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Microdermabrasion
If you are unhappy with age spots, acne scars, stretch marks, fine wrinkles or flaking skin, you might want to consider Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion has been used in Europe for years. Now this exciting procedure is the number two non-surgical esthetics cosmetic procedure in the United States and Canada. It is helping men and women everywhere experience remarkable improvements in skin texture, anti ageing and skin concerns and problems. Microdermabrasion treatments combined with our skin care products are a safe, comprehensive approach to skin care.
Is Microdermabrasion safe?
Yes. Microdermabrasion is non-invasive. The procedure resurfaces the skin, deep cleansing the follicles and reduces pores.
The treatment accelerates production of new skin cells to renew and repair skin.
In the dermis your true skin increases the stinulation of fibroblast ( gives stength and stability) activity to improved the structures and collagen and elastin production.
Regardless of your skin's condition, fine lines and age spots may be erased and acne scars and stretch marks will become less obvious or removed all together.
What is treatment like?
Microdermabrasion treatments are not aggressive; they are immediate results and are progressive, and best of all, they work! Most patients find Microdermabrasion treatments to be quite relaxing. The treatment is like a "superficial skin polishing" using micro-crystals vacuumed through a delicate hand piece. In as little as thirty minutes, this gentle, abrasive technique efficiently produces satisfying results. Following the treatment, we may treat your skin with specially formulated facials to further help repair your skin. Treatments are applied through a course of weekly or bi-monthly sessions, ranging from 6 to 12 weeks. A custom treatment is personal and varies from person to person with the direction of your medi spa professional.
How soon will I see results?
Immediately! After your first treatment your skin will have a fresh pink glow. It will look healthier and feel smoother and softer. Your improvement will continue throughout your treatment program. The cellular regeneration process (what happens to your skin day by day) will be discussed by your medi spa professional for your specific condition. .
Why choose Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion takes less time than other more invasive procedures. There is no recovery period, no discomfort and you can resume normal activities immediately.
Who are the best candidates for Microdermabrasion?
Most every one is a candidates for Microdermabrasion. The best candidates for microdermabrasion are individuals with acne prone and blotchy skin, small scars, rhytides, keratoses, large pores, milia, or sebaceous hyperplasia. If you have sun damage or uneven texture and would like to improve the condition of your skin, you may be a good candidate for Microdermabrasion. There are some conditions that cannot be treated by microdermabrasion. Your medi spa professional will analyze wheather you are a candidate. A waiting period of 6 months is necessary for people on "Acutane" oral perscription.
Maintaining the Results
 Maintaining healthy looking skin is a daily task. Always wear SPF of at least 15 to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Keep your skin moist and fresh with daily home care using specially formulated skin care products that your medi spa professional has assigned for you. We recommend a monthly touch-up treatment to help maintain your results. Ask us about our money saving treatment packages.
Does Microdermabrasion Hurt?|
Microdermabrasion does not hurt, most people will describe it as a kitten licking your hand. The patient normally works up to a level as they go to increase the penetration to the skin. Your skin may feel a little hot and appear a little pink for the first day. This varies from person to person. You should be perfectly fine that night.
What to Expect During a Treatment?
Patients have attributed the sensation of a microdermabrasion treatment to a slight windburn. Although depending upon the level that you wish to reach the discomfort is usually quite minimal, if at all. The treatments typically last 20 to 30 minutes for the face, if your treatment includes the neck and upper chest area, it may last up to an hour.
A normal course of microdermabrasion treatments varies between 6 to 12 at approximately 7 to 10 day intervals. It is recommended that you schedule an additional treatment every 1 to 3 months to maintain your skin in excellent condition. Most patients actually feel and see a difference just after one or two treatments but schedule additional treatments to increase this improvement.
After The Treatment
- In a single peel treatments a rehydrating moisturizer treatment and sunscreen is applied to your skin prior to leaving.
- Some redness may be expected after a treatment, however this is not likely to persist more than a few hours. The sensation of having a mild windburn or sunburn will also pass after a few hours. Applying a high quality moisturizer to re-hydrate the skin at this point will help, and following your prescribed home care treatments.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for 7 days after a treatment. We do stress the importance of using a high quality sun protectant product as well as minimizing sun exposure. Exposure to UV radiation is one of the key factors in speeding the skin aging process.
- Avoid Alpha-Hydroxy Acid, Glycolic Acid products and skin exfoliation scrubs for 72 hours both before and after a treatment.
- Avoid full face make-up, i.e. liquid foundations or pressed powder foundations for 24 hours after a treatment. Eye make-up, lipstick etc. may be applied immediately after a treatment.
Maintaining healthy looking skin is a daily task. Always wear SPF of at least 15 to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays. Keep your skin moist and fresh with daily home care using specially formulated skin care products that your medi spa professional has assigned for you. We recommend a monthly touch-up treatment to help maintain your results. Ask us about our money saving treatment packages.
What Can't Microdermabrasion Do?
Please be advised, raised or deeply pitted skin areas (possibly from old severe acne scars) and darker pigmented areas will require multiple treatments. I must advise that while Microdermabrasion does is not the cure all for heavily damaged skin, it is a non invasive technique for those of you who do not need a serious laser or chemical peel treatment.
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