MICRODERMABRASION
Microdermabrasion is a skin exfoliation process that resurfaces the skin to remove sun damage and minimize the appearance of scars and dark spots. Microdermabrasion is also widely used for treatment of acne and acne scarring.
Microdermabrasion effectively resurfaces areas including the face, back, chest and arms, for both males and females, with periodic treatments. Microdermabrasion does not require anesthesia and therefore requires no downtime. The dead outermost layer of skin is removed, stimulating collagen production, leaving skin renewed and refreshed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is microdermabrasion?
- Microdermabrasion is a skin exfoliation process that resurfaces the skin to remove sun damage and minimize the appearance of scars and dark spots. Microdermabrasion is also widely used for treatment of acne and acne scarring.
How does microdermabrasion work?
- Microdermabrasion removes the stratum corneum, that outer most layer of skin, made up of dead cells. The stratum corneum is where many minor skin blemishes reside, such as fine wrinkles, blemishes, and minor scars. After a session of microdermabrasion the body will respond as though you have a minor injury, and begin to send new, fresh cells to the area.
- Microdermabrasion may be paired with a chemical peel for optimal results.
How long is the down time?
- Most people can return to work the same day with only some redness lasting around one hour, which can be covered with makeup.
What areas can be treated using microdermabrasion?
- Microdermabrasion can be done on the face, back, hands, and legs, virtually anywhere.
What are some of the benefits?
- Microdermabrasion can be used to remove blemishes, sun damage, minor scars, it can aid in treating acne and with the stratum corneum gone the skin can absorb moisturizers and medicated creams better.
What equipment is used for microdermabrasion?
- Our facility uses AestiLISSE, a 2-in-1 microdermabrasion system. The dual mode system provides maximum versatility for treating the full range of superficialto- deeper skin damage. The system offers two options, a precise crystal stream or a crystal-free diamond tip, to loosen the layer of dead skin cells that form on the surface and dull the skin’s appearance. Microdermabrasion treatments reinvigorate the skin and improves its tone and texture.
- Crystal-Free Microdermabrasion
- •Gentler treatment option for sensitive skin.
- •5 diamond tips, smooth to extra coarse, to meet each patient’s individual needs.
- Crystal-Stream Microdermabrasion
- •More aggressive treatment option
- •Full range of vacuum adjustment for various skin conditions.
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