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Essential Facial Services by Bonnie Victoria
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Microdermabrasion Facial Treatment
Microdermabrasion is one of the high-demand Facial treatment services that is minimally invasive with minimal to no down time.
Microdermabrasion is a form of mechanical exfoliation. The device simultaneously sloughs and suctions off dead skin cells from the surface of your face with a special tip that is selected for specific areas of your face during the treatment.
This treatment decongests the skin, smooths fine lines and wrinkles, improves uneven or dull skin tone and texture, sun damage, melasma (dark spots) and helps treat minor acne and acne scarring.
Microdermabrasion "polishes" your skin to reveal a smoother, softer appearance. Your skin will feel super fresh and rejuvenated afterwards.
** If you currently have "peach fuzz" (Vellus hair) on your face, it is important to first have a Dermaplaning session, before you receive any initial essential Facial service or any Treatments such as HydroFacial, Microdermabrasion, Peels or Needling so that the product ingredients used can penetrate your skin better without being blocked by Vellus hair and dead skin.
Additional Notes . . .
For some clients with sensitivities to enzyme and/or peel ingredients or needling, microdermabrasion is an alternative.
Benefits of Microdermabrasion:
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Exfoliates the skin to reveal smoother, softer skin.
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Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
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Treats areas of hyperpigmentation.
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Brightens and evens the skin tone.
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Clears blackheads.
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Reduces the appearance of pore size.
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Softens the appearance of acne scars.
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Suitable for most skin types with the exception that certain areas of the skin and skin conditions may need to be avoided.
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Minimal to no down time.
Microdermabrasion
Rebooking Time:
2-4 weeks
Contraindications:
Microdermabrasion is Not recommended if you have:
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Broken capillaries, very thin, sensitive skin or sensitive to hyperpigmentation
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Sunburn. open skin lesions, cuts or wounds.
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Inflammatory skin conditions like severe acne, rosacea, psoriasis, or eczema.
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If you have or are susceptible to cold sores.
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Avoid Microdermabrasion for at least a week if you've recently used prescription retinol or glycolic acid.
Possible side effects of Microdermabrasion:
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mild tenderness, swelling, or sunburn-like symptoms that typically subside quickly or within a few hours after treatment or at most after a few days.
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Minor bruising may occur if you are super sensitive to the suction action of the device during the treatment.
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increased sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
Preparing for your Microdermabrasion appointment:
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Wait 2 weeks after receiving Botox or fillers to get microdermabrasion.
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IF you wax any part of your face (facial waxing is Not recommended), make sure to wax at least 1–2 weeks before your appointment. Waxing can remove some of your skin's outermost cells and aggravate your skin.
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7 days before your appointment, avoid other cosmetic treatments to prevent your skin from being susceptible to irritation and damage.
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7 days before your appointment, avoid smoking and alcohol consumption so the treatment can be more effective and cause less down-time.
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5–7 days before your appointment, avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, sauna and other sources of heat on your face.
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3–5 days before your appointment, avoid exfoliating your face with exfoliating cleansers or scrubs including retinoid products (products with tretinoin, adapalene or tazarotene as active ingredients), glycolic and salicylic acid and physical scrubs including Ultrasonic brushes. (Microdermabrasion is already an exfoliator. Exfoliating your face too much before your appointment can cause irritation).
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Reschedule your appointment if you come up with any open wounds or acne lesions on your face since bacteria could get spread around on the face and these conditions can affect the healing process after microdermabrasion.
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Keep your skin hydrated by drinking plenty of water and keeping your skin moisturized.
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Use antibacterial products skincare products.
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Keep your skin protected by wearing sunscreen
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Arrive to your appointment with NO makeup on.
Microdermabrasion Aftercare:
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Keep your skin protected by wearing sunscreen and avoid the sun, tanning beds, heat and sweat on your face for at least 48 hours.
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Do not use products on your skin that contain AHA's (alpha hydroxy acids), BHA's (beta hydroxy acids), glycolic, prescriptive skin care products, vitamin C, and retinol for 2-5 days since these ingredients can irritate and inflame your skin.
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Use antibacterial skin care products.
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Avoid Botox or other beauty treatments on your face for 2 weeks.
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Limit your skin care routine to a gentle cleanser or a mild face wash, gentle toner and moisturizer.
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Wait 24 hours or more before applying makeup.
