Microdermabrasion is mechanical exfoliation that removes the uppermost layer of dead skin cells from the face, chest and hands. This skin-freshening technique helps repair facial skin that takes a beating from the sun and the effects of aging. Our staff uses a device to spray tiny crystals across the face, mixing gentle abrasion with suction to remove the dead, outer layer of skin. As with other skin rejuvenation techniques, more than one treatment may be needed to reduce or remove fine wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation.

 

Benefits of Microdermabrasion:

It leaves skin with a fresher, more glowing look. Diminishes sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, and coarse textured skin. It makes it easy for high-tech skin care products to actually penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and help build collagen, which gives skin its youthful appearance. Microdermabrasion is also known as particle resurfacing, power peel, derma-peel or Parisian peel. It takes about 20-30 minutes and there's no down-time for the skin to recover. That's why it's also sometimes called a "lunchtime peel."

 

How Microdermabrasion Works?

Microdermabrasion uses a powerful device to spray microcrystals of aluminum dioxide (corundum powder) across the skins surface. The aluminum dioxide is a very fine, very hard, sand-like material that blasts away the uppermost layer of dead skin cells on the skin's epidermis. Microdermabrasion can be uncomfortable around the sensitive tissue of the mouth and nose, but should not be painful. After the treatment, the technician vacuums away the traces of the corundum powder.

 

Who should consider Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is ideal for both men and woman who want to improve their skin’s appearance and reduce the signs of aging. Microdermabrasion can be performed on any skin type.

 

What conditions can be treated?

Fine lines and wrinkles

Sun-damaged skin

Blackheads and Whiteheads

Acne and Acne Scaring

Superficial age spots

Oily skin

Stretch marks

Uneven skin color

 

How many treatments will your client need?

To achieve maximum results, several treatments may be necessary. The number of treatments recommended for maximum results can range from 5 to 12 treatments scheduled about two weeks apart. Each treatment takes about 20 to 30 minutes. They may need periodic treatments to maintain results after the initial set of treatments are completed.

 

What results can your patient expect?

Most patients will see an improvement in their skin’s appearance after the first treatment. However improvement continues throughout the treatment program. Fine lines and age spots are minimized or even erased. Acne scars and stretch marks become less obvious. Microdermabrasion will leave the skin feeling softer, smoother and more vibrant looking.