Microdermabrasion has been available in Europe for around ten years, and in the USA for 5 years, and has emerged as one of the simplest and safest physical treatment for a number of skin problems but principally acne and acne scars, chicken pox and other fine scars, fine wrinkles, superficial pigmentation problems and blemishes.

Simple. The Microdermabrasion process involves the simultaneous application of a vacuum to the skin help clear surface debris, sebum plugs from skin pores, and superficial dead skin cells, whilst promoting blood flow deeper in the dermis, and the application of powered jet spray of fine crystals of aluminium oxide to further abrade away superficial dead skin cells to smooth out skin surface irregularities. Your skin’s response is to increase cellular activity and thicken collagen layers, which thus fill in scars and fine wrinkles. Just as pumping iron at the gym improves muscle tone and volume, so microdermabrasion stimulates your skin’s tone and volume, leaving it appearing fresher and smoother.

Safe. Being, in essence, a vacuum and sanding process, microdermabrasion is as safe as a medical cosmetic treatment can be. Allergies are practically impossible, and overtreatment is extremely unlikely as the microdermabrasion therapists can readily see from moment to moment the exact depth that is being achieved. The microdermabrasioin approach is to gently bring about incremental change over a series of treatments, strengthening the skin without damaging it, eliminating risk of significant unwanted side effects.

Your skin will feel smooth and freshened straight after the treatment. There may be some pinkness for a day or so, as though you have been out sailing. A couple of days later you may get a light peel as old skin cells are shed; moisturiser is all you will need to eliminate this appearance.

We generally recommend treatments every two weeks for steady improvement, or weekly if the situation demands it. After ten treatments significant improvement will be apparent and more treatments may lead to further
improvement.

You may book a medical consultation to find out whether microdermabrasion can help with your skin, or simply make a 30-minute appointment for your first treatment.