What is Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is a unique procedure that removes dead, flaky skin cells and stimulates the production of fresh, young skin cells and collagen. A stream of aluminum oxide crystals is directed toward the skin and then immediately vacuumed through the hand piece. The treatment gives the skin a thorough exfoliation while increasing circulation and stimulating collagen.
What are some of the benefits observed after Microdermabrasion treatment?
This treatment is helpful for anyone unhappy with acne, acne scarring, sun-damaged skin, age spots, freckles, stretch marks, fine lines, scars and rough skin. Microdermabrasion can combat the signs of aging skin, including fine lines, dark and pigmented spots, and acne scars. It is safe to use in all skin types and colors. Microdermabrasion can be combined with other treatments to give you optimal results and give you a lasting glowing look while minimizing pores and evening out skin tone.
What kind of recovery can I expect after a Microderm treatment?
You may resume normal activities immediately. The procedure takes 15-20 minutes. A mild temporary blush surrounding the treated areas may be the only evidence of your treatment. With just the first treatment your skin will feel softer, have a light pink glow and will continue to exfoliate over the next few days.
How many treatments will I need?
In order to achieve maximum results, several treatments are recommended, scheduled 1 to 3 weeks apart. You will experience progressive improvement with each treatment.
Who are good candidates for Microdermabrasion?
For microdermabrasion, the candidate, man or woman, should be physically healthy. Person who are looking to minimize the appearance of acne prone or blotchy skin, fine lines and surface wrinkles, sun-damaged or uneven skin, keratoses, large pores, milia, rhytides, sebaceous hyperplasia or small scars, should have realistic expectations.
Is microdermabrasion painful?
The procedure is relatively painless with minimal irritation to the skin. Feelings of skin tightness and redness may occur following treatment, lasting anywhere from half an hour to half a day.
Is it necessary to take time off from work after the microdermabrasion procedure?
Because microdermabrasion involves virtually no downtime, patients can typically resume their normal activities right away. However, it is important that patients avoid sun exposure for about a week.
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Detect early signs of skin cancer with screening
Of all different types of cancers, skin cancer is most common, accounting for 40% of all carcinoma diagnoses. More than 1 million non-melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed each year, and approximately one person dies from melanoma every hour.
Most skin cancers—even melanoma, the most serious form—can be treated successfully if detected early. The American Cancer Society recommends these skin examinations every three years for people aged 20-40 years, and annually for people 40 and over. Even better than treatable, nearly all skin cancers are preventable by limiting unprotected exposure to the sun.
There are three types of skin cancers: basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. Statistics show that men are twice as likely to have basal cell cancers and three times more likely to have squamous cell cancers. Melanoma accounts for about 4% of all cancers in both men and women, yet it is responsible for approximately 80% of all skin cancer deaths.
Because of the protective effect of skin pigment, Caucasians are ten times more likely to develop skin cancers than African-Americans. For the same reason, the risk is especially high for people with fair skin that freckles or burns easily.
Furthermore, as a rule, any change in size, shape or color of a mole is a major warning sign and is sufficient reason to be checked by a doctor. Screening for skin cancer is simple and easy, consisting of a visual inspection called a total cutaneous examination (TCE) of the patient's body by a physician. During a TCE, doctors look for moles with the abnormalities such as: large size -more than 6mm in diameter, asymmetry, irregular border, and/or an uneven color patterns.
Although early identification of melanoma is the primary goal of a TCE, this exam can also detect non-melanoma skin cancer and precancerous lesions. Adults at higher risk for melanoma should be particularly vigilant about skin cancer screening. This includes those with a family history of melanoma, adults with frequent sun exposure, those with a history of serious or frequent sunburn, especially during childhood, as well as people with more than 50 moles, or those with fair skin.
Most skin cancers—even melanoma, the most serious form—can be treated successfully if detected early. The American Cancer Society recommends these skin examinations every three years for people aged 20-40 years, and annually for people 40 and over. Even better than treatable, nearly all skin cancers are preventable by limiting unprotected exposure to the sun.
There are three types of skin cancers: basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. Statistics show that men are twice as likely to have basal cell cancers and three times more likely to have squamous cell cancers. Melanoma accounts for about 4% of all cancers in both men and women, yet it is responsible for approximately 80% of all skin cancer deaths.
Because of the protective effect of skin pigment, Caucasians are ten times more likely to develop skin cancers than African-Americans. For the same reason, the risk is especially high for people with fair skin that freckles or burns easily.
Furthermore, as a rule, any change in size, shape or color of a mole is a major warning sign and is sufficient reason to be checked by a doctor. Screening for skin cancer is simple and easy, consisting of a visual inspection called a total cutaneous examination (TCE) of the patient's body by a physician. During a TCE, doctors look for moles with the abnormalities such as: large size -more than 6mm in diameter, asymmetry, irregular border, and/or an uneven color patterns.
Although early identification of melanoma is the primary goal of a TCE, this exam can also detect non-melanoma skin cancer and precancerous lesions. Adults at higher risk for melanoma should be particularly vigilant about skin cancer screening. This includes those with a family history of melanoma, adults with frequent sun exposure, those with a history of serious or frequent sunburn, especially during childhood, as well as people with more than 50 moles, or those with fair skin.
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