Microdermabrasion

We offer medical microdermabrasion, which uses medical grade aluminium crystals. These are much more inert and effective than those used for standard microdermabrasion treatments.

Medical grade crystals are passed over the skin using a hand held device through a vacuum, directly on to the outer layer of the skin’s surface. These crystals, delivered at high velocity directly onto the skin’s surface, are immediately vacuumed away, taking the top-most layer of dead skin cells and stimulating the production of collagen.

The vacuum capacity used in medical microdermabrasion is significantly stronger than anything used during standard microdermabrasion, providing deeper penetration and guaranteeing better results.

The procedure removes the unwanted dead and outermost layer of skin cells to reveal the fresher, more youthful looking skin beneath. In addition to this cleansing and exfoliating action, microdermabrasion also improves the effectiveness of other treatments such as laser and skin care products.

People commonly ask about the difference between microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laser skin resurfacing.

The advantage of medical microdermabrasion is that is relatively low risk. Results are also seen quite rapidly, compared to traditional resurfacing techniques such as dermabrasion, chemical peels and laser resurfacing.

This can serve as both an advantage and a limitation. Microdermabrasion works on a very superficial level of epidermal injury. This means fast healing and low risk, but only shallow scars and fine lines can be addressed.

Microdermabrasion is not as effective for deep wrinkles and scars, because these lesions extend into the deeper dermis. Patients with these problems are best treated with more aggressive techniques such as DermaPen or laser rejuvenation.

The average microdermabrasion session takes less than 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the condition of the skin and area to be treated.

There is virtually no discomfort or recovery time, and normal activities can be resumed immediately.

We recommend a package of 4 to 6 treatment sessions, at 2 weekly-intervals.

Mild redness may occur, similar to sunburn. However, make-up can be applied immediately and there is little or no recovery time needed post treatment.

All areas of the body can be treated, but it should be emphasised that resurfacing techniques work best on facial skin.

Microdermabrasion is suitable for most skin types and all skin colours.

Medical microdermabrasion is a non-surgical method of rejuvenation which uses mechanical skin exfoliation, without chemicals or laser. This quick and convenient treatment that can be used on the face, chest, back or shoulders to immediately restore smooth younger looking skin.

There is no evidence to suggest that treatment can lead to skin disorders or even an increased risk of skin cancer.

Our centre is registered with the Healthcare Commission. This ensures our patients are treated safely and with great care.