Microdermabrasion Cost In Kochi

Microdermabrasion is the system of pushing specially refined crystals at high velocity onto the surface of the skin to exfoliate dead skin cells and promote the generation of new skin cells, thereby creating a skin surface which is youthful and glowing. Movement of these crystals under pressure loosens and partially removes the outermost epidermal layer of the skin (see diagram below) in a kind of “sandpapering” effect. It helps improve the appearance of the skin and the circulation and generally gives the skin a healthy glow.

Microdermabrasion provides excellent results for the following conditions:

• Fine lines
• Wrinkles
• Sun-damaged skin
• Acne and acne scars
• Scar reduction
• Excess oil production
• Blackheads and whiteheads
• Enlarged and open pores
• Superficial age spots
• Dull, stressed and congested skin
• Skin pigmentation
• Stretch marks

A brief medical history is taken, and your skin is evaluated and your expectation,goals,risk etc are clearly explained before starting the procedure

The skin is usually cleaned prior to treatment, and you will be provided with goggles to protect your eyes from any stray crystals as the wand of the microdermabrasion machine is passed over the skin in smooth, stroking movements. The intensity (or pressure at which the crystals hit your skin) of treatment can be varied, either by altering the amount of crystals used, the pressure used, or the length of treatment. Crystals are directed onto the face and then immediately “vacuumed “away, along with the loosened skin particles. All the waste goes into a separate, closed container to make sure that there is no risk of contamination from dead skin products.

This procedure can be repeated every week or so for a series of 5 to 10 sessions. Maintenance treatments can then be scheduled every three or four months.

Treatment usually takes around 10 – 30 minutes, but stretch marks can take as long as 2 hours to treat. Most patients can return to work immediately after the treatment.

The treatment is absolutely safe without any downtime .The treatment is totally painless and doesn’t irritate the skin greatly. At the most you may feel some tightness and redness of the skin, which may last for an hour or two following treatment. On occasions, redness or streaking of the skin may continue for a day or so and sensitive skin around the eyes can become swollen, but cold compresses will help to get rid of this side effect.

No. Microdermabrasion is not a harsh or deep treatment requiring days to heal. Some redness may occur and this will vary between individuals , however most redness will subside within 24 hours. Make-up can be applied immediately following the procedure which enables you to have the treatment done during a lunch break and then return to work.

By removing the uppermost layer of skin, microdermabrasion encourages new skin cell generation. Procedures can make the skin much more porous and sensitive to sunlight. You are advised to apply a good sunscreen agent to those areas to prevent sunburn.

This treatment is generally suitable for all skin types. Patients not suitable are those who have any active skin infections (such as cold sores); a history of problems with skin healing; or those who have taken isotretinoin within the last 6-12 months.