What is microdermabrasion?

What is the difference between diamond head and crystal microdermabrasion?

Where can microdermabrasion be applied?
Is microdermabrasion safe?
How much is microdermabrasion?
Why should I choose to have my microdermabrasion at Le Temple?


 



 
  What is microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a type of physical exfoliation. It uses a machine which uses gentle suction to approximate the skin to the hand piece of the machine. The hand piece is then moved across the skin to exfoliate the skin and take off the top layer of skin cells. The result is immediately smoother skin. The process unclogs pores and also increases blood flow and lymphatic drainage of the skin to yield healthier skin. The stimulation on the skin may also result in a natural increased production of collagen, hence improving the texture of the skin.

Microdermabrasion is commonly described as relaxing and painless not unlike having a facial.
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What is the difference between diamond head and crystal microdermabrasion?
The diamond head machine uses a hand piece with specks of diamonds on the surface in contact with the skin to provide physical exfoliation. The crystal machine uses a wand that emits crystal pumped out to physically exfoliate the skin. Both machines work on the same principles and in general crystal machines provide a more intense, deeper exfoliation. Ultimately the intensity of the treatment depends on the power of the machine, the amount of suction, the coarseness of the diamond head hand piece, the amount of crystal used and the strength of the crystal jet.

At Le Temple, we use both applications and our experienced cosmetic physician will be able to advise you appropriately on the most suitable method for you.
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Where can microdermabrasion be applied?
Microdermabrasion is commonly used on the face but where it may be applied is limitless. It is also commonly used for necks and hands.
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Is microdermabrasion safe?
Microdermabrasion is extremely safe. Immediately after the procedure the skin appears a little red as the top layer of dead skin cells are being removed and more blood flow to the skin is stimulated. This usually subsides within an hour or so. In naturally darker clients, increased pigmentation is unlikely but possible.
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How much is microdermabrasion?
At Le Temple, microdermabrasion of the face costs $125 per session. Sessions can also be purcheased as packs of 3 for $360 and packs of 6 for 600
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Why should I choose to have my microdermabrasion at Le Temple?
At Le Temple, your microdermabrasion is performed by a cosmetic physician. We also use both modalities of diamond head and crystal methods so you have a choice of either. We will be able to assess your skin type and recommend which modality is the best suited for your skin.
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