Exfoliate & Replenish

Posted Tuesday, September 11, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Face

Posted by The Original Anti-Aging & Cosmetic Surgery Magazine

Microdermabrasion can help your skin regain a healthy, natural glow and now a new delivery system can replenish the skin with vitamins at the same time, reports Sally Waddington.

The skin is a visible part of the body that many people are not happy with. Whether it be the signs of aging, acne or scarring, quite a few wish there was a way to repair the damage done to our skin. Microdermabrasion can be helpful in doing this. By blowing a stream of crystals onto the skin's surface, microdermabrasion treatments exfoliate the skin, stripping away dead cells on the epidermis, leaving the new, healthy cells on the surface.

Now, this process can be further aided using a new dual vacuum/pressure assisted pump that delivers vitamin replenishment directly into the skin. The BioMedic MicroDelivery Peel System is designed to give patients of ALL skin types the ultimate in skin rejuvenation for ALL areas of the body. This new technology is designed to provide a more precise treatment regimen, deliver vitamin replenishment that is absorbed directly into the skin, and minimize patient discomfort.

Microdermabrasion gives smoother and softer skin to people with environmentally damaged skin with conditions such as fine lines, wrinkles, age spots, sun damage and pigmentation; acne skin with conditions such as acne scars, enlarged pores, blackheads, whiteheads and blemishes. other skin conditions such as actinic keratosis and chickenpox scars may also be improved with multiple treatments.

After the treatment, there are a few guidelines to keep in mind to make sure the best possible results are received. Sun exposure should be avoided, or if this is not possible, a sunblock with rating at least SPF15 should be used. For the first 48-72 hours after treatment, skin care products should not be used. After 48 hours, the Home Treatment Skin Care Kit should be used, following the directions provided with the kit. In the first 48 hours there may be some skin peeling, and the skin might feel tight and like it has a slight sun or wind burn. The skin will be a little pink after the treatment but this too will reduce within 48 hours.

The BioMedic MicroDelivery Peel System offers a unique bonus for those receiving a microdermabrasion treatment. It is a refreshing, replenishing way to repair your skin, and gives visible, long-lasting results.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a skin rejuvenation procedure where the top layer of dead skin is removed via the high-speed stream of aluminum oxide crystals guided across the surface of the skin and then vacuumed off the skin.

What are aluminum oxide crystals? Aluminum oxide or Corundum crystal is an inert material and thus should cause no adverse or allergic reaction on the skin.

Is the microdermabrasion procedure safe?

Yes.All instruments that contact the skin are either NEW disposable or sterilized items.

What is the MAJOR benefit of having a series of microdermabrasion treatments?

Microdermabrasion treatments regenerate the epidermal cell structure of the skin increasing its elasticity and collagen generation, causing the epidermis to grow back thicker and smoother.

Is a microdermabrasion procedure painful?

The patient experiences minimal pain. In fact, no anesthesia is necessary during the procedure. If certain areas of the face are sensitive, the amount of pressure and vacuum can be reduced to a more acceptable level for the patient.

How long does a typical treatment take?

A microdermabrasion treatment usually takes 20-30 minutes to complete.

What types and color of skin can be treated with microdermabrasion?

ALL types and color of skin can be treated with microdermabrasion. What areas of the body can be treated with microdermabrasion? ALL areas of the body can be treated except for the eyelids, ears and lips.

How often should a patient receive microdermabrasion treatments?

Patients usually require 5-7 treatments spaced 7-10 days apart to get maximum benefit from the procedure. Acne and other deep scarring usually require a minimum of 14 treatments before appreciable benefits can be seen.

How soon will a patient see results from microdermabrasion?

Remember, microdermabrasion is a progressive not aggressive regimen. Thus, patients should start seeing significant results after the third treatment with major improvement visible after the fifth or sixth procedure.

Who should perform a microdermabrasion treatment?

A licensed aesthetician, nurse or physician should perform the microdermabrasion treatment.

Who should not receive a microdermabrasion treatment?

Those with the following conditions:

• Active Acne, Undiagnosed Skin Lesions, Herpes Simplex 1, Shingles
• Eczema and Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Oral Blood Thinner usage
• Active, Brittle Diabetes
• Accutane usage (MUST discontinue one year prior to treatment or have a physician release)
• Rosacea
• Raised Warts or Moles
• Skin Cancer and Auto Immune Disease
• Telangiectasias
• Tattoos
• Keloids and Hypertropic Scars

What type of skin can benefit from a microdermabrasion treatment?

Environmentally damaged skin that includes those with fine lines, wrinkles, aging spots, sun damage and pigmentation. Acne skin that includes those with acne scars, enlarged pores, blackheads and whiteheads and blemishes. Other skin conditions such as actinic keratosis and chickenpox scars can also be treated.

What are some of the myths about microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion:

• Will NOT remove tattoos
• Will NOT take the place of a facelift
• Will NOT treat skin cancer
• Will NOT treat rosacea or telangiectasias
• Will NOT treat vascular lesions

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