DERMAMED MEGAPEEL EX SILVER SERIES, Instructional Manual

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INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS MICRODERMABRASION?
Microdermabrasion is a simple and effective form of exfoliation. It is a mechanical exfoliation that uses
aluminum oxide crystals to remove the outer layer of dead or damaged skin cells, revealing a more youth-
ful skin. Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive treatment designed to improve the overall texture, tone
and clarity of the skin while restoring the skin’s elasticity.
HOW DOES MICRODERMABRASION WORK?
This type of exfoliation involves gently sandblasting the skin with a high-pressure flow of crystals de-
signed to remove the outermost layers of the epidermis (
stratum corneum ), followed by a vacuum suction
that removes the crystals from the skin While the crystals perform the exfoliation, the vacuum suction
stimulates the lower layers of the skin. This repeated process stimulates the production of a new layer of
skin cells, bringing with it an increased level of collagen and elastin, which further improves your skin’s
appearance.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?
We recommend that people undergo a series of 4 to 6 microdermabrasion treatments. The results are cu-
mulative. Microdermabrasion is a progressive treatment. Although 1 microdermabrasion treatment yields
fresher, smoother looking skin, generally results improve substantially after the 4
th
, 5
th
or 6
th
treatment. The
number of necessary treatments depends on the condition of the skin and the needs of the client. Initially
you can treat patients every 7 to 14 days. With further treatments, they can maintain the desired results.
WHAT TYPE OF SKIN CAN BENEFIT?
All skin types and skin colors can benefit from microdermabrasion. The process rejuvenates and refreshes
aging, flaky, dry, thickened, blemished, dull and sun-damaged skin. Blotchiness, uneven skin tones and
texture improve. Microdermabrasion reduces the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, hyperpigmenta-
tion, chicken pox scars, brown/age spots, fine-lined wrinkles (rhytides), hyperkeratosis, large pores and
other skin imperfections.