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What Is Microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive cosmetic technique to smooth the skin, decrease pigmentation and improve fine wrinkles. It began in Europe in the early 90's. The technique involves exfoliating the skin with a suction system and an abrading wand. The abrasion goes down to the deep stratum corneum layer. At this level of abrasion there is no healing time, no wound care and no scar risk.

Recent Scientific Study Showing That Repeated Microdermabrasion Sessions Results In Beneficial Changes In The Skin

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol. 133, No. 5, 4/04, pg. 1438-1444

What Machine Do We Use? At Young and Healthy Skin we have a state-of-the-art "crystal free" microdermabrasion machine. This machine uses a variable suction device with diamond dust coated wands that are passed over the skin to remove the outer layers of skin. There are NO messy crystals to get in your eyes, ears and hair. The skin debris that is removed from your face is trapped in a filter and this filter is then evaluated by the esthetician to determine the quality of your skin.

How Much Microdermabrasion Do I Need? Because there is science behind the improvement in the skin after microdermabraison we consider it a long term skin care maintenance procedure. Because we use a crystal free machine at Young and Healthy Skin, the debris removed from your skin is not mixed in with the used crystals. It is available to be evaluated by the esthetician. With this technique we can recommend a treatment protocol for you. We do not try to sell everyone a package of 8 weekly sessions of microdermabrasion! Generally, we find that after the first microdermabrasion, the client needs another one in 2 weeks and then we recommend staying on a monthly schedule of microdermabraison to get the benefits of the technique. See the histologic images below.

What Benefits Will I See and Feel? You will immediately feel smoother skin. Removing the dry outer layer of skin reveals the deeper healthier layer of epidermis cells. Microdermabrasion is a great thing to do 2 or 3 days before a big event; your skin will look great! Long term, if you keep up with your microdermabrasion regime, your skin will look better because the epidermis and the dermis will thicken. Sun damaged hyperpigmentation will decrease and fine static wrinkles in your skin will decrease. It will also improve the penetration of the skin care products that you use at home. There is now good science to prove the beneficial results of microdermabrasion.

Why Does Microdermabrasion Help The Skin? Removal of the epidermis forces the skin to heal resulting in an increased cellular turnover rate. This thickens the skin in a healthy way and reduces pigmentation. There also may be some stimulation to collagen growth by the suction effect on the skin. The suction effect is thought to stimulate the vessels in your skin to secrete growth mediators that stimulate collagen deposition. Continued microdermabrasion makes your skin healthier!

Skin Histology Before Microdermabrasion	Skin Histology After Microdermabrasion

Skin Histology Before Microdermabrasion	Skin Histology After Microdermabrasion