Here are some comments from a few of our happy customers:
I have not been disappointed. My skin felt great and I look good after three treatments of microdermabrasion. It's a great feeling to know you look good at my age.
GH, 64, Tottenham
I was very happy with my microdermabrasion. My skin felt great and my pores were less noticeable after treatment.
MC, 31, Holland Landing
Love the feel of microdermabrasion - skin looks and feels smooth and glowing!!
MM, 52, Mt. Albert
My skin felt great. I notice great improvement the more treatments I have. Now other people are noticing, which makes me feel great. My skin was something I was self-conscious about. With its improvement I feel great. (Did I say great too much?!)
The staff is wonderful and the treatment works.
LR, 27, Newmarket
Microdermabrasion was relaxing. Skin felt very smooth after the procedure.
JC, 52, Newmarket
After my microdermabrasion my skin had a nice glow, felt soft and the dry patches on my forehead and nose were no more. My co-workers asked me what was different about me. I was very pleased! My experience at the clinic was great! I will definitely return.
JT, 29, Bradford
The microdermabrasion took away the "gray" complexion of winter.
RE, 49, Aurora
Microdermabrasion=my favourite treatment, my skin is smoother, more even and glowing. Noticeably better and very touchable.
SN, 38, Gormley
Peels and Microdermabrasion - the best thing I have done for my skin.
Happy it is done under doctor supervision. Wonderful staff.
SP, 50, Aurora
Questions and Answers
What is microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a mechanical technique used to rejuvenate skin.
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What is microdermabrasion used for?
Doctors first began using dermabrasion in about 1950 to help people with facial scarring, particularly from acne. This treatment technique was very aggressive and required three to four weeks of downtime. In the 1990s, the technique was modified to make it much more gentle. It is now used for minor skin resurfacing. The major benefit is in general skin texture.
How does microdermabrasion work?
Microdermabrasion involves shooting fine crystals over the skin at high velocity and immediately vacuuming the crystals away. As the crystals hit the skin, they cause exfoliation of dead skin cells and other debris. There is stimulation of blood flow, which will improve skin health. The flow of crystals and the degree of suction can be adjusted to vary the depth of treatment.
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What areas can be treated?
Any skin can be treated, but the most common areas that are treated are the face, neck, chest, and hands.
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Who is a good candidate for microdermabrasion?
Almost everyone from 20 to 80 could benefit from microdermabrasion. However, advanced age, smoking, and excessive sun exposure can leave skin severely damaged, and microdermabrasion is not very effective in these cases. Microdermabrasion should be thought of as partially restorative (returning skin to better health) but mostly a maintenance technique.
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How are treatments done?
After cleansing the skin, the microdermabrader is turned on. The crystal applicator is applied to the skin and passed over it in short strokes. Two to three passes are made over the entire face, with the direction of the passes altered slightly to avoid streaking.
Treating the entire face takes 20-30 minutes.
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Do microdermabrasion treatments hurt?
When done properly, microdermabrasion is painless. People describe it as feeling like a cat licking the skin. If the treatment is intended to be very aggressive (rarely the case), cooling and topical anesthetics can be used to reduce or eliminate discomfort.
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How many treatments are required and how long does microdermabrasion last?
Beneficial effects of
microdermabrasion can be seen following the first treatment, but the results improve with each treatment. With a single treatment improvement will occur in smoothness and clarity of skin. Over the course of several treatments, you may notice improvement in fine lines, pigmentation, and minor scars.
Microdermabrasion does not provide permanent improvement, and maintenance treatments are suggested at 3-4 month intervals.
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What are the side effects of microdermabrasion?
There are virtually no side effects to microdermabrasion.
If the procedure is overly aggressive, there may be skin breakage and bleeding.
Consequently, there is a chance of skin infection.
Rarely, overly aggressive treatment can actually increase pigmentation.
The crystals that are used in microdermabrasion are discarded. They are never recycled, so there is no chance of disease transmission from patient to patient.
The crystals can cause eye irritation, but the system we use is so efficient at removing the crystals from the skin that this risk is very low. You should remove contact lenses before treatment, and we will apply wet eye pads), but this is not necessary.
Microdermabrasion can trigger cold sores. It can cause the spread of preexisting warts and molluscum contageosum.
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What are the alternatives to microdermabrasion?
There are several treatment options that can improve your skin, depending on the nature of the problem, including photorejuvenation (IPL), peels of varying strengths, aptos thread nonsurgical facelifts, laser skin resurfacing, and surgical facelifts. You should also stop smoking, start using cosmeceuticals regularly, and wear sunscreen!
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