Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive, painless skin resurfacing treatment. It uses fine mineral crystals to gently polish and abrade the skin's surface to treat a wide range of dermatological problems, regardless of skin type and colour.
Treatments are applied through a series of sessions, often in combination with glycolic acid peels.
How Does Microdermabrasion Work?
The treatment uses a special machine that combines a jet spray of micro-crystals to remove the outer keratin layer of the skin, and a delicate hand piece that vacuums dead skin cells and skin debris.
Microdermabrasion polishes skin and refines skin's appearance, enhances collagen production, fights the signs of aging, and helps in treating hyperpigmentation, scarring, sun damage, and countless other skin conditions.
Does Microdermabrasion Hurt?
While the sensation produced by the suctioning hand piece and the scrubbing micro-crystals can be unsettling at first, microdermabrasion is not painful.
The patient will feel a slightly abrasive sensation not unlike fingernails lightly scratching against the skin, as well as localized suction from the hand piece vacuuming away the dead skin cells being removed.
What Does a Typical Session Involve?
The spa technician will cleanse the patient's skin before and after the skin resurfacing treatment, and will apply a soothing face mask after the microdermabrasion procedure has been completed. The skin will feel thoroughly cleansed, and rejuvenated.
How Long is the Skin-surfacing Treatment?
Microdermabrasion is considered a "lunchtime" treatment because it takes less than an hour. A typical session usually lasts between 35 and 45 minutes, and patients can go back to work immediately after the procedure. In most cases, no one will even know that the patient has had microdermabrasion!
Things to Keep in Mind:
Results will vary depending on the patient and the skin condition being treated. Be sure to speak to your technician about necessary precautions and possible side-effects.
Immediately After Microdermabrasion
- A very slight redness is sometimes present.
- A mild, temporary itch can develop after a few hours.
- Prolonged sun exposure should be avoided.
- Sunscreen should be applied to the skin.
- The treated area will be slightly more sensitive than normal.
- Avoid situations that will result in excessive perspiration.
- Avoid using hot water to cleanse your skin.
- Avoid touching your skin with your fingers.
- Light make-up can be worn.
- Gentle skin care products should be used, but no special products are required.
Results of Microdermabrasion
- Pores are unclogged, and blackheads have been significantly reduced.
- Acne and blemishes have faded.
- Collagen production is stimulated.
- Age spots have been lightened, and skin tone is more uniform.
- Skin is softer, tighter, smoother, and younger-looking.
- The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is reduced.
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