Microdermabrasion

What is microdermabrasion?


Microdermabrasion is a process that deeply exfoliates, polishes, and increases the lymphatic drainage of skin. It uses a gentle vacuum to bring your skin in contact with a diamond coated head that gently abrades the top layer of dead skin. It can be used in the treatment of sunspots, pigmentation, acne (it is particularly good for comedonal acne/blackheads), acne scarring, fine lines, pores, and dull skin. It is most commonly used on the face, but can be used on the neck, back, and hands.


What does microdermabrasion involve?


Generally, a session of microdermabrasion of the face takes approximately 60 minutes. It is not painful and it may feel like you are having a facial. After microdermabrasion, your skin may appear red and this usually persists for a short time only. You will notice that your skin feels soft and smooth afterwards.

We recommend 6 sessions at fortnightly intervals to achieve the best results. More sessions are generally required for acne scarring. Ultimately, the number and frequence of microdermabrasion will depend on the skin type of the patient was well as their needs. The results of microdermabrasion for acne scarring are not as dramatic as those achieved from other techniques such as plasma skin regeneration, skin needling, or laser resurfacing.



Is microdermabrasion safe?


Microdermabrasion is a very safe and gentle process. There are very few risks to microdermabrasion, although changes in pigmentation (usually areas of increased pigmentation) are possible - usually in those with darker skin types.

What alternatives are there to microdermabrasion?

At The Victorian Cosmetic Institute, we also provide an alternative to microdermabrasion called epidermal levelling. Epidermal levelling involves using a razor blade to safely scrape the dead skin from your face. It tends to remove slightly more skin than microdermabrasion and also has the advantage of removing any facial hair. The costs are the same as microdermabrasion.
Chemical peels are also an alternative to removing the dead skin layers from the surface of the skin and stimulating new collagen growth. At The Victorian Cosmetic Institute, we are able to perform a variety of chemical peels from superficial to deep. The deeper the peel, the greater the results, and the longer the recovery period. The type of chemical peels performed include; glycolic, lactic, retinol based, jessner, blueberry smoothie, and deep sea peels (similar to green peels).
  

How much does microdermabrasion cost?


Microdermabrasion of the face costs $129 per session or $600 for a package of 6. Epidermal levelling is the same price.


Why should I choose The Victorian Cosmetic Institute as my provider of microdermabrasion?


At The Victorian Cosmetic Institute, our staff are highly experienced and qualified to perform microdermabrasion. We take sufficient time to perform your microdermabrasion and the procedure is performed only by nurses or doctors. Furthermore, we only use the latest microdermabrasion machines to ensure the best result for your skin.

The first step is simply contacting us for an initial microdermabrasion consultation, so our doctors will be able to carefully assess your skin to determine whether microdermabrasion is appropriate for you.

Making that first phone call about any cosmetic procedure can be a confronting task - many of our patients have preferred filling out our online enquiry form. We can then contact you with an understanding of what you are hoping to achieve. It's as easy as clicking the button below and completing the provided form. Otherwise, you can phone us directly on (03) 8850 0655 (Templestowe) or (03) 9707 0888 (Berwick).


 




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