Microdermabrasion
Indications:
Wrinkles, Acne Scarring, Englarged Pores, Stretch Marks.
Price Guide:
$120.00 per full face treatment – including dual treatment with medical grade micro-fine crystals, followed by diamond head treatment for increased circulation, detoxification and exfoliation, blackhead and milia removal.
$210 per Face/Neck/Chest treatment – including dual treatment with medical grade micro-fine crystals, followed by diamond heat treatment for increased circulation, detoxification and exfoliation, blackhead and milia removal.
Package price savers available from $750 – $1400 to include 6 x Microdermabrasion for Face or FNC – 6 x Advanced Skin Peels – 6 x Healite treatments.
Give your skin a much needed deep clean with our two step microdermabrasion. Exfoliating your dead skin away leaving a smooth and clean surface. We can also into a package for $169 that includes a Healite LED and mask add on.
What is microdermabrasion used for?
Microdermabrasion is typically used to treat wrinkles, acne scarring, enlarged pores and ‘stretch marks’. It may be combined with medications applied on the skin to treat acne.
What does microdermabrasion involve?
The exact procedure may differ from clinic to clinic. Your skin will probably first be cleansed of any makeup. You will then have tiny crystals sprayed onto your skin by a hand-held device while vacuum suction is used to remove the used crystals and skin cell debris. Some microdermabrasion devices use diamond-tipped wands, instead of crystals, to buff the skin. Local anaesthesia to numb the skin is usually not required, although you may experience mild and temporary discomfort and skin redness afterwards. Following the procedure, you will probably be asked to use sunscreen or avoid sun exposure for a few days. Microdermabrasion usually consists of a series of six treatments, approximately two weeks apart, followed by less frequent maintenance treatment.
Is microdermabrasion safe?
If performed properly by trained personnel, microdermabrasion is said to have minimal side effects. However, if performed aggressively (such as prolonged applications of high-pressure settings), bruising or pinpoint bleeding may occur. Scarring and infection are considered rare.
Is microdermabrasion effective?
Multiple treatment sessions are usually needed to improve the appearance of fine wrinkles and minor acne scarring. As microdermabrasion only acts on the outermost skin layer, it is not as effective as aggressive therapies – such as chemical peels and laser resurfacing – for deeper wrinkles and scars.
However, microdermabrasion has the advantages of:
- Being considered relatively painless
- Having minimal risks (if performed properly)
- Not needing any time off for recovery.
The effectiveness of microdermabrasion in treating pigmentation and acne is uncertain. Microdermabrasion does not ‘tighten’ age-related sagging skin of the face and neck. If you are considering microdermabrasion, discuss your expectations as well as the number and frequency of treatments required for results with your clinic.