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Microdermabrasion and Q&A
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion
rejuvenates and revitalizes your skin in just an afternoon!
Microdermabrasion
uses a fine jet of crystals to gently and painlessly exfoliate your
skin while
vacuum suction removes the crystals with the dead skin cells. You're
left with
new, softer skin and more even skin texture.
In addition to
surface exfoliation, Microdermabrasion promotes the production of new
cells in
the basal (deepest) layer of the dermis, it cleans the pores, and
stimulates
collagen production that can further improve skin texture.
Microdermabrasion can be successfully used on light or dark skin to
treat the
face, neck, chest, arms, elbows, knees and hands. Microdermabrasion is
generally indicated for:
This simple,
quick and convenient procedure has become very popular with patients
showing
the early signs of aging, sun exposure and other facial imperfections.
Non-invasive and non-wounding to the skin's surface, the procedure
entails
virtually no discomfort, down time or recovery. Patients typically
experience
some redness for about an hour after the procedure. Because
microdermabrasion
is so precise, the procedure is virtually pain-free.
How
is the procedure done?
Microdermabrasion can be successfully used on the face, neck, and chest
arms
more rarely on the knees, elbows, arms and hands. After cleansing your
treatment area, the Aesthetician with use a jet of sterile
micro-crystals to
gently exfoliate the your skin without the use of anesthesia. The
Aesthetician
will adjust the pressure for your skin and move the Microdermabrasion
machine's
hand piece across the treatment area to deliver a precise stream of
crystals
onto the skin's surface; the scale-like, lifeless epidermal cells and
the
crystals are then suctioned back into the same hand piece to reveal a
fresh,
invigorated skin surface. After your treatment, the Aesthetician may
choose to
do one of several different type of chemicals peel depending on your
skin
condition.
Does
Microdermabrasion hurt?
Not really. Microdermabrasion may sting a little around the eye area.
Our
Aesthetician will normally increase the treatment strength each session
to
increase the penetration to the skin. Your skin may feel a little hot
and
appear a little pink immediately following your treatment. You should
tell your
Aesthetician immediately if your treatment is too uncomfortable; they
can turn down
the controls if the suction or level of the "blast" is too strong for
you.
How
do I prepare for this procedure?
There really is no preparation for Microdermabrasion. We do recommend
that you
avoid any substance (Retin A, Acid Peels, heavy exfoliation, etc.) and
any
situation (Sun Burn, etc.) that will leave your skin sensitive on the
day of
treatment.
How
long does the procedure take and how many will I need?
Microdermabrasion is a quick procedure that usually takes between 30
and 60
minutes. We recommend you start with 4-8 sessions, one every two to
three
weeks. Following your initial treatment your skin maintenance program
should
include an additional treatment every 1-3 months. Most people should
see
dramatic improvements after just a few treatments, but stick with it
for the
best results! Severe skin problems, such as deep acne scars and dark
spots will
take several treatments before any improvement is noticeable.
Can I
return home the same day?
Microdermabrasion and Chemical peels are performed on an outpatient
basis so
you may return home the same day.
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