Microdermabrasion - FAQs

What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive, gentle process of delivering accelerated crystals to the skin’s surface to abrade layers of dead and damaged skin cells. On completion of the abrasive process, a vacuum suction stimulates the micro-circulation whilst it whisks away the fired crystals and unwanted abraded skin particles. Microdermabrasion will leave your skin noticeably smoother, brighter, firmer and with a course of treatments, blemish free.

What benefits can I expect to achieve with microdermabrasion?

You will see an immediate visible youthful brilliance, and an illumination of dull and stressed looking skin – even after only one treatment. After assessing your skin, a treatment program will be designed to deliver the most benefits and to help maintain an even brighter, clearer, firmer and healthier looking skin.

How do I care for my skin after microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion increases micro-circulation, bringing nutrients to the skin and improves the appearance of all imperfections. Regular microdermabrasion treatments allow a 4-5 times better penetration of home skin care products. For great looking skin, moisturizing sunscreen, pH balancing cleanser and clinical strength Vitamin A / AHA home care products should always be used.

How does microdermabrasion feel?

Microdermabrasion is painless and safe. The procedure will be customized to your skin and can be scheduled at any time as you can apply makeup immediately and return to your normal activities with few limitations. Slight redness may be noted for a couple of hours after the treatment and heavy exercise should be avoided that day as the salt from your perspiration may irritate your bright, new skin.

Do I need to take any special precautions with microdermabrasion?

It is recommended that you do not have any invasive procedures over the treated area for 7 days. Waxing of the treated area should not be done 2 days before or 7 days after microdermabrasion. We stongly urge you not to swim in chlorinated pools, use sunbeds or sunbathe for at least 2 weeks after the treatment. Sunscreen should always be worn on treated areas when outside.