Microdermabrasion is a mini procedure that involves the skin being "sandblasted" by aluminum oxide crystals, baking soda, and salt or corn cob granules to remove the stratum corneum (top) layer of the skin; dead skin cells. Microdermabrasion promotes the production of new cells in the basal (deepest) layer of the dermis and cleans your pores incredibly and hinders any future breaks outs if used on a regular basis. Microdermabrasion also stimulates collagen net working to further even out skin texture and appearance. It is effective in reducing fine lines, age spots and acne scars. As with other skin rejuvenation techniques, more than one treatment may be needed to reduce or remove fine wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation.
      Are You a Candidate For Microdermabrasion ?
If you have or have had acne, discolorations, superficial lines and wrinkles, uneven texture or sun damaged skin -- you may be a candidate for Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion cannot be expected to remove deep scars or wrinkles, birth marks or tattoos. If you have no history of hypo/hyper-pigmentation or keloid scarring in your family you should consider microdermabrasion as an alternative to a deeper invasive peel.
      Is Microdermabrasion Painful ?
Microdermabrasion does not hurt although it may sting a little around the eye area. The patient normally works up to a level as they go to increase the penetration to the skin.