Better Skin & Acne Treatment – Medical Microdermabrasion

Many of us wish for the skin of younger years and now it is possible with Medical Microdermabrasion (MDA)use diamond heads ranging from fine to course removing the dead or redundant cell tissue with little trauma, but with high precision which had previously been unattainable with other techniques.

MDA can offer the benefits of an entire series of glycolic acid peels without requiring the downtime or recovery time of more aggressive peels or laser treatments. The process is a lunchtime treatment with many and unique benefits to offer, including acne, scars, pigmentation, enlarged/congested pores, congested skin and dull/lifeless skin.

What is Medical Microdermabrasion (MDA)?
It is a mechanical form of skin exfoliation using a stream of abrasive diamond shaped crystals combined with suction. It exfoliates the upper layers of skin and stimulates collagen growth in the lower layers. The intensity can be varied to suit an individuals skin concerns from a light exfoliation to deep resurfacing. Consequently, you see an improvement in skin texture, more even colouring, fine lines, fewer breakouts, refined pores, renewed elasticity and a more youthful appearance.

What can MDA treat?

• Ageing and sundamage
• Acne and congestion
• Rough or thickened skin
• Scarring
• Fine lines
• General skin rejuvenation
• Maintain your skins health

Contra-indications (reasons why MDA may not be suitable for you)

• Roaccutane use in the last 6 months
• Cystic acne
• Recent sunburn
• Very thin, crepey skin

How many sessions do I need?
MDA is designed to be performed as a course of treatments. Initially it is recommended you begin with five weekly sessions, however lines, scarring and other severe skin conditions will take many more regular sessions which will be discussed with you during your consultation. After your results have been achieved MDA can be performed every 4-6 weeks to maintain the benefits.

What does it feel like?
Depending on the condition being treated, MDA can vary from a relaxing, mild abrasive sensation to quite an intense grazing for deeper, more stubborn conditions. Treatment intensities can be altered to your suit your individual comfort levels to ensure you are never too uncomfortable.

How does my skin look after the treatment?

• Mild to moderate redness and sensitivity (similar to a sunburn) lasting 12 to 48 hours
• Skin feels dry and tight
• Some darkened areas of skin may occur (this is skin preparing to shed)
• Varying amounts of flaking can occur approximately 3 days after your treatment
• After the skin has shed it has a healthy glow and feels softer and smoother

Potential complications (intense/deep microdermabrasion treatments):

• Crusting (this is the skin in preparation to exfoliate) lasting 2 to 7 days
• Possible superficial bruising lasting 24 to 48 hours
• Infection leading to a scar, if areas of crusting are not cared for correctly
• Hyperpigmentation (darker patches of pigment on the skin) lasting 1 to 12 months

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