The Power Peel ®

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It’s a mouthful to say, but this exciting, new, painless, safe six-syllable word can greatly increase your score on the happiness meter in less than one short hour. The word is microdermabrasion.

After being effectively used in Europe for over ten years, the mechanical microdermabrasion machine recently received FDA approval for use in the United States.

Initially developed in Italy, the treatment consists of a jet of delicate, sand-like crystals directed through a small tube and vacuumed across the skin to remove dead and damaged skin cells. Fine lines, wrinkles, brown spots, acne scars, blackheads, enlarged pores and broken capillaries are some targets of microdermabrasion. Even “permanent” makeup can be removed with this innovative technique when bleaching and pre-treatments are used.

The Power Behind The Peel

Technically speaking, microdermabrasion regenerates the epidermal cell structure, stimulating collagen production. After just one procedure, clients enjoy a noticeable difference in the skin. Repeated treatments significantly soften wrinkles, age spots, acne scars and other problems, promoting smooth, soft, vibrant-looking skin that both looks and feels more youthful.

Treatments are typically short, being completed in 15-45 minutes.  No pre-treatment or topical anesthesia is required, however careful follow-up ensures optimal results and satisfaction.  Your aesthetician  will consult with you before and after each treatment to answer questions and advise  you on how to get the most benefit from your power peel by keeping the treated area clean, moisturized and protected with a sunscreen of SPF of 15 or 30.

Since microdermabrasion is so new, esthetician are trained to provide complete information to clients in search of the best treatment for their particular skin concerns.

In the past, clinical peels including laser skin resurfacing, chemical peels and dermabrasion were common treatments, but both have drawbacks. Compared to microdermabrasion, they can be painful and also require longer recovery downtime.  Microdermabrasion, on the other hand, has been proven safe and effective for all kinds of skin—gentle enough for the chest and neck and for all ethnicities.  There is little discomfort when the crystals are vacuumed over the face.  It feels like a light sanding, and when finished, it’s like you’ve been to the beach for the day.

Although it is non-invasive, microdermabrasion should not be approached without caution, especially in regard to the provider.

To avoid possible pain and damage, do not undertake this clinical treatment without first determining the qualifications of the esthetician and the center. Don’t be afraid to ask hard questions, making sure the clinician is a qualified practitioner. Find out how long the esthetician has been in the industry, and, importantly, how familiar she is with the machine. Once you determine that your esthetician is a licensed esthetician who has logged several hours on the machine specializing in the procedure, you will have the reassurance of putting your face in the best hands.