Microdermabrasion

"Microdermabrasion"

What is a Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure that uses tiny crystals or other exfoliating surfaces to help remove the superficial layer of dead skin cells. When you remove the stratum corneum, the body interprets it as an injury. It then quickly replaces the lost skin cells with new, healthy ones. The entire procedure usually takes about 30 minutes for the face.

A Microdermabrasion Improves:

• • Oily or dull skin
• • Enlarged pores
• • Clogged pores
• • Fine lines
• • Mild acne scars
• • Mild complexion problems (such as uneven pigmentation or poor skin texture)
• • Enhanced circulation and lymph flow which promote the internal health of skin

Pre - Microdermabrasion Instructions:

• • Do not use Retin-A or other exfoliating creams 24 to 72 hours (1 to 3 days) prior to your treatment.
• • Avoid sun tanning or tanning creams/sprays for at least a week before treatment.
• • You must NOT have recently had laser surgery or used Accutane.
• • Candidates who have had a recent chemical peel or other skin procedure, such as collagen injections, should wait two to three weeks before undergoing microdermabrasion.
• • Prospective patients should also refrain from waxing or tanning the skin to be treated for a few weeks prior to microdermabrasion treatment.
• • Wash your face and neck with a non-oily, non-soap based cleanser before each scheduled treatment.

Post - Microdermabrasion Instructions

To maximize microdermabrasion recovery time and results, it is important to follow all post-procedure instruction below:

• • Keep the new skin clean and moisturized.
• • Anti-inflammatory creams or cold compresses may be used as necessary.
• • Use a gentle cleanser.
• • Trauma such as scratching or picking the treated area should be avoided.
• • It is important to avoid irritating the treated skin with harsh chemicals, rubbing or tanning for one week.
• • Although some peeling may occur in the treated areas, moisturizer should help minimize this effect.
• • Avoid staying in the sun for at least 7 days after the microdermabrasion treatment to prevent UV rays from damaging your skin which slows down the recovery.
• • Patients who absolutely cannot avoid sun exposure should use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
• • Do not use glycolic, alpha hydroxyl, beta hydroxy, retinol, benzoyl peroxide or topical acne medications for 24-48 hours following treatment.
• • You may resume prescription retinoid products (Retin A, Renova, Retinoic, Avita, Alustra or other brands F Tretinoin and other prescription retinoid products (Adapalene, Avage, Differin, Tazorac, Tazarotene) 3 - 7 days after last microdermabrasion treatment or as instructed by your technician.
• • If you are receiving a series of treatments, do not resume any of these products until after you have completed your last medical microdermabrasion treatment.