Microdermabrasion is mechanical exfoliation that removes the uppermost layer of dead skin cells from the face, chest and hands.

For best results, it is recommended you get a series of treatments and use high quality skin care products in conjunction with the treatments. Microdermabrasion is extremely effective when combined with laser skin treatments (skin rejuvenation) Botox Cosmetic (to assist in the elimination of fine lines and wrinkles) and/or an injectable dermal filler such as Juvederm or Restylane.

Benefits of Microdermabrasion

• It leaves skin with a fresher, more glowing look.
• Diminishes sun damage, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, and coarse textured skin.
• Allows high quality skin care products to actually penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin and help build collagen, which gives skin its youthful appearance.

Other Names for Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is also known as particle resurfacing, power peel, derma-peel or Parisian peel. It takes about 30 -60 minutes and there's no down-time for the skin to recover. That's why it's also sometimes called

Cautions on Microdermabrasion

• Check on the training of the person who is going to give you the treatment. Results depend in part on their expertise.
• Apply sunscreen and stay out of the sun after your treatment. Along with the dead skin cells, you have removed some of your protection.
• Microdermabrasion is not recommended for sensitive skin or skin that easily reddens.