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You may have heard friends talk about having a "Parisian
Peel," "Derma Peel," "Power Peel,"
"Microderm Peel," "Ultra Peel,"
or "lunchtime peel"; all are types of Microdermabrasion,
another tool available to revitalize and resurface skin.
The treatment uses a precise diamond tipped wand to
exfoliate the top layers of skin loose without using
crystals or other abrasives typically used by crystal
based microdermabrasion systems. Think of a sandblaster
followed by a vacuum cleaner and you have the general
idea of Microdermabrasion.
What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is performed at Skinovative
requires no anesthesia. Using a precision diamond tipped
hand piece, the esthetician gentle abrasive action exfoliates
the outermost layers of the skin. The technician can
control the power of the spray, from a gentle buffing
of the skin to deeper exfoliation where needed. At a
low power, Microdermabrasion might be compared to results
similar to those of glycolic acid peels. A full-face
treatment generally takes 30 to 40 minutes.
What results can you expect?
Following the treatment, your skin
appears lightly pink, but there is no oozing or obvious
redness. Some patients say their face feels as if their
skin has been mildly sun- or wind-burned. The skin may
peel. In the case of a deeper treatment level for more
blemished or thicker skins, the skin will appear slightly
red and swollen from a few hours to a few days. Similar
to a light peel, the procedure can improve fine lines
and wrinkles, blackheads and whiteheads, superficial
pigmentation, and give the skin a healthy-looking glow.
It may be used in conjunction with Micro peel or laser
skin resurfacing.
Microdermabrasion is ideal for:
Individuals who don't want to undergo
the time, expense, discomfort, longer healing time,
and possible side effects of alternative skin resurfacing
treatments such as Micro peel, dermabrasion or laser
skin resurfacing, and have fairly minor skin problems:
fine lines, mild acne, blotches, pigmentation, small
scars.
The best candidates for Microdermabrasion
are women and men who have:
- Healthy skin
- Good health
- Realistic expectations
What are the benefits of Microdermabrasion
over other procedures?
- There is less recovery time
- There is minimal discomfort
- You can resume normal activities
immediately
Before
and After Photos
Photos are of actual patients, but
not necessarily patients at any specific current or
past SKINovative® location.
What is a Micro Peel?
Micro Peels have been used for decades
to revitalize and resurface skin. They involve applying
a chemical solution to remove the damaged outer layers
of skin and reveal a younger, clearer, more radiant
complexion. They are commonly performed on the face,
chest and hands.
Light, medium and deep peels penetrate
to different levels and, consequently, produce different
aesthetic results. Generally, the deeper the peel penetrates,
the more profound the results, but the more lengthy
the recovery period. An individual's skin type, degree
of damage and personal expectations will help determine
which Micro Peel is most appropriate.
How Does It Work?
The process usually takes 30 to 45
minutes and although some patients' faces may seem a
bit pink afterwards, there is no "downtime"
and makeup can be applied immediately after the treatment.
You can return to your normal schedule right away (though
we recommend allowing the skin to breath for up to 24
hours post treatment). Two to three days following an
ultra light peel, patients may experience temporary
flaking, dryness and scaling, which can be controlled
with a topical emollient.
How Do I Get Started?
We have a wide range of different peels,
so we can customize a treatment specifically for your
skin's needs. Please do not hesitate to ask one of our
knowledgeable staff for more information.
Before and After
Photos
Photos are of actual patients, but
not necessarily patients at any specific current or
past SKINovative® location.
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