You may have heard friends talk about having a:

• Parisian Peel

• Diamond Peel

• Power Peel

• Microderm Peel

• Microdermabrasion Peel

• Smart Peel

• Lunchtime Peel

All of these are types of microdermabrasion, another tool available to revitalize and resurface skin. The treatment uses a fine mist of microscopic Sodium Bicarbonate (Medical Baking Soda) crystals to exfoliate the top layers of skin (epidermis). Think of a sandblaster followed by a light vacuum cleaner and you have the general idea of microdermabrasion.

What is Microdermabrasion?

At JIVA we performed a technique called Macrodermabrasion which uses non-toxic water soluble medical baking soda crystals which penetrates deeper for outstanding results with fewer passes. Using positive pressure to eliminate bruising associated with traditinnal vacuum based Microdermabrasion systems.

Microdermabrasion is performed in our office and requires no anesthesia. Using a precision hand piece that directs a stream of very fine, chemically inert crystals and mild suction where needed on the skin, the gently abrasive action exfoliates the outermost layers of the skin. The licensed aesthetician can control the power of the spray, from a gentle buffing of the skin to deeper exfoliation where needed. At a medium power, microdermabrasion might be compared to results similar to those of a light TCA peel. A full-face treatment generally takes 20 to 40 minutes.

What results can you expect?

Following the treatment, your skin may appear lightly pink, but there is no oozing or obvious redness. Some patients say their face feels as if their skin has been deep cleansed. The skin may peel mildly. In the case of a deeper treatment level for more blemished or thicker skins, the skin will appear slightly red and tight for a few hours. Similar to a light peel, the procedure can improve fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage and Uneven skin tone. It treats Blackheads and whiteheads, pigmentation (brown spots), and give the skin a healthy-looking glow. It may be used in conjunction with a light chemical peel or laser facial treatment.

Microdermabrasion is ideal for:

• Individuals who don't want to undergo the time, expense, discomfort, longer healing time, and possible side effects of alternative skin resurfacing treatments such as medical-dermabrasion or laser skin resurfacing, Microdermabrasion is for individuals who want a nice clinical improvement of new elastin fibers in the skin and new collagen produced by a series of 6 individual treatments.

• Individuals who want to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage skin, age spots, uneven skin tone mild acne scaring, blotchiness and small scars, this is the treatment for you.

The best candidates for Microdermabrasion are women and men who want to:

• Improve there general appearance

• Maintain good healthier skin

• Reverse sun damage

• Look their best

• Stimulate the natural production of collagen

Microdermabrasion reduces the appearance of:

• Fine lines and wrinkles

• Sun damaged skin

• Age spots

• Mild Scarring

• Uneven skin tone

• Active Acne Treatments

• Hyperpigmentation (Brown Spots)

• Various Acne scarring

• Blackheads

What are the benefits of Microdermabrasion over other procedures?

• There is less recovery time than traditional vacuum based microdermabrasion treatments

• There is minimal discomfort

• You can resume normal activities immediately

• Better skin tone

• Even skin color

• Refined skin pores

• Fewer Acne breakouts

• Tighter more youthful skin

• Softer skin

• Younger appearance

• Renewed elasticity

• Boost the Natural Production Of Collagen

• A happier you!