Microdermabrasion is an amazingly effective treatment for the skin that helps repair facial skin from the sun and the effects of aging.
The process is used to treat fine lines and wrinkles. Most often, these are the areas the cheeks, the forehead, and the area around the mouth.
In addition to fighting lines and wrinkles, microdermabrasion can help to smooth and reduce the prominence of pigment problems like age spots, brown spots, and melanosis.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Microdermabrasion is a quick, painless, non-invasive procedure that renews the skin by lifting dead cells off the surface of your skin and stimulating metabolism of the cells underneath. Microdermabrasion will give younger fresher looking skin. It cleans the skin regardless of the skin’s condition. Fine lines, age spots and stretch marks will become less obvious. Best of all, you can resume normal activity immediately. There should be no downtime.
How Does Microdermabrasion Work?
The treatment is like a superficial skin polishing. Microdermabrasion uses microcrystals, vacuumed through a hand piece or a diamond tipped probe, to suction away dead skin cells.
Is Microdermabrasion Safe?
Safe for all skin types because microdermabrasion only removes the outermost layer of the skin.
The following people are excellent candidates for microdermabrasion:
- Don’t want to afford the time or expense of more advanced procedures
- Sun-damaged skin
- Dry skin showing early signs of aging
- Oily skin with blocked pores
Treatment Plan
With a series of treatments, you can quickly achieve substantial improvement in the appearance of superficial lines and uneven pigmentation, while making your skin look and feel softer, smoother, and more radiant. Enlarged pores may become less noticeable, and acne breakouts may be reduced. This can be done in weekly treatments or monthly treatments. Maintenance is essential to keep your skin in good condition. We recommend monthly treatments and application of continued good quality products for home maintenance. As always, a good sunscreen is essential.