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lii: is microdermabrasion the same thing as a diamond peel? LS: No, a diamond peel is a little bit different. It’s similiar to microdermabrasion, but then you have a glycolic peel. This enhances the process and helps with collagen reduction. Not every person can tolerate a glycolic peel. It depends on how sensitive your skin is, how thin those layers are. You want to talk to your esthetician or dermatologist to determine if a diamond peel is right for you. Microdermabrasion works for everyone. It’s absolutely, totally safe. Almost anyone can have it done, and there’s no pain. It doesn’t take long at all: you can come in for an appointment during your lunch hour and walk out feeling perfectly fine! lii: now, that’s interesting. why don’t you walk us through a typi- cal microdermabrasion session, so we know what to expect? LS: Absolutely! This is what I do when someone comes in. First, we start with a pre-cleaning. You need to melt away the makeup and clear away the residue from the day. When we wash the face, we use an Ultra Calming Cleanser. Then we always use a toner, to clear the face of residues. After that, we use a surface enzyme on the very top layer of the skin. We’ll leave that on there for a couple of minutes and then gently exfoliate that with our hands. That’s all the preparation for microdermabrasion. lii: Just the prep sounds pretty good! LS: (Laughs) It’s a good start! You have to pre-clean the skin before you start the real polishing! Not only are the results great but the process can even be enjoyable! Now, the equipment we use for microdermabrasion has two tubes. One delivers the crystals, while the other is a vacuum that removes the dead skin and debris. We always use disposable tips on these tubes, to ensure everything is sanitary and clean. Any time you have microdermabrasion, you want to make sure you’re in a clean environment. Disposable tips or equipment that has been sterilized is an absolute must! The procedure takes between 20 and 30 minutes, on average. lii: And then you’re done? LS: Not exactly! Your skin is really vulnerable after microdermabrasion. It’s important to nourish your skin. We use a multi-vitamin recovery mask and a multi-vitamin recovery cream. All of the vitamins you need are in there: Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin F. This is a really critical step. That stays on for 10 to 15 minutes. After that, we use Power reach moisturizer. It has the peptides you need to look great. lii: what results can we expect? i mean, really, what can microdermabrasion do for you? LS: There are some things microderm can do really, really well. It’s great for reducing the signs of early aging. If you’ve got age spots—those little brown spots we all get once we turn 30 or so— microdermabrasion is fantastic for that. You know all those little natural soft lines? We get them around our eyes, around our lips. With microdermabrasion, the skin becomes tighter, and those lines disappear. You wouldn’t believe 22 IMAGE Fall 2008
how much younger that makes you look! Microdermabrasion is also fantastic if you have acne scarring. lii: can anyone have microdermabrasion? is it safe for everyone? LS: Microdermabrasion is a totally safe procedure. However, it’s not for everyone. Some skin and other health conditions thin the skin— for example, rosacea and diabetes—and in those instances, microdermabrasion is not the way to go. If you have health concerns, talk with your doctor. They’ll be able to tell you if microdermabrasion is a good idea. lii: if microdermabrasion is great for acne, you must see a lot of teenagers. they’ll do anything to get rid of their pimples! LS: It depends. We do see a lot of teens, but the question is when do we see them! If the acne’s still active, when the skin’s still open and raw, then microdermabrasion is really not the best thing. Microdermabrasion is not a way to control active acne. That’s when it is time to connect with your dermatologist and get the acne under control. What happens is that sometimes afterward, there’s scarring from the acne. That’s where microdermabrasion comes in. The procedure works very well to reduce and minimize that scarring. Now, I say “microdermabrasion” here, and not a diamond peel…with that glycolic acid in the peel, there’s a real burn, and there are not many 13- to 15-year-olds who can stand that. Microdermabrasion is totally painless, and that’s what makes it a better option, especially for younger people. lii: what happens after the microdermabrasion? is there a maintenance routine? LS: There’s always a follow-up IT’S GREAT FOR REDUCING THE SIGNS OF EARLY AGING regime. These are things you can do at home. Now, for the 24 hours prior to and after your treatment, you want to be really gentle with your skin. I mean nothing rough: no glycolic peels, no alcohol, nothing harsh on your skin. [Continued on page 68] Fall 2008 IMAGE 23
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