Microdermabrasion (MDA) is a progressive and controlled method of skin exfoliation. It is non-aggressive since the result is normally achieved over several treatments but even after one session the effect can be similar to glycolic peels and, of course, this is without the chemical irritation that can be associated with peels of this nature.
MDA allows therapists to perform superficial peeling of the stratum corneum, First the system blasts the skin with a controlled stream of crushed aluminium oxide crystals. These are pumped through a hand piece held directly on the skin. Together the speed and abrasive nature of the crystals delicately remove old skin cells layer by layer. Used crystals and dead skin cells are then drawn away by a vacuum action. Exfoliation depth in a typical treatment is about 12-25 microns, producing a very mild, short lived erythema. This action allows for the controlled exfoliation of the stratum corneum and the correction of surface irregularities resulting in a smoother and fresher skin condition.
The vacuum action also assists in the stimulation of the microcirculation. Hyperaemia (increase of blood) can be observed as the superficial skin is cleaned. By encouraging hyperaemia we are improving the microcirculation (increasing the blood supply) thus providing the nutrients necessary for the stimulation of fibroblasts for collagen regeneration i.e. increased blood supply to the dermis and the epidermal layers.
The degree of abrasion can be controlled so that the therapist can take control of the exfoliation process. The entire face and neck can be treated in a single session with particular attention paid to the client's areas of concern. Most importantly, the treatment does not impinge on the clients lifestyle or daily routine.