What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is the latest scientific method using fine inert (micro} crystals to progressively abrade the skin' surface. It is used for skin resurfacing and treating a range of skin abnormalities. It can be described as "closed dermabrasion" where the dead cells, used crystals and any debris on the skin's surface are collected in a waste bottle.

What can Ultrapeel treat?

• Face and body peeling
• Lined, wrinkled or sun-damaged skins
• Dull, congested, thick or blemished skins
• Active acne
• Scar revision
• Hyperpigmentation
• General smoothing of skin

Who can benefit?

Men and women of any skin type or color. Skin that is aging, congested, flaky, dry, devitalized, thickened, blemished, dull and sun damaged can be rejuvenated and refreshed. Blotchiness, uneven skin tones and texture will also be improved.

Most common areas are the face, neck, chest, shoulders, back, hands, knees and elbows. Any body area can be treated.

Approximately every 28 days we create a new layer of skin. As new cells form they push their way to the surface and then dead cells settle on the surface. This can cause enlarged pores, clogged pores, a bumpy uneven texture, and a dull appearance. As we age this process slows down leading to the appearance of older skin with less radiance.

The gentle exfoliation is performed with a jet of fine mineral crystals passing over the skin’s surface by creating a gentle vacuum. The crystals lay on the skin along with the dead and damaged skin cells. The crystals gently exfoliate approximately 20-25 microns of dead skin cells of the outermost layer (stratum corneum). Once removed it reveals one’s own fresher, younger looking skin beneath. One microdermabrasion is equal to three 30% glycolic peels or one 70% peel.

How many treatments do you need?

This treatment is meant to be progressive not aggressive. Generally results are more noticeable after the third treatment. Although, after the first session the skin will appear fresher, cleaner, smoother and softer for some clients. Usually treatments are performed every 7-10 days or every 2 weeks for a series of 6. Maintenance treatments are suggested once every one to one and a half months.

The actual treatment usually takes 15-40 minutes, depending on the body area. The treatment is applied to clean skin. A moisturizing sun block is usually applied at the end of the treatment.

Since there is minimal discomfort and no healing time, one can resume normal activities immediately after. One may experience a slight tingling, and afterward the skin may feel tighter, as if exposed to the wind or sun. It may appear slightly flushed and this generally fades in 12-24 hours. It is very important NOT to EXERCISE for 24 hours after a treatment. Perspiration will produce a stinging sensation on newly treated skin which can take several hours to dissipate.

What other techniques can be used to make microdermabrasion even more effective?

Microdermabrasion can be combined with a new treatment called IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) - also known as Fotofacials. IPL treats broken blood vessels, background red skin tones, brown freckling, shrinks pores, improves sun damage and increases collagen in the skin. All of these lead to smoother, younger looking skin and reduced redness at the same time.
Your microdermabrasion treatments will be administered to you by our senior aesthetician Mary Noordhof, oor our resident aesthetician Rachel Schrager, under the supervision of Dr. El-Attar.