Microdermabrasion

What is Microdermabrasion?
It is a procedure in which a Microdermabrasion machine is used to resurface areas of your skin by dispersing aluminum oxide crystals through a hand piece which also removes the crystals and the dead skin by way of a vacuum. The depth of the Microdermabrasion is tailored to each client’s individual skin profile. The result is a gentle, abrasive polishing of the skin. The Microdermabrasion treatments take between 30 and 60 minutes and are performed at 2 week intervals. More than one treatment is usually required to achieve the client’s desired results. Depending on your individual skin needs, your medical esthetic nurse may recommend pairing your Microdermabrasion with a chemical peel.

Why should I have Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is used to treat minor acne scars, minor surgical scars, narrow stretch marks, fine lines, moderate wrinkles, crow’s feet, blackheads, enlarged pores, and pigmentation problems such as age spots, uneven skin tones, brown spots, and melanosis. It is ideally suited for aged skin and skin that has been damaged by overexposure to the sun. Microdermabrasion treatments improve the quality, texture and pigmentation of the skin.

Is Microdermabrasion for facial areas only?
No. Microdermabrasion can improve many areas, including but not limited to: décolleté, backs of hands, backs of arms and the back.

Are there any side effects of Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a very safe procedure and when performed correctly has very few side effects.
• Because the procedure removes the upper layer of the epidermis, there is a minimal risk of infection.
• Since Microdermabrasion usually only removes of the uppermost level of the epidermis, pigment changes are highly unlikely, but are a risk with deeper penetration.
• Scarring is a rare occurrence. To minimize the chances of scarring, it is important that you follow all post treatment instructions.
• If you have a history of herpes simplex blisters/cold sore, a reactivation of this condition can occur after Microdermabrasion.

Is there any downtime with Microdermabrasion?
Clients do not typically require time off work after the procedure. You can have Microdermabrasion done on your lunch hour and resume your normal schedule right after the procedure. Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical procedure that does not require any anesthesia.

To find out how Microdermabrasion
can transform your skin,
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