Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion uses crystals in a vacuum system to exfoliate thickened epidermis revealing healthier skin. Microdermabrasion is safe for all skin types and colors and is most often requested by clients looking to reduce the appearance of aging.

Renew your skin with Microdermabrasion

Investing in a proper at-home skin care regime is a great way to maintain healthy skin however; beginning the regime with microdermabrasion will produce superior results, far more substantial than even the most expensive exfoliating cream.

Microdermabrasion, a long and intimidating word, is actually a short (30-45 min.) and almost painless procedure that is being praised by professionals throughout the skin care industry as the latest "instant facelift." It's a highly effective alternative to the more costly and extremely invasive procedures of plastic surgery, Botox or chemical peels. During the treatment, tiny rough granules are blown onto the skin from a wand. These granules are the force behind the exfoliation of the skin. At the same time, the machine is designed to vacuum the granules and dead skin away from the face while also helping to extract bacteria and dirt from the pores, helping to reduce the amount of clogged pores and in turn, blemishes.

Our skin is made up of two layers, the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the top layer of skin, which is protected by the stratum corneum. The stratum corneum acts as a protective barrier to the epidermis and is where skin imperfections such as fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes start. Microdermabrasion exfoliates and removes the stratum corneum and forces the skin to renew itself faster with healthy cells (on its own, our skin renews itself every 4 weeks). After a microdermabrasion treatment, your skin may appear red or mild swelling could occur. This reaction may last for as little as one hour or up to 2-3 days. When completely healed, your skin will feel smoother and have a more youthful glow. For optimal results, microdermabrasion is recommended every 3 to 4 weeks.

Microdermabrasion is not only effective for your face but can also be used for areas such as the chest, neck, arms and hands to remove imperfections like hyper pigmentation, sun damage (also known as ‘age spots'), fine lines, as well as acne. However professionals do not recommend that people with skin conditions such as rosaceous, eczema, warts or psoriasis receive this treatment as it may aggravate existing conditions. You should let your technician know of any existing skin conditions prior to your treatment.

The benefits to this relatively inexpensive procedure are proven and well documented. And now, at Tranzitionz Salon and Spa, it's only $29.95 per facial treatment.