What is a DiamondSkin crystal-free Microdermabrasion?

It is a gentle, non-surgical, non-invasive treatment to exfoliate the outermostlayer of skin, composed of dead cells. This is done with the use of a fine diamond tip wand while at the same time vacuuming the dead skin cells away in a controlled manner. Polishing this outer layer of skin cells away, leaves a smoother texture and promotes the growth of healthy new cells. An Oxygen Facial is included with every treatment. This provides a very soothing and therapeutic effect as well as helping to speed up collagen production.

What steps are involved?

1. Your skin is cleansed.
2. Your skin is gently exfoliated by polishing he dead skin cells away.
3. A mask appropriate to your type of skin is applied along with cooling eye pads and you relax listening to music.
4. An oxygen facial is always part of the treatment.
   
5. Before you leave a moisturizer / sunscreen is applied to you
   face with very relaxing massage techniques.
   

How long does it take?

The actual procedure takes approximately forty-five minutes. Many people choose to come in on their lunch hour.

What are the advantages?

This is a gentle procedure with virtually no discomfort or down time. Normal activities can be resumed immediately, but you may leave the office a little flushed which usually disappears in a few hours. When you increase exfoliation, you promote cellular rejuvenation. The more the dead skin cells that are sloughed off, the better your skin will appear. Your moisturizer and make-up won’t be sitting on old dead skin, your face will look smoother and more radiant and you will have improved circulation and skin colour.

What type of skin can benefit?

All skin types and ethnicity can benefit from this procedure. Aging, congested, flaky, dry devitalized, thickened, blemished, dull ad sun damaged skin will be rejuvenated and refreshed.

How many treatments and how often?

These are progressive not aggressive treatments. The number of treatments needed depends on the results each patient desires. The skin will feel smoother after each session. Although even one treatment provides improvement in both texture and appearance of the skin, it is more effective when performed as a series of 4 – 6 treatments scheduled 2 -3 weeks apart. After the recommended number of sessions, you may want to schedule a treatment every one to two months for maintenance,

Who is not a good candidate?

Indiviuals who are on Acutane, and/or have active weeping acne. It is also not recommended for people with severe rosacea, sunburn, warts, HIV/AIDS, active skin cancer, uncontrolled diabetes, or recent shingles or herpes simplex (cold sores).

Do’s and Don’ts

• Retin A and aggressive skincare products should be stopped two to. three days before and after.
• Botox can be done right after.
• Filler- suggested to wait two weeks after getting a filler done.
• Pregnancy is not a problem.
• Do wear sunscreen daily.
• Avoid full face make-up immediately after your treatment (lip stick and eye make-up are okay).
  

What is the cost?

$145 which includes an oxygen facial


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