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Microdermabrasionis a revolutionary new skin restoration process, commonly referred to as "the lunch time peel" because the procedure takes only minutes to perform and most people can return to work immediately. The procedure uses highly controlled vacuum and pressure to move microscopically abrasive crystals over the surface of the skin. This action causes little or no discomfort while it gently removes the outer layer of the skin. By repeating this process over the course of several weeks or months, with comprehensive skin care treatment, the younger, softer skin moves to the surface, revealing significant textural and color changes.

Microdermabrasion can be effective in reducing the appearance of:

• Hyperpigmentation
• Fine Lines and Winkles• Acne Scars• Blending Post-Laser areas• Sun Damage• Uneven Skin Tones• Enlarged Pores• Age Spots

The Bella Microdermabrasion Difference

Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is partially or completely removed by light abrasion. Different methods include mechanical abrasion from jets of zinc oxide or aluminum oxide crystals, fine organic particles, or a roughened surface. After trying many different systems, we chose the BellaDerma system for our microdermabrasion clients. BellaDerma is considered by physicians to be one of the most effective and safest microdermabrasion machines available. Microdermabrasion is a gentle and minimally invasive procedure not to be confused with Dermabrasion, which is an invasive procedure done to take off a deeper layer of tissue.

Microdermabrasion is used to rejuvenate skin, treat acne, remove sun-damaged skin and scars, reduce uneven skin tone and remove dark spots (age spots.) The procedure is comfortable and requires no anesthesia.
Microdermabrasion can be used medically for scar removal when the scar is raised above the surrounding skin, but is less effective with sunken scars. Microdermabrasion can be very effective in the treatment of acne, with regular treatments providing the greatest improvement. Microdermabrasion should not be used on patients who have taken the medication Accutane (Isotretinion) in the previous twelve months.

There are microdermabrasion machines that use diamond or other tipped wands and do not use crystals. For multiple reasons we chose a system that uses aluminum oxide crystals.

Astoria Medical Spa believes that the crystal-free machines produce microscopic tearing of the skin rather than the even abrasion that is produced by crystals. This abrasion is felt to be less traumatic for the dermis. It is also felt that there are multiple contamination issues with non-crystal microdermabrasion that are not seen with the crystal machines.

Astoria Medical Spa
103 Mountain Brook Drive, Suite 112 Canton, Georgia 30115p. 678-493-4675www.astoriamedicalspa.com