Microdermabrasion

A general overview…

Microdermabrasion units are high tech skin care devices designed to treat many skin conditions more effectively and safely than previously possible.

What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is also referred to as a “Power Peel” and works by spraying a jet of fine inert micro-crystals across the skin in an abrasive action. These crystals also have disinfecting and drying properties and help to clean the skin of infected lesions such as acne. The dead skin cells are lifted from the surface by this abrasion and are then whisked away by vacuum suction and new skin growth is subsequently stimulated.

How deep is a Peel?

Microdermabrasion can produce a range of peels from light “Beauty Peels” to very deep treatments and allows the doctor to perform a controlled deeper treatment. Because we can see and control the depth of the peeling, we can assess the depth of treatment necessary and so produce efficient, rapid and safe results.

How is Microdermabrasion different from Surgical Dermabrsion?

It is an excellent alternative to the traditional surgical Dermabrasion, which is more aggressive, painful and requires time off work for healing. In contrast, “power peeling” is relatively painless, requires no “down-time” for healing (you can leave the clinic and go back to work), its action is controlled, complications are rare, it is economical and produces great results that are in between peeling and laser surgery.

How soon will I see results?

Some results are noticeable immediately and there is further progressive improvement over the 2 to 3 weeks following each treatment.

What are the main benefits of Microdermabrasion?

Apart from the surface abrasive action the treatment also causes intense stimulation of the full thickness of the skin, bringing about many positive responses in the Dermis. Results include: improved blood supply and lymph drainage to improve the health and vitality of the skin, as well as substantially increased Collagen and Elastin formation to firm and plump the skin. In the Epidermis, an increased rate of new cell reproduction eliminates the older damaged skin cells from the surface. This results in substantially healthier, glowing skin with better tone and support.

Which conditions can be effectively treated?

• Mild to moderate lines and wrinkles
• Lip lines
• Sun damage
• Age changes
• Facial, body and hand exfoliation
• Enlarged pores / obstructed and blocked pores
• Rough, uneven textured skin
• Hyperpigmentation
• Active acne including pustular acne
• Acne scars, surgical or raised scars
• Reduction of broken capillaries

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