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Microdermabrasion

Overview: Microcrystals are sprayed against the skin to encourage exfoliation and increase blood flow. Suction of the loosened skin particles stimulates some collagen production.

Expected results: Rejuvenation, even skin pigmentation and skin tone, melasma treatment, diminished acne activity, reduction of fine lines and shallow scars.

Preparation: The effects of microdermabrasion can be potentiated by starting sunscreens, a topical retinoid and if indicated, a hydroquinone-containing skin fading product, as part of a rigorous skin care regimen 1-2 months prior to your first treatment. The night before your treatment, any retinoid must be stopped and can be resumed the night after.

Post treatment instructions: The day of the treatment, apply a gentle moisturizer (with sunscreen if sun-exposed area was treated) to the treated area several times; resume your daily skin care regimen the day after the treatment.

Time to desired results: Smooth texture of the skin is noted the day after your first microdermabrasion but full effects are most obvious after a series of 3-6 treatments, spaced 3-4 weeks apart.

Duration of desired effects: Months to 2 years.

Contraindications: History of phenol peel, isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months, sunburn, recent tan.

Downtime: Mild redness for up to 24 hours (you should be able to return to work immediately).



Patient comments (source: Patient Satisfaction Report)
2010-03-25 13:03:07Dr Ringpfiel is clearly extremely knowledgable, and dhe took the time to listen completely to me about my condition. I really appreciated the time she took with me, and I am confident she is on the right path for treatment.
2010-03-25 10:40:55I was particularly impressed with the doctor and her exam...more thorough than I had previously experienced elsewhere.
2010-03-24 15:22:00I liked all rthe art work that was hanging up in the hallways. I also liked how friendly everyone was. It seemed as though they all wanted to be here. Some times at otjher places the people at the counter can be disrespectful. Not here. The doctor was very caring and explained the treatment in terms that we could understand.


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