Microdermabrasion
During the microdermabrasion treatment, a fine stream of microcrystal exfoliates and gently resurfaces superficial skin layers. Fine lines, skin discoloration, acne scars and signs of sun damage are reduced. The Microdermabrasion treatment is generally safe for all skin types, male and female. It does not use heat, acid or chemicals; thus, there is generally no healing time. Microdermabrasion treatment areas are the face, neck, back and chest. A technician who has received training in skin care will perform the treatment.
The surface layer of skin (dermis) collects harmful environmental elements. By carefully and uniformly removing this layer of dead, impacted cells, the skin’s surface is refined and smoothed out. After each Microdermabrasion session, you will notice an increasingly healthy appearance, with your skin feeling soft, smooth and refreshed.
Indications for Microdermabrasion Treatment:
• Sun-damaged skin
• Uneven pigmentation/Melasma/Hyper-Hypo Pigmentation
• Uneven and granular skin
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Enlarged pores
• Blackheads, light acne
• Superficial injury scars
• Age spots
• Acne scars
• Dry skin
Microdermabrasion Procedure:
• Gently resurfaces the superficial skin layer (dermis)
• Diminishes irregularities in the texture of the skin
• Contracts larger pores, exfoliates and extracts clogged pores
• Polishes and smoothes the margins of acne and burn scars
• Each treatment last about 30 minutes – commonly known as a “Lunch Hour” procedure
• Six treatments at one or two week intervals, with scar reduction taking as many as ten visits.
Before and After Microdermabrasion Protocol:
Microdermabrasion is an exfoliating treatment, which utilizes a stream of microcrystal, under pressure, projected onto the surface of the skin and then vacuumed. After each session, you will notice an increasingly healthy appearance with your skin feeling soft, smooth and refreshed.
Before Microdermabrasion:
• Refrain from waxing, electrolysis and depilatories for four days before and after treatments.
• Discontinue Accutane usage four weeks prior to, and during, the treatment period.
• Discontinue retinol and AHA usage three days prior to and three days after each treatment.
• No tanning of any kind during the series of treatments.
• Wait two weeks after filler injections (restylane, perlane, Jeuvederm).
• Do not wear makeup or contact lenses to the treatment.
• Skin should be free of herpes sores in the lip area.
• Sign the procedure consent form.
After Microdermabrasion:
• Your skin will be pink and renewed.
• In the days following the treatment, there may be some flaking and dryness as the skin repairs itself. You may want to wait one day to apply makeup, as your face will feel so soft and fresh. Do not use glycolic, Retin A, exfoliant or astringents for two days after the treatment.
• Avoid extreme heat for two days (direct sun, sauna, hot tubs, Jacuzzi, tanning beds).
• Use SPF 30 or higher daily.
• Use the Clinic After-care Products as recommended.
• Schedule your next appointment for one-two weeks after each treatment.
