Microdermabrasion is often a key part of an overall treatment program that includes medical grade home care products and often, peels or facials.
People who want to improve the texture of the skin as well as help some forms of acne, oily skin, blackheads and whiteheads. It is safe and effective for all skin types and tones and safe for the neck, chest, hands and face.
Microdermabrasion is a "mechanical" facial that uses a hand-held device to exfoliate and stimulate the skin. Mildly abrasive, microdermabrasion removes the outer layer of dull, dead skin revealing the smoother, clearer skin underneath.
The hand-held device is moved with precision over the skin, gently removing superficial layers of dead skin. The device is a closed system vacuuming dead skin and other impurities into a collection bottle.
The treatment takes approximately 20 - 30 minutes. There is no down time and you can return to all your normal activities right away.
Microdermabrasion is best done initially in a series as results are gradual and will be incremental with each session. While the doctor or nurse will recommend a personalized plan, a series of 3 to 6 treatments scheduled 2 to 4 weeks is a good start, followed by a maintenance program of one session every 3 months. Microdermabrasion is frequently done in combination with a Glycolic (Refinity) peel for even better results.
Please note: Microdermabrasion cannot improve loose or deeply wrinkled skin.
