What is microdermabrasion good for?

To achieve healthy looking skin and reduced signs of aging, by adding microdermabrasion treatments to your regular skin care routine. This thorough exfoliation cleans oil, environmental toxins, dirt and dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. It also increases blood and lymph fluid circulation, evens skin tone (with repeated treatments), and smoothes texture. Microdermabrasion will leave your skin feeling fresh and ready to effectively absorb your skin care products or an addition of a chemical peel to your treatment.

Does microdermabrasion work on all skin types?

Yes, all skin types can benefit from microdermabrasion but the strength grit of diamonds and suction strength have to be adjusted depending on the sensitivity and thickness of the skin.

How effective is microdermabrasion for acne scars?

Microdermabrasion works well for a certain type of depressed acne scar but it's not the treatment of choice for inflammatory acne. Once the inflammation is reduced, you can then go on with your microdermabrasion treatment.

How does microdermabrasion work?

Microdermabrasion with a diamond tip hand piece is a easy and pain free procedure, yet a very thorough exfoliation of the skin. This treatment helps with reducing the signs of aging and brings a healthy glow back to your skin.

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Q: Is microdermabrasion good for aging skin?

Microdermabrasion is effective as an anti-aging treatment by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, lightening age spots or hyperpigmentation and boosting collagen production.

What is microdermabrasion Treatment good for?

You can achieve healthy looking skin and reduce the signs of aging by adding microdermabrasion treatments to your regular skin care routine. This cosmetic procedure is a thorough exfoliation (superficial skin removal) that cleans oil, environmental toxins, dirt and dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. As a result, the treatment

increases blood and lymph fluid circulation
evens skin tone (with repeated treatments)
smooths texture
fade acne scars and reduce enlarged pores
stimulates cell regeneration and collagen production

Microdermabrasion procedure will leave your skin feeling fresh and ready to effectively absorb your skin care products increasing the permeability of the skin. It can also temporarily facilitate the absorption of some topical medications.

Microdermabrasion Treatment (Choose from face/neck or upper back)

The treatment uses a diamond tip hand piece and is an easy and pain free procedure, yet a very thorough exfoliation of the skin. Diamond microdermabrasion also stimulates collagen production, thus helps to reduce the signs of aging and brings a healthy glow back to your skin.

Microdermabrasion Facial (Choose from face/neck or upper back)

The microdermabrasion facial is meant for the person who is looking for results similar to the “ diamond microdermabrasion treatment”, but would like to experience a relaxing facial service. Your skin will look radiant from your facial which includes: cleansing, toning, a neck/face/arm massage, hydrating/soothing mask, skin repairing serums and lotions, then finished with a SPF.

Treating Pilaris Keratosis

Pilaris Keratosis is a common skin condition that cannot be cured. It causes dry, rough patches and tiny bumps, usually on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks or buttocks. One way to keep it under control is regular microdermabrasion treatments and a good home care routine.

Preparing for Microdermabrasion Treatment

Microdermabrasion is a very safe procedure, only minimally invasive and it is nonsurgical. Thus, there is not much you need to do to prepare for it.

What you still should do is to consult with the medical aesthetics professional beforehand, to find out if the treatment is right for you. Mention any past cosmetic procedures and surgeries, as well as allergies and medical conditions.

The skin care professional might advice you to avoid waxing and sun exposure for about a week prior to microdermabrasion treatment. You might also have to stop using exfoliating products three days before the treatment.

Probably no need to mention, but you shouldn’t wear make-up when the procedure begins.

Microdermabrasion Treatment Near You

Schedule a personal consultation with the medical aestetician at Royal Centre of Plastic Surgery in Barrie, Ontario, or call us at 1-855-726-2800.

FAQs on Microdermabrasion Procedure

How long do the effects of microdermabrasion last?

The treatment needs to be repeated every two to four weeks because human skin typically regenerates in one month intervals.

Does it work on all skin types?

Yes, all skin types can benefit from microdermabrasion. However, the skin care professional will have to adjust the strength grit of diamonds and suction strength based on the sensitivity and thickness of the skin. It also benefits patients with superficial skin problems or skin conditions such as pilaris keratosis. Your medical aesthetician will also recommend you different complementary skin care adapted to your skin type for optimal results.

Does it get rid of blackheads?

With regular treatment, all of the debris in the pores are removed. It eliminates the excess oil and removes the dead skin cells trapped in the pores.

How effective is this treatment for acne scars?

Microdermabrasion works well for a certain type of depressed acne scar but it’s not the treatment of choice for inflammatory acne. However, once the inflammation is reduced, you can then go on with your treatment.

Is microdermabrasion good for aging skin?

Yes. It reduces fine lines and wrinkles and lightens age spots or hyperpigmentation. It also boosts collagen production.

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