Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is mechanical exfoliation that removes the uppermost layer of dead
skin cells from the face, chest and hands. For best results, it is recommended you get a
series of treatments and use in conjunction with anti-aging skin care products. Microdermabrasion
takes about 20-30 minutes and there's no down-time for the skin to recover. That's why it's
also sometimes called a "lunchtime peel."
Benefits of Microdermabrasion
- Microdermabrasion leaves skin with a fresher, more glowing look.
- Microdermabrasion diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, and
coarse textured skin.
- Microdermabrasion makes it easy for high-tech skin care products to actually penetrate into
the deeper layers of the skin and help build collagen, which gives skin its youthful appearance.
Other Names for Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is also known as particle resurfacing, power peel, derma-peel or Parisian peel.
How Microdermabrasion Works
Microdermabrasion uses a powerful device to spray microcrystals of aluminum dioxide (corundum powder)
across the skin’s surface. The aluminum dioxide is a very fine, very hard, sand-like material that blasts
away the uppermost layer of dead skin cells on the skin's epidermis.
Microdermabrasion can be uncomfortable around the sensitive tissue of the mouth and nose, but should not
be painful. After the treatment, the technician vacuums away the traces of the corundum powder.
Cautions on Microdermabrasion
- Make sure all traces of the aluminum dioxide is removed from your skin.
- Apply sunscreen and stay out of the sun after your treatment. Along with the dead skin cells,
you have removed some of your protection.
- Microdermabrasion is not recommended for sensitive skin, skin that easily reddens (called
couperous), or skin with acne breakouts.
- Aging skin is already thin. Overdoing microdermabrasion treatments can make it even thinner.
