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Microdermabrasion– micro crystals exfoliate for younger looking skin

Microdermabrasion

You show off your skin to the world on a daily basis, so it's important to tend to it as you would any other part of your body. Over the years, sun, pollution and other factors take their toll, and your skin's outer layers begin to show damage. Microdermabrasion can help reduce the signs of this damage.

What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a non-chemical, non-invasive procedure that exfoliates and removes the outermost layer of dry, dead skin cells to reveal younger, healthier looking skin.

How it Works

The clinician directs a stream of tiny ("micro") aluminum oxide crystals through a tube and hand piece that creates suction where it is placed against the skin. These crystals exfoliate the skin, and the mild suction created by the vacuum sucks the skin debris and crystals back through the hand piece and tubing into a waster canister.

Microdermabrasion treatments help produce thicker, healthier skin layers. An additional 5-12 treatments spaced 2-3 weeks apart will be necessary to reap the procedure's full benefits. These additional treatments are vital because they encourage the production of a new layer of skin cells that contains higher levels of collagen and elastin. Both of these further improve your skin's complexion and appearance.

Microdermabrasion causes very little discomfort, and each treatment takes 30-60 minutes. The procedure can also be used on the neck, arms and hands, and is known to improve the following skin conditions:

• oily or dull skin
• enlarged pores
• clogged pores
• fine lines
• mild acne scars
• mild complexion problems (uneven coloring, etc.)

Microdermabrasion also improves the effectiveness of certain therapeutic agents like oxygen and essential oils.