What is microdermabrasion and how often can I have it done?

What is microdermabrasion?Microdermabrasion is a very popular, machine-assisted skin-exfoliating treatment. Microdermabrasion has advantages of low risk and rapid recovery compared to the other more invasive resurfacing methods such as dermabrasion, chemical peeling, and laser resurfacing. Since microdermabrasion produces only a very superficial depth of skin removal, it works best on improving conditions on the surface of the skin such as early photoaging (sun damage), fine lines, age spots, enlarged pores, acne, and superficial scarring. Although the face is the most common area for microdermabrasion, any skin area, including neck, chest, back, and hands, may be treated. Microdermabrasion is sometimes referred to as "microderm," lunchtime peel, Parisian Peel, and Diamond Peel.

　
How often can I have microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion can be done as frequently as weekly or up to every eight weeks depending on your skin's tolerance and desired cosmetic effects. Many people choose to start with weekly treatments for three sessions, then change to a monthly maintenance regimen.

Typical microderm schedule:





Week 1: first session

Week 2: second session

Week 3: third session

Monthly: fourth through twelfth sessions
Much like brushing your teeth, microdermabrasion helps to gently remove plaque and skin debris. Since human skin typically regenerates at approximately 30-day intervals, skin improvement with microdermabrasion is temporary and needs to be repeated at average intervals of two to four weeks for continued improvement. Usually, multiple treatments (six to 12 sessions) are recommended to see a significant improvement.

Call an expert for advice - Rhaina Butler - Licensed Esthetician

The Fountain of Youth is how you handle the SUN

The sun’s UVA light is the #1 cause of premature aging in women and men and that 90 percent of wrinkles are caused by the sun? So now you know the #1 way to protect your skin against aging is SUNSCREEN.

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends these PCA sun protection products as effective agents in the prevention of sun-induced skin damage.

• Weightless Protection SPF 45
• Perfecting Protection SPF 30
• Protecting Hydrator SPF 30
• Hydrator Plus SPF 30
• Active Very Water/Sweat Resistant SPF 45

 Make sure your sun products contain one or more of these ingredients:

• zinc oxide,
• titanium dioxide
• avobenzone or ecampsule (MexorylTM
Chemical peels help to reduce the appearance of premature aging and are performed on the face, neck, or hands. They can be used to:

• Reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth
• Treat wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging, and family history
• Improve the appearance of mild scarring
• Treat certain types of acne
• Reduce age spots, freckles, and dark patches due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills (melasma)
• Improve the look and feel of skin that is dull in texture and color  

Microdermabrasion can make your skin look younger and smoother, as well. Although a great diet, plenty of water, and daily exercise help your skin to be shining and radiant

By removing a top layer of skin, microdermabrasion stimulates the skin to increase cell turnover and to produce collagen, which turns into softer, younger looking skin. 

So keep the sunscreen handy as well as the hat and sunglasses – be good to your skin and you will keep that youthful look longer.

Spring Cleaning For Your Skin - Clean, Vacuum, Refresh

Clean, Vacuum, Refresh

Most skin blemishes begin as clogged pores. If you can keep your pores clean and unclogged, you will have fewer breakouts and more radiant skin. To have clean pores, you must maintain a regular skin-care routine at home and with your skin-care professional.

Clean - Once a month - detox facial - This facial penetrates pores to dissolve impactions and blackheads, kill bacteria, reduce inflammation and remove excess cell debris to leave the skin hydrated, purified and clean and clear.


Vacuum - Do a microdermabrasion 　- Relaxing facial vacuum massage to tighten skin.　 Dramatically improve skin tone and texture in just one treatment.　 What happens is that professional micro dermabrasion peels off the outermost layer of skin, abrading the blackheads off (or at least the head of the plug). The suction then effectively pulls out the remaining dirt and hardened oil from the pores. It also stimulates collagen production which increases elasticity in the skin (healthy, elastic skin is essential for keeping your pores tight).

Refresh - Have a Retinol Treatment - This is a cream mask containing natural phytohormones which plump, hydrate and moisturize aging skin. The retinol (vitamin A) content helps increase cell turnover to keep skin looking fresh, while vitamin C strengthens the skin by helping to increase the skin’s collagen and elastin network.　

A regular skin care regimen and eating healthy can greatly enhance the beauty of your skin. The payoff is great with just a little care - Enjoy Spring and your skin in the new light!