Microdermabrasion, tiny crystals are sprayed onto the skin to gently remove the outer layer of your skin.  Microdermabrasion is often compared to the feeling of a cat licking your face, a rough but gentle texture. Typical microdermabrasion sessions can last anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes. Minimal to no recovery time is required after microdermabrasion and most people immediately return to daily activity after a session  It is basically an exfoliation and skin rejuvenation procedure that leaves skin looking softer and brighter.

inflammatory acne, a series of treatments can help reduce the formation of comedones and improve mild acne.

 Since microdermabrasion produces only a very superficial depth of skin removal, it works best on improving conditions on the surface of the skin such as early photoaging (sun damage), fine lines, age spots, acne, and superficial scarring, although the results are not dramatic. Other modalities are better to address deep acne scars or deeper wrinkles.

Microdermabrasion works by removing a few of the top layers of the skin called the stratum corneum. Much like brushing your teeth, microdermabrasion helps to gently remove “plaque” and skin debris. Since human skin typically regenerates at approximately 30-day intervals, skin improvement with microdermabrasion is temporary and needs to be repeated at average intervals of two to four weeks for continued improvement.

Use For

• Oily skin
• Dull skin
• Enlarged pores
• Clogged pores
• Fine lines
• Mild acne scars
• Mild complexion problems (such as poor skin texture and uneven pigmentation)

Contraindications

• Use of Accutane ( patient must have discontinued their use of Accutane at least 6 months prior to receiving a Parisian peel)
• Inflammatory acne
• Weeping or open pimples
• Rosacea
• Active herpetic breakout
• Rash, wound, or random skin irritation in on the area to be treated
• Undiagnosed lesions
• Keratosis
• Auto-immune disorders

Products to discontinue before a treatment

• Accutane use must be discontinued at least 6 months prior to receiving a Treatment
• Topical retinoid creams must be discontinued temporarily, at the minimum of 3 days before a Treatment