Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a new "Lunch Time" approach to skin resurfacing that stimulates the production of new skin cells and smoothes out skin irregularities.

Less aggressive than laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion is a non-surgical treatment that does not require an anesthetic. Treatments take about 30 minutes. There is no pain with this treatment.

One microdermabrasion treatment can offer the benefits of a series of facial peels using glycolic acid, another "Lunchtime Treatment".

This mild yet effective treatment can remove fine lines and age spots from around the eyes, lips and neck. It can also improve mild acne that has not responded to other methods of treatment.

While the effects of microdermabrasion are not as dramatic as those of laser resurfacing, recovery time after the procedure is also much shorter. Though there may be some redness afterwards, most patients can return to work immediately.

Mattioli Microdermabrader

Regular removal of the keratin layer can improve the appearance of:

• Small acne scars
• Fine wrinkles
• Dull skin
• Superficial pigmentation
• Rough or irregular skin
• Enlarged pores
• Blackheads and whiteheads

A series of 6-10 treatments gives optimum results.

Because there is a risk that microdermabrasion may stimulate a new outbreak, patients who have a history of herpes simplex (cold sores) around their lips should consider taking an oral antiviral medication before undergoing treatment by microdermabrasion.