Microdermabrasion

This is a cutting edge new technology utilized by our office that ushers in an great advance in skin care. It is one of the newest and most popular and most exciting areas of skin rejuvenation Microdermabrasion involves using a granular substance on the face which precisely removes the top layer of skin, leaving younger smoother skin that you can immediately feel. There are no bleeding or raw areas The painless procedure uses an air-powered flow of fine aluminum oxide crystals (one hundred microns in size), which exfoliate the outer, uneven, thickened, pigmented, dead cell layer of skin, revealing a fresh, new layer. These crystals literally "erase" superficial imperfections and sun damage, without damaging the skin's integrity. The outer layer is the culprit, which makes the skin look dull or old. Often this is a very thick layer and you see and feel a difference immediately. The result: a smoother, more youthful appearance. This procedure requires no anesthesia and there is no down time. Results of this method improve with regular once a week to once every two-week treatments over a period of several months. The procedure takes 30-45 minutes, depending upon the skin condition and the area to be treated. You can put makeup on and return to work and activities right away. Patients will notice immediate improvement in the texture and appearance of their skin after the first treatment. You may choose a course of 6 treatments spaced one week apart to achieve the desired outcome. This procedure compliments chemical peels and creams and other interventions, and is often combined with these to strengthen the results. It can treat any of the following conditions: