Microdermabrasion

What is Microdermabrasion?

 Microdermabrasion is a quick, no downtime procedure that renews the skin by lifting dead cells off the surface of your skin with a gentle polishing with crystals.  With a series of microdermabrasion procedures you can quickly achieve substantial improvement in the appearance of superficial lines and uneven pigmentation, while making your skin look and feel softer, smoother, and more radiant.  Acne scars and enlarged pores may become less noticeable, and acne breakouts may be reduced.

When should one start Microdermabrasion?

After your initial consultation, you will be given a pigment lightening gel which must be applied daily for ten days before the exfoliation process can begin. This down regulates the enzyme that produces melanin and will prevent the possibility of post inflammatory pigmentation PIH that can occur after any exfoliation procedure.

The skin is continually undergoing natural exfoliation. As one ages, the epidermal cell turnover slows down and one’s skin becomes dull because the topmost layer consisting of dead cells becomes too thick. This dead layer can challenge the skin causing whiteheads, blackheads, rough texture and uneven appearance of the skin tone. If one exfoliates with microdermabrasion regularly, new healthy skin cell are exposed to nutrients from the air, water and daily skin products. These nutrients are then transported to the deeper skin cells where they are needed, improving circulation. Potential benefits of exfoliation include fresher, brighter looking skin and better penetration of active ingredients of skin care products.

The need for invasive major facelifts will be much less because the current generation of savvy 20- , 30- and 40 - year-olds have all the preventative tools available to them such as microdermabrasion and will not allow their faces to get to the stage that today's 50- and 60-year-olds have

What results can be expected after Microdermabrasion?

• Fine lines and wrinkles become less apparent
• Skin tone evens out
• Texture becomes more refined
• Oily or acne prone skin is improved
• Enlarged pores appear smaller
• Superficial scars appear reduced
• Skin appears healthier and more youthful
• Pigmentation is reduced in all skin types

What to Expect after a microdermabrasion procedure.

Usually the skin is normal immediately after a mild microdermabrasion procedure and makeup may be applied after your session. Microdermabrasion may be repeated at one to two week intervals for a series of 6 treatments until the desired clinical effect is achieved. With each additional treatment, you should see incremental gains in the overall appearance of the skin. Your skin usually feels tighter and smoother.  You will care for your skin by using a mild non-abrasive cleanser or other mild products for five days as well as protecting your new skin with adequate sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as an active ingredient.  In addition, it is best to avoid prolonged sun exposure.

Can microdermabrasion be combined with other treatments?

Microdermabrasion can be performed alone or in combination with the numerous other treatments we offer at Sanctuary MedSpa.  For maximal benefit, 4 to 6 in-office professional microdermabrasion procedures every 2 – 4 weeks should be teamed with an anti aging optional extra or laser treatments to create an environment in which the skin is continuously rejuvenated.

At Sanctuary MedSpa we pride ourselves on visible results. As an aesthetic clinic we offer anti aging treatments and problem specific additives as an addition to our microdermabrasion to ensure amazing results.  If you feel that your skin requires more intensive treatments please schedule an appointment with the aesthetic doctor to determine which medical aesthetic treatment should be prescribed.