How does it work?
Microdermabrasion is performed with a jet of fine crystals, which are vacuumed across the skin, removing the dead and damaged skin cells, offering a superficial skin polishing while leaving you with smooth, soft, brighter and younger-appearing skin. The dual action of mechanical exfoliation combined with dynamic stimulatory effects of the vacuum-suction result also in new collagen production and skin rejuvenation. In as little as twenty minutes, this gentle abrasive technique efficiently produces satisfying results.
Who is a candidate?
Microdermabrasion can be used in all skin colors and types and for anyone interested in improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, acne prone skin, black heads and white heads, mild acne scarring, pigmentation problems, uneven skin tones, and dull, lifeless sun-damaged skin and is useful in treating pigment disturbances related to hormones and sun exposure. Persons with herpes, warts and skin tumor are not candidates for Microdermabrasion.
|What can I expect?
Treatments are applied through a course of 4-5 initial sessions every 10-15 days followed by maintenance treatments as infrequently as every two months. Microdermabrasion treatments enhance the skin’s appearance and do what no other available treatment can (without surgery) in combating the signs of aging. After your first treatment, your skin will have a fresh slightly pink glow. Improvement continues throughout your treatment program.
What are the safety & side effects?
It is safe to use on all skin types and colors. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally.
How long is the recovery time?
There is no down time and individuals return to regular activities the same day.
Does it hurt?
Usually a painless procedure.
What are the pre and post treatment instructions?
Avoid excessive sun exposure and retinoic acid creams (Retin-A) for two to three days before and after treatment. We recommend the use of an effective broad spectrum sunscreen whenever sun exposure cannot be avoided. |
