Microdermabrasion was originally developed as a medical technique to reduce some of the fine protrusions in scarred skin for the purpose of reducing scaring and smoothing affected areas. Eventually, the process was adapted and tested for use as a professional med spa treatment for improving and beautifying skin tone and texture for most people.
A skincare professional at Metro Laser systematically and slowly moves a small applicator over the skin which has a fine jet of abrasive medium usually made with very fine crystal particles that pulverize and blast the top surface of the skin, clearing pores and dead skin cells. The applicator also vacuums the medium and abraded skin dead tissues as it moves. Some microdermabrasion systems also use water in their jet applicators.
Not only is microdermabrasion fantastic as a professional exfoliating treatment, it also encourages collagen and elastin production over time.
Although microdermabrasion is not intended to treat severe skin conditions, unlike more aggressive treatments, it is effective and safe for regular use. This makes it one of the industry’s favorite secrets for maintaining amazing skin.
For those with more sensitive skin, over time, microdermabrasion in Philadelphia may be able to help achieve results that they would otherwise not be able to enjoy due to not being eligible to safely receive more aggressive treatments.
One of the great things about microdermabrasion is how flexible it is and what a wide variety of skin types it can help. Nearly every Philadelphia patient can enjoy clearer skin that glows after just a couple of microdermabrasion treatments. In fact, many see noticeable results after just the first treatment right away!
This gentle but powerful exfoliation can help improve a wide range of skin concerns such as:
Yes! Microdermabrasion is often used on the neck, chest, shoulders, abdomen, waistline, and buttocks.
Microdermabrasion is the least invasive, most comfortable treatment of the many professional skin rejuvenation treatments available in Philadelphia. Microdermabrasion is safe for all healthy skin types. Unlike more aggressive treatments, microdermabrasion does not even require anesthetic creams. That said, microdermabrasion isn’t recommended for some skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema, dermatitis, active sunburn, herpes, lupus, open sores, psoriasis, or fragile capillaries.
Also, while it is true that microdermabrasion can be used to treat some aspects of acne, this use case should be done under the supervision of a medical professional. While microdermabrasion is among the safest professional skin treatments, emphasis must be placed on PROFESSIONAL. In the wrong hands, microdermabrasion can cause pinpoint bleeding and other issues related to misapplication.
Microdermabrasion does not require any down time. You can resume normal activities immediately after. Most treatments only take 30 minutes on average. After your treatment, you’ll likely notice an immediate improvement to your skin’s look and feel.
You should avoid unnecessary sun exposure for a couple of days after your treatment and should consider using a sunscreen. Depending on your situation, you may be asked to avoid at-home facial mask products, abrasive scrubs, chemical peels or anything considered somewhat harsh to the skin. If you use a topical acne medication, your Philadelphia skincare professional may advise you to suspend its use for several days after your microdermabrasion treatment.
Consumer microdermabrasion devices are little more than hyped up scrubbing devices. Only professional microdermabrasion devices administered by trained skincare professionals can produce the type of results that our patients consistently come back for. At Metro Laser, our skincare professionals have the proper training and experience to ensure that your microdermabrasion treatments are always conducted exactly within proper medical parameters and with great care. Call today to learn more about microdermabrasion in Philadelphia.