What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is an intense exfoliation process that rejuvenates the skin by utilizing ultra-fine aluminum oxide crystals to remove the surface layer of the skin. Crystals are blasted onto the skin's surface through a handpiece, which also contains a vacuum tube that sweeps up both the crystals and the skin's celluar debris. This process results in a firmer, more youthful looking skin.
Microdermabrasion works by manually abrading, sanding as in sandpaper, the skin's most superficial layer. This is an artificially accelerated form of skin exfoliation which, over eight or more weeks, simulates the production of new living cells at the skin's lower level. Stimulation of this lower layer, in due course, causes faster cell production and replacement, which further encourages vasodilatation, improved cell nutrition, improved skin elasticity and improved skin texture. The result of these home facial microdermabrasion treatments is fresher, healthier skin with enhanced surface qualities including the all important quality of absorption. It is for this last reason that we advise you to use a premium cell regenerative product after your microdermabrasion treatment.
When should I get microdermabrasion?
Years of sun exposure and the aging process take their toll on the skin, creating lines, wrinkles, and changes in texture and color. Microdermabrasion can reduce the effects of aging and discoloration on our skin.
What improvements will I see?
Microdermabrasion will result in smoother, brighter skin, with a reduction in brown pigmentation, age spots, fine lines, mild acne scars, and refined pores. It can help improve the clogged pores of mild acne. It stimulates the growth of new collagen so skin appears thicker and firmer.
How it works
Your skin is made up of two main layers, the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the layer closest to the outside world. It's a set of dead skin cells on top of another layer of cells that are in the process of maturing. The topmost layer is called the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum mostly acts as a barrier between the outside world and the lower skin layers. It keeps all but the smallest molecules from getting through.
