Microdermabrasion treatments use a minimally abrasive instrument to gently sand your skin, which removes the thicker, uneven outer layer. This type of treatment is used to treat light scarring, discoloration, sun damage, and stretch marks.

 

Microdermabrasion can:

 

• Improve the appearance of age spots and blackheads.

 

• Improve the appearance of hyperpigmentation (patches of darkened skin).

 

• Exfoliate your skin, resulting in a refreshed appearance.

 

• Lessen the appearance of stretch marks.

 

• Reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

 

• Reduce or eliminate enlarged pores.

 

• Treat acne and the scars left by acne.

The microdermabrasion treatment should be long-lasting, depending on the severity of your skin damage and the number of treatments that you receive. Many people have two microdermabrasion treatments per month at first and then one per month as part of a maintenance plan.

There are two kinds of microdermabrasion treatments. The first approach involves a hand-held device that streams tiny crystals across your skin. An attached vacuum simultaneously suctions those exfoliating crystals back into the machine, along with the dead skin. The second approach uses a diamond-tip wand that is gently moved across your skin to exfoliate. You will be instructed to arrive one hour prior to the treatment so a numbing gel can be applied to your face. Each treatment will last about a half hour. You may feel a mild scratching as the procedure removes the superficial skin cells. There is no down time or recovery period following microdermabrasion. After your treatments, your healthcare provider may recommend a special moisturizer or facial product to enhance and prolong your results.