Microdermabrasion

Refine & re-texture the skin

Medical microdermabrasion is a skin rejuvenating procedure designed to help repair sun, aged and acne affected skin. The procedure uses fine aluminum oxide crystals of the highest purity, or a crystal encrusted wand, in conjunction with suction, to remove the dead outer skin layers, resulting in a smoother, fresher and younger looking face. It is a non-invasive and non-wounding treatment also stimulates circulation and blood flow, thus encouraging collagen and elastin production and entails virtually no discomfort, down time or recovery. The treatment is not painful, has no healing time and there is almost no risk of infection. Simplicity makes Microdermabrasion both safe and economical. It can be used as an alternative or in conjunction with Photo Rejuvenation and chemical peels.

Conditions treatable with Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion successfully treats superficial skin damage caused by aging, sun exposure or injury. These conditions include:
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Age spots/superficial pigmentation
  • Acne scars
  • Enlarged oily pores
  • Blackheads and whiteheads
  • General exfoliation
  • Post traumatic pigmentation
  • Adjunctive to cosmetic surgery
  • Blending post-lasered skin

How will I look post treatment?

It is normal for the skin to be pink after the microdermabrasion treatment, lasting up to a few hours. Mild exfoliation is common in the first few days of the early treatments, but is uncommon once the skin is in better condition. Where acne and cysts have been treated the area may be red and a small scab may form, lasting for several days. Do not pick at any scabs!

What areas can be treated?

The face, neck, decollete and hands area can be treated with microdermabrasion.

Treatment Schedule

For best results it is necessary to have multiple microdermabrasion treatments over a period of time. For general rejuvenation, approximately six treatments are required. Severe cases of acne or acne scarring may require more. Treatments are usually done every 2-3 weeks and take about 30-40 minutes.