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Microdermabrasion is a revolutionary new skin restoration process utilizing a controlled vacuum and aluminum oxide crystals to gently clear away dead and sun damaged skin revealing softer, smoother, more vibrant looking skin. What are the Benefits? Microdermabrasion has been medically proven for simple and painless treatments of all skin conditions. Microdermabrasion also treats uneven skin color, acne and acne scarring, dull or dry patches, clogged pores and blackheads, large Pores, fine lines, rough, thick or dry skin, sun spots, and age spots. How often can Treatments be performed? Prism Laser Center specializes in custom tailoring our clients individual skin care needs. Although there are immediate benefits after one microdermabrasion treatment, for optimum results we recommend a series of treatments. How Much Time is needed for Each Treatment? On average, the client will spend thirty minutes in treatment. How long will the Results be Visible? Results will be noticed immediately but because every individual’s skin is different the visible improvements will vary. Is it Painful? Generally speaking, Microdermabrasion is not painful and requires no topical anesthesia. How does Microdermabrasion Compare to a Chemical Peel? With microdermabrasion there is no preconditioning, no anesthesia, no chemicals, no "downtime", and can be performed on all skin types. This noninvasive procedure, performed by a licensed esthetician, will improve your overall appearance with no disruption from your daily activities. Who is it for? People who want to improve the texture of the skin as well as help some forms of acne, oily skin, blackheads and whiteheads. It is safe and effective for all skin types and tones and safe for the neck, chest, hands and face. Results Microdermabrasion is best done initially in a series as results are gradual and will be incremental with each session. While the doctor or nurse will recommend a personalized plan, a series of 3 to 6 treatments scheduled 2 to 4 weeks is a good start, followed by a maintenance program of one session every 3 months. Microdermabrasion is frequently done in combination with a Glycolic (Refinity) peel for even better results. Please note: Microdermabrasion cannot improve loose or deeply wrinkled skin. Is aluminum oxide safe? Yes. It is the material recognized as the appropriate abradant for the microdermabrasion procedure. Also, the Material Safety Data Sheet indicates that AI2O3, (in various forms known as Corundum, White Fused Alumina or Bauxite), is non-toxic for ingestion, is not associated with adverse skin contact reactions and is not a known carcinogen. The aluminum oxide used in the SkinScape system has been melted and recrystallized for 99% purity (e.g. silica-free) but otherwise remains identical in chemical and physical properties to the native corundum ore. Inhalation of aluminum oxide is considered a low health risk. Aluminum is the third most abundant element on earth and is present in innumerable products of daily living. It is, however, prudent to adhere to the standard precaution of wearing a facial mask because cumulative exposure to large amounts of any type of fine particulate (e.g., nail dust) may cause irritation, coughing or shortness of breath. In addition, the SkinScape equipment is a "closed system" designed to minimize exposure to ambient dust: the design of the handpiece ensures that recovery of the crystals from the skin is quite thorough; the media comes in prepackaged and sealed containers; and both the crystal and waste canisters are disposable. Are there any contraindications for microdermabrasion? It is up to each physician to determine what he or she considers to be a contraindication for microdermabrasion. However, the following situations are reported in the medical literature: Patients are asked to cease use of certain topical agents such as glycolic acids, alpha-hydroxy acids and Retin-A for a few days before microdermabrasion treatment. Patients who present with certain facial skin disorders may be advised not to pursue treatment, e.g. acne rosacea or even facial telangiectasia. If a patient experiences red streaking from the treatment because of over intense strokes or very sensitive skin, the patient should cease further treatments until the erythema has fully subsided. Patients with any signs of a sunburn should not be treated. |
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