Facial Microdermabrasion

Beautiful, glowing skin with Microdermabrasion facial

If your skin has lost its youthful glow and become fettered by mild acne, sun damage, large pores, uneven texture or even fine lines and wrinkles, microdermabrasion may be an option worth considering.

A non-invasive skin-freshening technique for your face, microdermabrasion uses mild abrasives to remove the top layer of your skin, including surface dead skin cells. The result is invigorated, smoother-looking skin that is virtually blemish free.

To perform microdermabrasion, also known as a power peel, your physician uses a device that sprays tiny crystals across your face to lightly abrade the surface while suction is performed to remove the dead skin cells and the remaining crystals. Microdermabrasion is largely recommended for the treatment of superficial skin conditions, including:

• Mild non-inflamed acne, white heads and black heads
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Large pores
• Light scarring
• Age spots
• Uneven skin texture or tone
• Milia (tiny cysts) prevention
• Sebaceous hyperplasia (A condition that causes enlargement of the sebaceous glands on your face, resulting in yellow lesions)

Dermabrasion, chemical peels or other treatments may be more appropriate for more severe skin conditions. After examining your skin and listening to your aesthetic goals, your consultant would be able to determine which treatment(s) is best for your skin. Not everyone is a candidate for microdermabrasion. This procedure is not recommended for individuals with:

• Keloid or raised, red scars
• Undiagnosed skin lesions
• Recent herpes outbreaks
• Warts
• Active acne
• Rosacea (red, inflamed patches on the cheeks, nose, forehead and around the mouth)
• Uncontrolled diabetes or autoimmune system disorders