 |
|
|
What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is performed in
our office and requires no anesthesia. Using a precision hand piece that
directs a diamond-tip delivery mechanism and mild suction where
needed on the skin, the gently abrasive action exfoliates the outermost layers
of the skin. The doctor or technician can control the power of the spray, from a
gentle buffing of the skin to deeper exfoliation where needed. At a low power, microdermabrasion might be compared to results similar to those of glycolic acid
peels. A full-face treatment generally takes 30 to 40 minutes.
What results can you expect?
Following the treatment, your
skin appears lightly pink, but there is no oozing or obvious redness. Some
patients say their face feels as if their skin has been mildly sun- or
wind-burned. The skin may peel. In the case of a deeper treatment level for more
blemished or thicker skins, the skin will appear slightly red and swollen from a
few hours to a few days. Similar to a light peel, the procedure can improve fine
lines and wrinkles, blackheads and whiteheads, superficial pigmentation, and
give the skin a healthy-looking glow. It may be used in conjunction with
chemical peel or laser skin resurfacing.
Microdermabrasion is ideal for:
Individuals who don't want to
undergo the time, expense, discomfort, longer healing time, and possible side
effects of alternative skin resurfacing treatments such as chemical peel,
dermabrasion or laser skin resurfacing, and have fairly minor skin problems:
fine lines, mild acne, blotches, pigmentation, small scars.
The best candidates for
Microdermabrasion are women and men who have:
- Healthy skin
- Good health.
- Realistic expectations.
What are the benefits of
Microdermabrasion over other procedures?
- There is less recovery time.
- There is minimal discomfort
- You can resume normal
activities immediately
|
|
