What is Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is an advanced skin resurfacing procedure designed to gently exfoliate the outermost layer of dead skin cells. Using ultra-fine crystals and a vacuum suction system, this treatment buffs away dull, tired skin to reveal the healthier, more youthful skin beneath. This process stimulates blood flow, collagen production, and cellular renewal, leaving your skin feeling soft, smooth, and revitalised.

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what is microdermabrasion

SkinBase Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure that uses fine crystals and a vacuum to exfoliate the skin. By removing dead skin cells from the outer layer, the treatment reveals the fresh skin below. Microdermabrasion is a popular facial. However, you can use the versatile treatment on most areas of your body. Benefit from an exfoliation of your face, neck, chest, back and hands, if they require it. This safe procedure helps with fine lines, congested skin, sun damage and age spots to smooth and freshen your skin.

The treatment uses a stream of non-allergenic crystals (crystal microdermabrasion) to remove your skin’s outermost layers of dead cells. Your therapist will use a handheld device to direct the stream of crystal over the treatment area. The crystals are great for targeting problem areas. The handset then uses a mild suction to draw away the crystal and skin debris to reveal your new and improved complexion. Post-treatment requires no recovery time. Return to daily activities immediately.

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What is SkinBase Microdermabrasion?

SkinBase Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion removes the top layers of the skin called the stratum corneum. Microdermabrasion helps to remove the surface debris from your skin revealing the new, fresh skin beneath. Human skin regenerates at 30 day intervals and regular microdermabrasion treatments performed every 7-10 days (which is what we recommend during a course of treatment) will ensure continued improvement for your skin concerns.

SkinBase™ microdermabrasion is chemical free and non-invasive yet achieves amazing results revealing younger, healthier looking skin from the very first treatment. The skin’s appearance is further improved through increased collagen & elastin production as your body produces a new layer of skin.

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During a microdermabrasion treatment, a fine jet of abrasive crystals gently removes dead skin cells layer by layer and a vacuum action lifts away the debris, stimulating the blood flow and encouraging collagen and elastin formation. This is a type of microdermabrasion that uses crystals to exfoliate your skin.

Microdermabrasion treats a variety of skin conditions including congestion, dull and tired skin, pigmentation, blemishes and the effects of ageing skin including wrinkles and fine lines.

In as little as 30 minutes a microdermabrasion facial will exfoliate and rejuvenate to reveal more youthful looking skin. During a course of treatments, improve the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, clear congestion and uneven skin tone acne and revive dull and tired skin.

A correctly performed procedure by a fully qualified microdermabrasion therapist will result in nothing more than the skin feeling tight, occasionally with a mild redness. These effects will normally subside within 24 hours of the treatment. Sometimes microdermabrasion can trigger a healing crisis in problematic skin or pimples for those with congested skin. This is a sign that the treatment is taking effect. This temporary reaction will subside and great improvements will be seen over subsequent treatments.

For darker skin tones, higher intensities can cause an uneven lightening effect. Your therapist will use a lower intensity treatment at all times on these skin types. Pregnant clients should not have treatments due to hormone changes in the body which may cause pigmentation. Those who have rosacea or extensive broken capillaries should also avoid microdermabrasion treatments because of the vacuum action. Rest assured, your SkinBase therapist will complete a thorough consultation prior to treatment to check your suitability for the treatment.

Real Client Results: Microdermabrasion Before & After

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