Microdermabrasion is a technique that involves blasting your face with small crystals. Dead cells from the face are then vacuumed off. This process stimulates collagen and elastin production. It exfoliates the facial skin.
What is the Microdermabrasion process?
At Advanced Laser Clinic, the trained Laser technician will assess your face at an obligation free assessment!
You are asked to wear eye protection and then the hand piece is moved over your face. Cooling gel is applied after the treatment.
How long does the Microdermabrasion treatement take?
It depends upon the assessment but it usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes. If your neck and upper chest are treated then it will take about an hour.
What is the recovery time?
There is usually no recovery time required as the process is non invasive. There may be some redness for about an hour.
Does Microdermabrasion hurt?
Usually not because needles and knives are not used. It is non invasive and non wounding. Some patients say that it feels like sandpapering or like slight windburn.
How many treatments are required?
It depends upon your skin and your technician will advise you. As little as four to six sessions will show results.
What does Microdermabrasion treat?
Microdermabrasion is indicated for dull skin, contracting large pores, mild acne scarring, reducing fine lines, reducing age spots, keratoses, white spots and mild pigment irregularities.
