Reveal newer, healthier skin with microdermabrasion

Medical Microdermabrasion, Alpha Hydroxy Acid used in conjunction with microdermabrasion, is a non-invasive gentle abrasion (skin polishing) treatment followed immediately with a glycolic chemical peel.

The microdermabrasion system propels natural mineral crystals onto the surface of the skin to reveal newer, healthier younger looking skin. The surface layer of skin collects harmful environmental elements. By aggressively, uniformly removing this layer of dead, impacted cells the surface is refined and smoothed. The skin is quite pink and receptive.

A mild chemical peel is a non-invasive technique for restoring wrinkled, blemished, unevenly pigmented, or sun-damaged facial skin; it peels away the skin's damaged outer layers. A solution of glycolic fruit acid is applied immediately following the skin polishing to continue to treat the surface of the skin. The glycolic is customized for skin type and specific problem areas.

Recent discoveries have shown that when a series of Medical Microdermabrasions are performed within a short time interval, the effect is greater than aggressive polishing and deep peeling procedures. The patient avoids a long and inconvenient recovery time.

About Medical Microdermabrasion:

Process gently resurfaces the superficial skin layer (dermis)

Diminishes irregularities in the texture of the skin

Polishes and diminishes fine, crepe lines on cheeks

Contracts larger pores, exfoliates and extracts clogged pores

Polishes and smoothes the margins of acne and burn scars

No down time for healing

The complete procedure takes approximately 60 minutes.

A minimal amount of redness and tingling develops, which ends within one-two hours

Within 2 to 5 days, a light peeling is faintly visible and lasts about 5 days.

If you have a history of herpes, you should inform your technician prior to the procedure

FDA Approval:

Class One Device/General Dermatology

Before Medical Microdermabrasion:

Sign the Consent Form

No anesthesia is needed

Refrain from waxing, electrolysis and depilatories for
four days before and after treatments.

Discontinue Accutane usage four weeks prior to, and during,
the treatment period.

Discontinue retinol and AHA usage three days prior to
and three days after each treatment.

No tanning of any kind during the series of treatments

Wait two weeks after Botox/Collagen injections.

Do not wear makeup or contact lenses to the treatment.

Skin should be free of herpes sores in the lip area. *

The skin is cleansed thoroughly to remove all oil and debris

After Medical Microdermabrasion:

May experience some stinging, redness, irritation and crusting

Ice may be applied

Common to experience some temporary flaking or scaling,
redness and dryness of the skin

Do not touch or peel the flaking skin, add moisturizer

Frequent face washing with water is discouraged (too drying)

You may want to wait one day to apply makeup

Do not use glycolic, Retin A,
exfollients or astringents for 3 days after the treatment

Avoid extreme heat for 3-5 days
(direct sun, sauna, hot tubs, Jacuzzi, tanning beds)

If drugs for herpes were prescribed,
they should be continued for one week

Immediate return to normal activities

Begin a regular program of sunscreens and sun protection.
Avoid sun exposure for one month following the series of peels.

*If you are prone to herpes, ask us for a prescription for Zovirax. You will need to treat 24-48 hours prior to treatment and 24-48 following treatment.

Indications
for treatment:

Acne scars

Sun damaged skin

Uneven and granular skin

Uneven pigmentation/Melasma/
Hyper-HypoPigmentation

Superficial injury scars

Light stretch marks

Age spots

Fine lines and wrinkles

Enlarged pores

Dull, flat, "tired-looking" skin

FAQ About Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion Consent Form