If you’ve been looking for ways to revive dull and tired-looking skin, your aesthetician may have recommended
microdermabrasion, a skin rejuvenation treatment that removes dead skin cells and promotes healthy collagen production. Microdermabrasion is a light resurfacing treatment that helps to polish the skin and buffs away fine lines and wrinkles.
Hydradermabrasion is the
next generation of skin resurfacing treatment, and is designed for people who are looking for a non-invasive
skin rejuvenation procedure. It combines crystal-free microdermabrasion with hydration through an infusion of moisturizing serum, and is suitable for all skin types. Here’s a close look at how hydramerbrasion works, and if it’s a good fit for you:
How Hydradermabrasion Works
Hydradermabrasion is a crystal-free microdermabrasion system that helps to polish and smooth out the skin at a microscopic level. The gentle exfoliation technique leaves the skin looking uniform and smooth, and a serum is applied at just the right time so it can be absorbed deep into the skin’s surface. Hydradermbrasion is not as intensive as dermabrasion treatments, and skin’s texture and tone can be improved after just 5 to 7 treatments.
A combination of anti-aging and skin rejuvenating serums can be applied to the skin during the treatment; people with acne-prone skin can benefit from the Beta-HD™ serum; people who need to reduce wrinkles and fine lines and benefit from the Antiox-6™ serum; and those who want to undergo a chemical peel with the microdermabrasion procedure can have the GlySal Acid™ peel which contains glycolic and salicylic acid.
The standard serum used for all skin types is Active-4™, a skin rejuvenation serum that helps plump up lines and wrinkles, and provides a deeper level of hydration.
Key Benefits of Hydradermabrasion
Hydradermabrasion is a painless procedure and takes just 20 minutes to perform. Key benefits of hydradermabrasion include:
- Immediate reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
- Stimulation of collagen production
- Removal of dead skin cells to reveal a healthier layer of cells underneath
- Can be combined with eLight and eLaser treatments for further skin rejuvenation
- Provides deep hydration
- Lightening of pigmented patches
- More even skin tone
- Results after a single treatment; better results after just five treatments
- Serums help to replenish lost moisture and oils in the skin
- Can be used as a chemical peel exfoliation treatment
- Tighter, toned and healthier looking skin
You may be a good candidate for hydradermabrasion if you have undergone a skin tightening procedure and want more even-toned skin, or you just want to get rid of superficial fine lines and wrinkles. Hydradermbrasion works for almost all skin types, and does not involve any incisions because it is only a system that buffs and tones the surface of the skin. If you have very dry skin, this treatment will restore oils and moisture, leaving skin looking healthy and smooth.
Learn more about microdermabrasion and
skin rejuvenation in our information guide, or consult with an
anti-aging specialist in your area to find out if hydradermabrasion is a good match for you.
Published: 05/01/2009, Last Updated: 05/01/2009
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