Microdermabrasion
Also called particle beam skin resurfacing, lunch-time power peel.
A gentle, non-invasive exfoliation using a fine spray of medical-grade crystals to reveal fresher skin beneath.
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What it is
Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical, non-invasive procedure which uses a stream of fine micro crystals to exfoliate the surface of the skin evenly. It is also called particle beam skin resurfacing, or the “lunch-time power peel”. It has been U.S. FDA approved since 1997.
How it works
The equipment consists of a tabletop unit with a delicate tubular hand piece. Air is circulated through small hoses to project a highly controlled spray of fine medical-grade aluminium oxide crystals, 100 microns in size, under pressure and vacuum. This produces a gentle and controlled abrasion of the outer layer of skin. Repeated over a course, the process allows younger skin to move to the surface. How much the texture, colour and appearance change varies from person to person.
What it treats
Superficial acne marks and scars, age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, oily greasy skin with enlarged pores, pigment irregularities and stretch marks.
What to expect
Microdermabrasion is an office-based procedure performed by your dermatologist. A session takes about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the skin condition and the area treated. No anaesthetic is required. Normal activities can be resumed immediately, though you will need to protect the area from sun exposure and use a sunscreen.
The average patient requires 5 to 12 treatments, spaced about one to two weeks apart. Your doctor will draw up a treatment protocol to suit your condition.
Written from the clinic's own patient leaflet, by Dr. D. A. Satish.
Common questions
- What procedures and treatments are offered?
- Laser hair removal, the Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser for pigmentation and tattoos, intense pulsed light, targeted phototherapy and PUVA phototherapy, PRP and GFC injections for hair restoration, microneedling fractional radiofrequency (MNRF), chemical peeling, microdermabrasion and cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen. The clinic also has patient information on shingles vaccination.
- How many sessions will a procedure take?
- It depends on the procedure. Chemical peeling is usually four to five sittings two to four weeks apart. Microdermabrasion averages 5 to 12 treatments one to two weeks apart. MNRF is usually four to six sessions four to six weeks apart. Laser hair removal usually needs four to six treatments or more at four- to six-week intervals. The Q-Switched Nd:YAG laser averages four to six monthly sittings, and up to ten for a tattoo. PRP and GFC are repeated every four to six weeks, with improvement usually visible from about three months. Your doctor will set a plan for your own skin at the consultation.
Related
- Acne scars and marksMarks and scars left behind by inflamed acne, from flat surface pigmentation to deeper pitted scarring.
- Chemical peelingA controlled application of a chemical agent that speeds up exfoliation, so smoother skin regenerates from below.
- Microneedling fractional radiofrequency (MNRF)Superfine microneedles combined with radiofrequency heat to remodel collagen and improve scars and skin texture.
Please note
The information on this website is for general education only. It is not a substitute for a consultation, a diagnosis or a prescription. Always see a qualified doctor about your own condition.
Results of any medical or cosmetic treatment vary from person to person. This clinic does not guarantee a cure or a specific outcome.