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Micro-dermabrasion; the skin is cleaned, and a hand-piece with flowing sand travels across the skin and with it removes the top dead level of the skin. Redness can last a few hours and the skin is left smooth. This needs to be done weekly for at least 6 consecutive sessions. |
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Adverse effects |
Slight redness |
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Duration of procedure |
15 minutes |
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Duration of recovery |
1-3 hours |
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Duration of results |
Few months |
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Cost |
$500 for 6 sessions |
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When you look in the mirror, do you feel your skin is as soft and fresh as you want it to be? An exciting technique called Micro-Dermabrasion can remove dead and flaking skin cells to create an immediate improvement in your skin's appearance. This unique approach stimulates the production of fresh young skin cells and collagen. It is the ultimate advancement in non-surgical, non-invasive skin conditioning. Micro-Dermabrasion treatments are gentle and take very little time, making them popular for today's busy person. These mild yet effective treatments remove fine lines and age spots from around the eyes, lips and neck. Stretch marks and acne scars can also be dramatically reduced.
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Micro-Dermabrasion is a comprehensive approach to skin care that is non-surgical, safe and effective. Practices in Europe have been using Micro-Dermabrasion treatments for years, and now men and women in the United States are experiencing the remarkable results of this exciting procedure. With Micro-Dermabrasion, you can see improvements in skin texture regardless of skin color.
Regardless of your skin's condition, most patients will notice an improvement in their skin's appearance. Fine lines and age spots may be erased. Acne scars and stretch marks will be less obvious. Many patients report that their skin seems softer, smoother and younger-looking.
People who cannot afford to take time off for
healing from chemicals or lasers.
Active patients who don't want to put off outdoor or social activities like
tennis, golf or skiing.
Skin that is sensitive to chemicals or make-up.
Acne-prone skin that has not responded well to acne remedies.
Younger patients with early skin changes who wish for softer, smoother skin.
Good skin tone.
Good health.
Realistic expectations.
Micro-Dermabrasion treatments usually last about 10 to 30 minutes. However, treatments for stretch marks can take as long as two hours. During your session the focus is on your problem areas, but time can be given to other areas of concern.
Recovery takes less time.
Treatment sessions take less time.
Discomfort is minimal.
Normal activities can be resumed immediately.
Your technician effects a superficial skin polishing with the aid of a delicate hand piece, through which micro-crystals are vacuumed. This technique delivers a gentle abrasion which efficiently produces satisfying results in as little as twenty minutes. Micro-Dermabrasion treatments enhance your skin's appearance through a course of weekly sessions. These treatments combat the signs of aging skin, thus achieving what no other available treatment can (without surgery). Most importantly, Micro-Dermabrasion is safe to use on all skin colors and types.
After your first treatment, your skin will have a
fresh pink glow. Improvement continues throughout your treatment program. The
number of treatments recommended for
maximum results ranges from two to twelve.
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When you examine your skin, does it look and feel as soft and fresh as you want?
Or, are you unhappy with age spots, acne scars, stretch marks, fine wrinkles or flaking skin?
With the Power Peelฎ skin treatment program, you can see immediate improvements in your skin's appearance. This unique approach removes dead and flaking skin cells and stimulates the production of fresh young skin cells and collagen. It is the ultimate advancement in non-invasive, non-surgical skin conditioning.
Enjoy a rewarding experience and relax while a trained staff member delivers gentle Power Peel treatments to remove age spots and fine lines from around the eyes, lips and neck. Power Peels can even reduce the appearance of stretch marks or acne scars.
Power Peels are microdermabrasion treatments that have been used in Europe for years. Now, this exciting procedure is helping men and women in the United States experience remarkable improvements in their skin texture, regardless of skin color. Power Peels are a safe, non-surgical, comprehensive approach to skin care.
Depending on the area treated, you will notice an improvement in your skin's appearance. Stretch marks and acne scars will be less obvious. Age spots and fine lines are erased and many patients report that their skin seems to be softer, smoother and younger-looking.
People who cannot afford to take time off for
healing from chemicals or lasers.
Active people who don't want to interfere with social or outdoor activities
such as golf, tennis or skiing.
Sensitive skin that reacts to make-up or chemicals.
Oily, acne-prone skin that is not improved by acne remedies.
Younger people with early skin changes that wish for beautiful skin.
The best candidates for Power Peels are men and women who are:
in good health.
have good skin tone.
have realistic expectations.
Power Peel treatment sessions usually last about 10 to 30 minutes. However, treatments for stretch marks can take as long as two hours. During your session the focus is on your problem areas, but time can be given to other areas of concern.
Power Peels take less time.
There is less discomfort.
Recovery is quick.
There are no disruptions to normal activities.
With the aid of micro-crystals vacuumed through a
delicate hand piece, held at a precise angle to the skin, a technician effects a
superficial skin
polishing. In as little as twenty minutes this gentle abrasive technique
efficiently produces satisfying results. Treatments are applied through a course
of weekly sessions. Power Peels enhance skin condition and do what no other
available treatment can (without surgery) in combating the signs of aging skin.
Most importantly, it is safe to use on all skin types and colors.
After your first treatment, your skin will have a fresh pink glow. Improvement continues throughout your treatment program. The number of treatments recommended for maximum results ranges from two to twelve.
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