What to know about microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure. It involves a skin care specialist removing the top layer of skin with a small hand-held device.

Microdermabrasion can exfoliate the skin, reduce signs of aging, and make the skin appear more even. The procedure is safe for all skin types.

• Uses and benefits

The goal of microdermabrasion is to make a person’s complexion smoother, brighter, and more even in color.

People often request microdermabrasion to address:

• Dullness in the complexion.
• Tneven skin tone.
• Uneven skin texture.
• Age spots
• Dark spots that can form after acne clears up.
• Melasma, a common issue that forms dark spots or patches on the skin.
• Scars.

What to Expect.

Protocol used as in a facial treatment which may include exfoliation and application of a mask. The use of *Uber peels will greatly enhance in the treatment for those skin imperfections.

Treatment will take between 30 – 60 minutes.

Little or no downtime

Skin maybe a little pink

Spot bleeding

Post Treatment care – Up to 24 hours – Erythema

1-2 days – Mild erythema, itching

2-3 days – reduced erythema, educed swelling, mild itching

3-4 days – possible skin dryness

4-5 days – full recovery

You will receive a list of post home care which is important to follow to enable full recovery of your skin and for effective long-lasting results. Can be repeated every 4 – 6 weeks. Noticeable changes will be noticed after week 4.

Contra- indications for treatment are:

• Papulopustular Rosacea
• Severe Acne vulgaris
• Solar keratosis
• Open lesions
• Warts
• Herpes simplex
• Skin cancer
• Hemophilia
• Scleroderma