Microdermabrasion

Brief Description of Procedure

Microdermabrasion is the most common procedure. It involves the removal of the superficial dead skin surface layer by either crystal, pressure, suction or diamond tip devices. This is a medical grade microdermabrasion, which is more powerful and controlled. Sometimes along with this there are also certain devices used to infuse the vitamins and nutrients in to the open pores of the skin. It improves pigment, color, texture of the skin, and also stimulates new collagen in the skin.

Who are the Best Candidates for this treatment?

Microdermabrasion helps clients with certain skin condition like:

· Uneven skin tone and texture
· Brown spots
· Fine wrinkles and acne scars
· Hyper pigmentation
· Sun damaged skin or aging skin
· Treatment of acne
· Prior to the other cosmetic procedure to improve the efficacy of the other procedures

What areas can be treated?
Microdermabrasion is generally done in any areas with above condition, but most popular in the face neck, chest, shoulders and hands.

How does the treatment work?
Generally microdermabrasion is done to small handheld device, which is connected to machine and gentle pressure or gentle rubbing from the crystal abrades the skin and removes the superficial dead keratinized skin. By removing this layer of the skin, the nutrients and vitamins are able to get into the deeper tissues, this in turn stimulates the collagen.

How long does the treatment take?
Microdermabrasion generally takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

What are the benefits of procedure?
This is a very simple procedure, and anybody with sensitive skin also can tolerate this. You do not need any precautions for this procedure. It could be performed in clients with any skin type. Procedure also is very simple and has no downtime.

How many treatments will I need?
Microdermabrasion alone is a very gentle procedure. It is not as strong and powerful as laser surgery or IPL or photo facial and you will need at least series of six treatments two weeks apart. After that, you will need maintenance every two months or as you desire. It works much better with combination with the chemical peel.

What kinds of results can I expect? How fast do I see the results?
After series of treatment you would be able to see improvement in your skin tone, skin texture and also decrease in the pigment and superficial scars and fine wrinkles. You will see the improvement after you complete six treatments.

Are the treatments safe and painless?
Treatment is very safe and painless, and there is no anesthesia required. Even people who have sensitive skin can tolerate this procedure.

Do I need any preparation before the procedure?
You do not need any preparation prior to microdermabrasion.

What kind of recovery period is needed after the procedure?
You may have slight redness after the procedure, which will go away in one to two hours.

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