Microdermabrasion
What is Microdermabrasion?
Often confused with dermabrasion, microdermabrasion blasts tiny crystals on the face to exfoliate the skin.
The treatment partially removes the epidermal layer of the skin, to diminish fine lines, improve circulation and production of new skin cells to restore the layer.
What types of Microdermabrasion are available?
Crystal Microdermabrasion
The oldest form of the treatment, which uses a wand to spray crystals (aluminium oxide of sodium bicarbonate) on the face.
Diamond Microdermabrasion
A particle-free treatment using a wand with a tip made from natural or synthetic diamond to exfoliate the skin.
Dermasweep
Using a similar method of diamond microabrasion, but attached to the wand are bristle-tipped heads which deliver nutrients to the open pores.
Is Microdermabrasion for you?
Skin conditions and problems with the skin healing may compromise your ability to have microdermabrasion. Other than that, the treatment is suitable to everyone.
Typical cost of Microdermabrasion
The procedure costs £50 – £100.
Risks & side effects
There are few risks with microdermabrasion as it’s simply a more powerful form of exfoliation but not to the extent of a normal dermabrasion. The side effects are commonly redness and tightness which will go a few hours after the procedure.
- Redness
- Blood spots
- Pigment changes
