across the scalp, loosening and removing surface oil, dead skin, flakes, product buildup, and impurities.
- Peptide delivery: The Keravive Peptide Complex is delivered to the scalp and around the hair follicles.
- Reassessment: The treated areas are evaluated before you finish.
- Aftercare and take-home discussion: You receive scalp care instructions, and the optional take-home spray is discussed.
Treatment may be performed during the same visit when your scalp is appropriate for it.
What Keravive Feels Like
Most patients find the treatment comfortable and relaxing. You may notice gentle suction, a cool or wet sensation, mild pressure, movement of the handpiece across the scalp, and temporary sensitivity in areas with significant buildup or dryness.
Tell your provider if you experience pain, burning, significant pulling, dizziness, sudden itching, swelling, or any unexpected discomfort. Your hair may feel damp or contain some solution when you leave.
Keravive Recovery and Aftercare
Keravive generally involves little to no downtime, and most patients return to normal activities right after the appointment. Temporary effects may include mild scalp redness, tenderness, sensitivity, a damp or product-coated feeling, temporary itching, minor flaking as loosened buildup clears, and a temporary change in how your hair sits or falls.
Aftercare may include following instructions about when to wash your hair, avoiding harsh scalp scrubs temporarily, not scratching or picking at the scalp, delaying hair color or chemical treatments when advised, avoiding excessive heat if the scalp feels sensitive, and using the optional take-home spray as directed. Your exact instructions vary according to your scalp’s condition, and you should contact Elle if irritation, redness, swelling, drainage, or discomfort worsens.
Keravive Results and Timeline
Many patients notice their scalp feels cleaner, lighter, and more hydrated shortly after treatment, which is the most immediate change.
Hair may look cleaner, shinier, healthier, and less weighed down by product buildup, and can appear fuller as a result of improved scalp and hair appearance. How much you see varies between people, and improvements in scalp comfort, hydration, and visible hair quality differ from patient to patient. Individual results may vary.
How Many Keravive Treatments Will I Need?
HydraFacial’s standard protocol commonly recommends three monthly in-office treatments alongside daily use of the take-home spray. At Elle Medical & Aesthetics, the number and spacing are customized rather than sold as a fixed package.
Your provider considers your scalp condition, degree of dryness or buildup, oil production, hair density, styling habits, use of extensions or protective styles, other scalp treatments, how you responded to your first session, and whether you want occasional maintenance or something more structured. Some patients book a single treatment while others benefit from a series or periodic maintenance.
Keravive Safety and What to Know
Keravive is a noninvasive scalp treatment with little to no downtime, and most patients experience nothing beyond mild redness or temporary sensitivity.
Your scalp is assessed before treatment for open areas, visible irritation, and signs of infection, since these would make treatment inappropriate. That assessment also identifies when hair thinning warrants a medical consultation or when a scalp condition should be evaluated elsewhere.
It is worth being clear about scope. Keravive improves scalp health and hydration. It is not a treatment for hair loss, and thinning that concerns you deserves a proper evaluation rather than a scalp treatment alone.
Keravive Pricing and Financing in Lafayette, LA
Cost depends on whether you are booking a single treatment or a series, and whether you add the take-home spray. You receive a clear quote before treatment, and there is no requirement to purchase a standard three-treatment package.
CareCredit and Cherry financing are both available for patients managing costs across a broader treatment plan.
Why Choose Elle Medical & Aesthetics for Keravive in Lafayette, LA?
- Not a Generic Facial Add-On: Your scalp is evaluated first to determine whether the concern is dryness, oil, buildup, flaking, general maintenance, thinning that needs a medical consultation, or a condition better evaluated elsewhere.
- Customized Treatment Frequency: There is no requirement to buy a standard three-treatment package, and single treatments are available.
- A Higher Level of Evaluation Available: Medical hair loss consultations, laboratory testing, hormone care, and PRP hair restoration all exist here, so it is possible to identify when Keravive alone will not address the underlying concern.
- The Take-Home Spray Is Optional: Offered according to your preference and plan rather than required.
- Clear Separation From Medical Hair Restoration: Scalp care and hair loss treatment are different things, and you will be told which one you actually need.
Frequently Asked Questions About Keravive in Lafayette, LA
Does Keravive work for hair loss?
Keravive is a scalp health treatment rather than a hair loss treatment. It cleanses, exfoliates, and hydrates the scalp and follicle area, which supports a healthier environment for the hair you have. Thinning that concerns you warrants a medical evaluation rather than scalp treatment alone.
Does Keravive HydraFacial help female pattern hair loss?
It does not treat pattern hair loss, which is a medical concern requiring proper evaluation. Keravive may support scalp health alongside that evaluation, and Elle offers medical hair loss consultations, laboratory testing, and PRP hair restoration for patients whose thinning needs more than scalp care.
How much does Keravive hair treatment cost in Lafayette, LA?
Cost depends on whether you book a single treatment or a series and whether you add the take-home spray. You receive a quote before treatment, with no requirement to purchase a standard package. CareCredit and Cherry financing are available.
How many Keravive treatments do I need?
HydraFacial's standard protocol commonly recommends three monthly treatments with daily take-home spray use, though at Elle the plan is customized. Some patients book a single treatment while others benefit from a series or periodic maintenance depending on their scalp.
What does Keravive feel like?
Most patients find it comfortable and relaxing. You may notice gentle suction, a cool or wet sensation, mild pressure, and the handpiece moving across the scalp, with temporary sensitivity in areas that have significant buildup or dryness.
Do I have to buy the take-home spray?
No. HydraFacial's standard protocol recommends daily use of the spray, but at Elle it is offered according to your preference and treatment plan rather than required as part of the treatment.
Can I get Keravive if I wear extensions?
Yes, and difficulty maintaining scalp health beneath extensions or dense hair is a common reason patients book it. Your provider works in sections to reach the scalp, and your styling and extension history is reviewed as part of your assessment.
How soon can I wash my hair after Keravive?
You will receive specific instructions based on your scalp condition rather than a standard interval. Aftercare also generally includes avoiding harsh scalp scrubs temporarily and delaying hair color or chemical processing when advised.
Ready to Book a Keravive Treatment?
At Elle Medical & Aesthetics, Keravive begins with a real scalp assessment so the treatment addresses what is actually going on rather than a general assumption about scalp care.
Visit Elle Medical & Aesthetics at 626 Verot School Rd, Suite B, Lafayette, LA 70508, or call (337) 651-9120 to schedule. We would be glad to take a look at your scalp and talk through whether Keravive fits.
Medically reviewed by Crystal Fontenot, ANP-BC, on August 12, 2026