Microdermabrasion

Treats: Acne Scarring, Adult Acne, Wrinkles, Age spots

Treatment Overview:
Microdermabrasion can provide substantial improvement in certain types of scars, stretch marks, aged and sun-damaged skin. A fine beam of aluminum oxide microcrystals or a mechanical device without crystals is used to precisely and superficially peel the skin’s surface. The main advantage of this technique is that it is gentle and requires no significant change in a patient's usual activities. The best results usually require multiple treatment sessions.

Conditions Treatable with Microdermabrasion:

Fine lines and wrinkles
Age spots/superficial pigmentation
General exfoliation/rejuvenation
Acne scars
Enlarged or oily pores
Blackheads and whiteheads
Post-traumatic pigmentation
Adjunctive to cosmetic surgery
Blending post-Lasered skin

Procedure Overview:
Microdermabrasion with a gently abrasive hand piece, delivers a controlled, mechanized, exfoliation of the upper most, scaly surface skin layer. The treatment typically lasts 15-20 minutes, during which a vacuum like action, which creates mild inflammation to deeper dermal skin layers, which helps to stimulate new collagen formation.