Microdermabrasion

The Basics.
Microdermabrasion is a general term for the application of tiny rough grains to buff away the surface layer of skin. Many different products and treatments use this method, including medical procedures, salon treatments and creams and scrubs that you apply yourself at home. It’s usually done to the face, chest, neck, arms or hands. Before we can understand how microdermabrasion does what it does, it’s important to understand how skin works.

Your skin is made up of two main layers, the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the layer closest to the outside world. It’s a set of dead skin cells on top of another layer of cells that are in the process of maturing. The topmost layer is called the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum mostly acts as a barrier between the outside world and the lower skin layers. It keeps all but the smallest molecules from getting through.

When you put lotions or creams on your skin, some of the moisture passes through the stratum corneum, but not all of it. This layer is home to many minor skin imperfections like fine wrinkle lines and blemishes.

All of the action in microdermabrasion takes place at the level of the stratum corneum. Since it only really targets the epidermis (and not the dermis), it is more accurate to call it micro-epi-dermabrasion. Affecting deeper layers of skin would be painful and harmful, and it would risk permanently embedding the tiny grains into the skin.

Combining microdermabrasion with treatments such as a light AHA chemical peel and Dermalux LED will give added benefits to the skin. We often combine all 3 treatments together to give the ultimate skin rejuvenation package.

Microdermabrasion/Skinpeel and LED Dermalux per session using ZO Skincare products £95

Course of 4 £350

Microdermabrasion shouldn’t hurt. Our medical grade machines are totally adjustable to vary the pressure of the vacuum. We will apply soothing serums and creams to re-hydrate and protect your skin after treatment. Specific aftercare instructions are given to you on leaving so that you know what to expect and how to care for your treated skin to maximise the wonderful benefits of this very effective treatment.

Microdermabrasion can be done as frequently as weekly or up to every four to eight weeks depending on your skin’s tolerance and desired cosmetic effects. Many people choose to start with weekly treatments for three sessions, then change to a monthly maintenance regimen.

Microdermabrasion helps to gently remove skin debris. Since human skin typically regenerates at approximately 30-day intervals, skin improvement with microdermabrasion is temporary and needs to be repeated at average intervals of two to four weeks for continued improvement. Usually, multiple treatments (six to 12 sessions) are recommended to see a significant improvement.

The cost per session is £55. This includes extractions, ZO invisapeel and  post procedure ZO Skinhealth mask.You will receive a neck massage whilst the mask is drying.  Or why not combine with Dermalux LED therapy for an extra £20 for better results