ABOUT
Microdermabrasion exfoliates the top epidermal layer of skin via a handheld device that contains microcrystals.
Downtime 0 - 1 day
Pain ○○○○○
Treatment Time 30 minutes
RESULTS
Results are visible immediately with several treatments recommended initially for optimum results.
Results last up to one month.
Regular treatments will maintain results.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Hypersensitivity and/or breakouts, which is usually resolved within one to two days
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Mild to moderate erythema, which is usually resolved within one to two days
WHO IS NOT SUITABLE
Anyone who:
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Has rosacea
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Has eczema, dermatitis or severe telangiectasia on treatment area
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Has a healing tattoo on treatment area
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Is currently taking or has taken isotretinoin in the past 12 weeks
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Has sunburn
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Is a long term user of cortisone
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Has had anti-wrinkle injections within the past week filler injections within the past 2 weeks
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If you are unsure, contact our clinic
HOW IT WORKS
This gently resurfaces the skin by shedding dead skin cells and stimulating new ones in their place.
Microdermabrasion is used to treat the face, neck and décolletage.
TREATMENT PREPARATION
Advise your clinician if you:
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Have excessive sun exposure or used a solarium
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Use depilatory creams
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Have had waxing within the treatment area
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Have had laser or IPL treatments within the treatment area
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Have had chemical/herbal treatments i.e. AHA peels, enzyme exfoliation therapies
POST TREATMENT CARE
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Avoid use of AHA and BHA skincare and scrubs for the first one to two days
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Wear SPF 50+ daily
FOLLOW UP AND NEXT STEPS
To achieve the best results, an initial course of four to six treatments over the space of one to two weeks are recommended.
After your initial course of treatments, monthly treatments are recommended to maintain the best results