Microdermabrasion
The dead skin cells on the outer most layer of the skin are removed using a diamond encrusted head, attached to a small vacuum device.. A handset is used to direct the advanced suction over the area to be treated. The handset produces a mild suction to draw away the dead skin cells, and often black heads, to reveal newer skin cells. This leaves the skin looking softer and brighter and overall improves the skins complexion.
The procedure is chemical free and non-invasive that achieves amazing results revealing younger, healthier looking skin from the very first treatment. The skin’s appearance is further improved through increased collagen & elastin production as your body produces a new layer of skin.
How is Microdermabrasion used?
The treatment can be used on the face, chest, back or shoulders. This gentle skin resurfacing procedure restores smoother, younger looking skin and is a great treatment for the following skin conditions:
- The appearance of fine lines, scars and wrinkles
- Dull and dehydrated skin.
- Congested pores
- Blackheads
- Acne prone skin
- Discolouration of the skin such as superficial age spots and hyper-pigmentation
Price
Microdermabrasion Including Dermaquest Signature Facial £49
What Does The Procedure Involve?
Your nurse will assess your skin type and will determine your individual needs. A treatment plan will be discussed with you to achieve the results that you require. Treatments plans can vary from single treatments to courses of treatments every 2-4 weeks.
The skin will be cleansed and the Ph neutralised before the treatment is commenced.
This will allow the abrasive crystal head to penetrate deeper into the skin. For male clients, ideally your face should be clean shaved the night before a treatment.
A hand held device will be moved over the skin encouraging dead skin particles will be abraded away and the vacuum in the wand will remove the lifted debris away from the skin. This dual action will stimulate blood flow to the skin, collagen and elastin are produced as the skin rejuvenates itself. Once the whole area has been treated the nurse will then concentrate on problem areas such as open pores, fine lines, acne scarring, pigmentation and blemishes.
When the treatment is completed a medical grade face mask will be applied and a variety of medical grade products, tailored to your skins needs, will complete the service.
Results
The results are immediate, leaving your skin with an added glow from the very first treatment. The huge number of benefits is what makes microdermabrasion such a popular treatment.
Microdermabrasion treatments will:
- Exfoliate and remove dead skin cells
- Smooth and improves skin texture & colour
- Reduce pigmentation
- Gives skin a luminous glow
- Improve the appearance of wrinkles
- Stimulate collagen production
- Promote the growth of healthy new cells
Post Treatment Advice and Aftercare
After microdermabrasion, your skin will be pink and feel dry and tight (like sunburn or windburn) for about 24 hours. After care is as follows:
- Make-up should not be worn for 12 hours after the procedure.
- A good moisturiser should be applied morning and evening to prevent the skin becoming dry
- A factor 30 or above sunscreen should be worn on a daily basis to avoid sun damage to the skin
- Sunbeds, saunas and any other heat treatment should be avoided for 2 weeks post procedure
- Do not swim for one week post treatment
Will It Hurt?
Microdermabrasion does not cause any pain, discomfort or downtime. Most clients find the procedure very relaxing.
Risks And Side effects
Microdermabrasion carries very little risk and this is partly the reason it is such a popular skin treatment. The low risk and non-invasive method used is highly attractive when compared to other skin care treatments.
Who Would Not Be Suitable?
Microdermabrasion would not be recommended for clients with:
- Severe Rosacea
- Large scars or those that are sunken
- Tumours or any other unknown or undiagnosed growth
- Eczema
- Sunburnt skin
- Breaks in the skin
