MICRODERMABRASION
What does it do?
Microdermabrasion safely and effectively exfoliates the superficial layers of your skin. This assists a sluggish rate of cell turnover so that your skin develops a fresh and glowing appearance. It also helps the absorption of skin care products.
How does it work?
Microdermabrasion is a gentle exfoliation using various grades of gritted, natural diamond tips (fine, medium or course) plus vacuum pressure on the surface of the skin. The technique empties blocked pores and removes dead and damaged skin cells as it gently glides across the surface. At the same time it stimulates blood circulation and collagen below the surface, creating better skin tone and texture.
Are there any side effects?
The procedure is not generally painful although you may experience some discomfort. Any redness around the treated area generally goes away within a couple of hours.
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Microdermabrasion improves or eliminates many skin conditions and imperfections:
- Active acne
- Reduction of scars – acne, surgical or any raised scar
- Superficial hyperpigmentation
- Congested skin
- Extractions of blackheads and whiteheads
If you would like fresh, glowing skin again then microdermabrasion might be the answer. It safely and effectively exfoliates the superficial layers of the skin, helps increase sluggish skin cell turnover and encourages increased oxygen and nutrients to the skin by increasing circulation.
The exfoliation technique uses various grades of finely gritted natural diamond tips plus vacuum pressure on the surface of the skin. In the process it empties blocked pores, removes the dead and damaged skin cells and stimulates the collagen beneath the surface to give you a better skin tone.
Getting the best results
Your skin will improve noticeably after 4 to 6 treatments, with the treatments usually spaced 2 to 4 weeks apart. In the instance of severe acne and acne scars, further treatments may be required.
Microdermabrasion is often used together with the light based treatments IPL and Laser Genesis to produce the optimal result. After the initial course of treatments a monthly maintenance program together with an appropriate skin care program will maintain fresh, glowing skin.