Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a light cosmetic procedure that uses a mechanical medium for exfoliation to gently remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells from the epidermis. Most commonly, microdermabrasion uses two parts: an exfoliating material like crystals or diamond flakes and a machine based suction to gently lift up the skin during exfoliation. The treatment can be performed on the face, chest, neck, arms or hands. Before we can understand how microdermabrasion does what it does, it’s important to understand how skin works.

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.

Much like brushing one’s teeth, microdermabrasion helps to gently remove skin “plaque” and skin debris. Since human skin typically regenerates at approximately 30 day intervals, skin improvement with microdermabrasion is temporary and needs to be repeated at average intervals of two – four weeks for continued improvement. Multiple treatments in combination with sunscreen, sun avoidance, and other skin care creams yield best results.

At Laser Sydney our Microdermabrasion facials include the use of only the highest quality organic oxidized crystals combined with the ASAP paradmedical range of products which has the active ingredients required to help prepare your skin for a regenerative facial.

Sonophoresis is a non-invasive skin treatment. It utilises low frequency sound wave technology to deliver active ingredients trans-dermally into the skin. This warm, massage-like treatment increases circulation – conditioning and toning the skin, while deeply infusing treatment products up to 800 times deeper into the skin. An immediate result is achieved with increased smoothness, firmness and hydration.