MICRODERMABRASION
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Center
Kimberly J. Lee, M.D.,
Female Facial Plastic Surgery Specialist
Serving Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Worldwide
What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a procedure to exfoliate your skin using fine crystals and a controlled vacuum, leaving your skin with immediate improved texture and softness, as well as fewer imperfections, such as wrinkles and acne scars. Your skin will feel softer, rejuvenating your appearance. Minor wrinkles are improved by the growth of new collagen. Skin tone is improved, leaving your skin more radiant.
Who are the best candidates for Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion can be used to rejuvenate skin of any type. Those seeking to reduce minor flaws or wrinkles without downtime are encouraged to consider microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion can also be helpful in reducing the appearance of scaring caused by acne or previous medical procedures.
How does microdermabrasion work?
First, your skin is cleansed and toned. Then, a stream of aluminum oxide crystals is streamed over sections of the face. The crystals polish away old, dead skin cells, which the vacuum then picks up with gentle suction. Microdermabrasion promotes the growth of new, rejuvenated skin through the action of stimulating fibroblasts, which tell the body to produce collagen and elastin.
How many microdermabrasion treatments are required to see results?
Although you will see an immediate difference in your skin after microdermabrasion, optimum results are achieved with repeated treatments over several weeks. The number of microdermabrasion treatments depends on the condition of your skin, but can average between five to six treatments.
Is Microdermabrasion safe?
Microdermabrasion is a safe and common procedure. You may experience some minimal redness and discomfort similar to a sunburn after the treatment; however, a soothing, calming mask is applied following microdermabrasion to help reduce sensitivity.
Will there be any downtime after microdermabrasion?
One of the advantages of microdermabrasion is that it has no downtime. You can return to your normal routine and apply cosmetics directly after treatment.
Whisk away years of dull build-up, revealing brighter, more even-toned skin by calling Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgery Center at 310-882-5656 to schedule your microdermabrasion treatment today.
