Microdermabrasion FAQs
What is Microdermabrasion?
The non-surgical cosmetic procedure known as Microdermabrasion is a safe and highly effective way of lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, and acne scarring. This innovative technique helps to eliminate the signs of aging while it stimulates the production of new skin cells and collagen giving you the youthful skin hiding beneath the surface.
Microdermabrasion removes the outer skin layers, those that are marred by age spots, scarring, lines, and dead skin cells, to reveal the fresher younger looking skin layer beneath. This procedure in non-invasive and requires no down time following your procedure. Using a specially designed hand tool your aesthetician moves a flow of tiny crystals to slough off dead skin cells. The hand tool also acts as a vacuum collecting the dead skin and used crystals. The entire process is fast and easy- requiring no incisions or injections.
What can I expect during a Microdermabrasion Treatment session?
A Microdermabrasion session begins with a thorough, yet gentle, cleaning of the treatment area. When completed your Aesthetician will begin the process by applying the hand-piece connected to the Microdermabrasion machine to your skin. This will direct the sterile micro-crystals to the target areas and will gently exfoliate the area. Throughout your session your Aesthetician will be assessing your skin’s needs and adjust the pressure to suit those needs.
As the exfoliation process takes place the wand, or hand-piece, will also be removing the dead skin cells and used crystals. During this process you will notice a gentle tugging on the skin, this is completely normal. Your treatment session should last less than an hour and you will be able to continue with your day uninterrupted. When you leave you will notice smoother, more refreshed, skin that looks younger and feels great!
What are the risks / side effects associated with Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a safe and non-invasive cosmetic procedure that has very few side effects associated with it. In some cases temporary redness or dryness may appear after treatment. You can ask your Aesthetician which moisturizers may be appropriate to treat dry skin.