Microdermabrasion is one of the more recent skin-care techniques to have crossed over from Hollywood to the mainstream.

Microdermabrasion is a general term for the application of tiny rough grains to buff away the surface layer of skin. 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.

During a microdermabrasion a special tool is passed over your skin that gently removes  the stratum corneum.  This process has a few beneficial effects. With the stratum corneum gone, the skin's surface is improved. The healing process brings with it newer skin cells that look and feel smoother. Some of the skin's visible imperfections, like sun damage, blemishes and fine lines, are improved. Also, without the stratum corneum acting as a barrier, medicinal creams can be more effective now that more of their active ingredients and moisture can find their way down to the lower layers of skin. As microdermabrasion temporarily removes some moisture from the skin, it is always followed by the application of a moisturizing cream and an anti-oxidant.

Early studies suggest that repeated microdermabrasion treatment at regular intervals may influence the way the lower layers of skin grow, as well, removing deeper blemishes over time. Some evidence seems to indicate that the rapid loss of skin moisture may be what triggers the lower skin layers to work overtime in speeding healthy cells up to the surface.

It is not uncommon at RejuvaMed to use this treatment in conjunction with your FotofacialRF treatments to maximize your skin fitness appeal.

Once your face is cleansed, a specialized hand piece is used for the procedure. The hand piece is gently moved over your face, applying even and steady pressure to remove the stratum corneum without affecting the lower skin layers. A standard session usually consists of three to four passes with special attention given to target areas that your RejuvaMed Skin Specialist may have identified.  Afterwards, your skin will then be treated to a moisturizer and anti-oxidant that will facilitate healthy cell growth.  Typically this treatment lasts for about 30 minutes. 

Unlike typical cosmetic procedures where you may want to be in hiding while your skin recovers, after your RejuvaMed microdermabrasion you will want to go out that day and show off your fresh skin!