Microdermabrasion Sydney and Canberra

Microdermabrasion helps to clean and polish the skin

Microdermabrasion treatments assist with combating the signs of aging and sun-damaged skin. It is a safe, nonsurgical, comprehensive, and progressive approach.

Exfoliation with Microdermabrasion and Peels

The principal function of the skin is to act as a two-way protective barrier. The epidermis is the outermost laser of skin, constantly producing new cells which are gradually shed at the skins outer surface. This non-living outer layer (stratum corneum) is the skins first line of defense and can thicken with advancing age, disease, or exposure to sunlight, giving the skin a dull, thickened, “leathery” appearance, often with clogged pores and fine wrinkling. Exfoliation is the process of reducing excess non-living skin cells, which lets the natural beauty of the skin show through, unblock pores, and reduce the barrier function of the skin just enough to allow better penetration of topical preparations. Increased skin cell turnover stimulates collagen production, increases skin thickness and improves skin tone. Exfoliation can be chemical, mechanical, or a combination of both.

Mechanical exfoliation

Mechanical exfoliation can be as simple as a “buffy” pad, loofa, or scrub, which may be “low tech but effective when strong exfoliation is needed. On the delicate facial skin, however, Microdermabrasion is the treatment of choice, offering controlled, gentle exfoliation with stimulation of the skin. The process involves a vacuum tip drawing very fine crystals across the skin surface; it does not use any pressure to “sandblast” the skin. The vacuum not only moves the crystals, it stimulates blood flow and actually increases the thickness of the fine collagen fibers in the skin.

The advantage of microdermabrasion over other mechanical exfoliation methods is controllability stimulation without irritation. Microdermabrasion is a good way to “jump start” the exfoliation process in patients who have many clogged pores, thick, weathered skin, and is often performed at monthly or quarterly intervals for maintenance.

How does Microdermabrasion work?

Microdermabrasion skin treatments exfoliate the skin, much in the same way as a loofah sponge, although through a mechanical process. By regularly removing the top layer of dead skin our complexion will look more translucent and healthy. Also effective for improving superficial blemishes. Microdermabrasions work extremely well as part of a package or in combination with our treatments.

Microdermabrasion Side Effects

The treatment is usually painless and doesn’t irritate the skin greatly. Most patients experience only minor flushing. As no anaesthesia is required, you can go back to work after treatment, although we recommend no makeup to allow the skin to regenerate and breathe. Avoid sunbaking or exercise for a day or two because sweat may sting the treated area.

Microdermabrasion Costs

On their own, Microdermabrasion is $110 per treatment. At Cosmos Clinic we provide a Free Complimentary Microdermabrasion with many of our treatments. Contact us to find out more!

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