What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a method that improves the appearance of the skin, decreasing wrinkles, minimizing open pores, spots, scars and stretch marks renewing the skin by removing dead cells.

It has advantages over classic peels, since microdermabrasion equipment removes skin cells homogenously and safely for sensitive skins

It is painful?
It is not painful, it is a simple and safe procedure for our patients, you can feel a slight sensation of pressure and tingling which is produced by the friction of the crystals that remove dead cells when they touch the skin.

Results

How long is a session and how many times can I do it?
Each session lasts 30 minutes in the facial area and can take 45 minutes depending on the area of ​​the body that performs the procedure: glutes, stretch marks, etc. Each session can be done between 8-15 days depending on the need of the patient. patient and the conditions of their skin, can be made between 5 and 10 continuous treatments.

What care should I have before and after each session?
It is recommended that days before microdermabrasion, not having had sun exposure during the last 5 days, one week before treatment suspend the use of creams with corticosteroids, retinoles (vitamin A), depigmenting acids, hydroquinone and products for stain removal. For one week after treatment, stop using creams that contain strong alcohols, as well as previous creams as it may irritate your skin.

It is recommended the use of 50 SPF top sunscreen, avoid sun exposure since the new skin is regenerating and the first 2 weeks after treatment the skin is sensitive to solar radiation and could get pigmentations (spots).

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