Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion technicians are doctors, nurses, or licensed estheticians who are trained to administer the procedure. They use a diamond-tipped wand to exfoliate the dead skin cells that sit on the top of your skin and make it look dull and dry. These cells will be sucked into the device as the technician exfoliates your skin. This type of procedure is safe to use on all facial areas unless the skin is broken or inflamed. If you have specific skin concerns such as acne, rosacea, or psoriasis, talk with us before scheduling your appointment.

Microdermabrasion can exfoliate the dead skin cells and stimulate collagen production. Collagen is the substance in everyone's skin that creates a plump, taut appearance — and it decreases drastically as we age. Even people in their 30s have less collagen than they did when they were in their 20s. With exfoliation provided by microdermabrasion and increased collagen being produced over time, the skin will look healthier and younger.

Microdermabrasion helps to remove the tough, outer layer of skin cells that can make your skin look tired and older than it actually is. It can help treat acne scars, age spots, hyperpigmentation, stretch marks, and wrinkles. When performed repeatedly, it helps your skin stimulate collagen production. In addition to these benefits, regular microdermabrasion appointments can give your skin a wonderful glow.

Yes. Microdermabrasion should be safe, painless, and even relaxing for the patient. This is a time-tested procedure that has been performed since 1985 on a variety of skin types, colors, and ages. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure, which means that there are no needles or surgery involved. One appointment can be completed in a quick office visit or even during your lunch hour! The history of microdermabrasion involves procedures such as dermabrasion (developed in the 1950s), which is a different procedure in which doctors use motorized brushes to abraid and exfoliate the patient's skin. Patients even had to use anesthesia because dermabrasion could cause pain. Dermabrasion was often too rough for most skin and could lead to pain and scarring. In short, microdermabrasion was created to correct many of these issues and to create a safe and healthy process for both the patient and practitioner.

No, it shouldn't. Some people report that the crystals feel "rough" or that their skin is being tugged a little bit, but you should not feel pain during this procedure. Other people enjoy the feeling of the microdermabrasion wand as it can feel like an exfoliating, relaxing facial. If your microdermabrasion hurts or feels too uncomfortable, be sure to let your doctor or your esthetician know immediately. Pain is not a normal part of this procedure.

Typically, one microdermabrasion session lasts for about 15-30 minutes. You may need to schedule weekly or bi-monthly sessions for best results. If you notice that your skin is slightly red or tender after the treatments, you may want to schedule them after work or during a time when you can let your skin rest. This is a common side effect that is caused by the suction of the diamond-tipped wand during the procedure.

Likely more than one for consistent results. However, if you've reached your skincare goals with one or two microdermabrasion sessions, that's great — but remember that the effects of exfoliating treatments fade over time as your skin fully regenerates about once a month. This quick turnover leads to a new layer of rough or dead cells every few weeks (or sooner) that need to be removed to restore that glow from your first microdermabrasion.

It can help with certain types of acne. If your acne is inflamed, raw, or you have large areas of broken skin, you should wait until your skin has healed enough to consider the procedure. Blackheads and other types of comedonal acne can be helped by microdermabrasion.

Proper skin care significantly extends the results you will see from microdermabrasion. A series of six treatments over a few months is recommended for the best results.

Yes. Microdermabrasion can be effectively combined with other treatments. This sometimes helps patients to realize the most significant improvements, depending on their goals.