If you would like to improve the texture of your skin, micro dermabrasion can smooth out blemishes such as sunspots, fine facial wrinkles and scars including acne scarring. It removes the top layers of skin to reduce irregularities and results in a younger, fresher appearance.
About the micro dermabrasion procedure
The top layer of facial skin is ‘sanded’ off using a hand-held electrical machine with a small abrading head. When the new skin grows back it is smoother and fresher than before, and imperfections are reduced. As well as treating wrinkles, it is particularly useful for treating raised areas of skin or scarring, which can be levelled out, and for removing areas of pigmented skin.
You'll need to plan time off work after micro dermabrasion. Initially, the treated area of skin will be bloody and crusted. It will remain pink, sensitive and swollen for several weeks after treatment, but you can gradually resume normal activities during that time. To protect your face, you should avoid ball and contact sports for four to six weeks and swimming for roughly the same length of time. To make sure that your skin returns to its normal colour, you will need to wear sunblock for six to twelve months after treatment.
Although scarring with micro dermabrasion is rare, people with dark complexions may develop permanently discoloured or blotchy skin.
Most specialists will not carry out dermabrasion if you have active acne, a bad skin burn, or have had radiation treatments or a chemical peel. This is because of the increased risk of infection and damage to the skin.
As with any cosmetic procedure, it is important that you review your expectations thoroughly before you decide to proceed. Your specialist will explain the results you can expect and will discuss the associated risks and alternatives to the procedure before going ahead.
When you receive micro dermabrasion treatment at Spire you will have the procedure performed by an experienced specialist in the safe and comfortable surroundings of a private hospital.