Le Salon di Bellezza

MICRODERMABRASION to Exfoliate and Rejuvenate Skin,
Followed by OXYMIST to Speed Healing and Improve Results

What Is MICRODERMABRASION?
Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical, non-chemical, non-invasive method of skin resurfacing. Air is circulated to produce a stream of fine aluminum oxide micro particles that “blast” and vacuum the surface of the skin. This gentle skin blasting causes the top dead skin layers to be removed along with the skin’s impurities. It also increases blood supply, thus providing nutrients necessary for skin regeneration and repair, and increased cellular turnover. It rejuvenates the skin by exfoliating and generating firmer, more youthful looking skin.

What Happens after MICRODERMABRASION?
After a microdermabrasion, your skin will “glow” and feel fresh. Any fine lines and fine discoloration will be refined. We recommend repeated and regular treatments because the effects of the microdermabrasion are not permanent. As we age, we produce less collagen and elastin which causes our skin to sag, wrinkle, crease, and look dull. However, over time, the repeated process of microdermabrasion stimulates the production of a new layer of skin cells, bringing with it an increased level of collagen and elastin, creating a more youthful, healthy skin tone and improving the skin’s overall appearance. After about the third or fourth treatment, 1-2 weeks apart, there is a real visible change in the appearance of the skin.

What Conditions Can Be Treated with MICRODERMABRASION?
Medical Microdermabrasion treats numerous conditions, including but not limited to, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, chicken pox scars, blemishes and acne, stretch marks, acne scars, brown spots, sun damage, and dull skin.

What Areas of the Skin Does MICRODERMABRASION Treat?
Most commonly, microdermabrasion is used on the face and neck. However, we use microdermabrasion for the stretch marks on the abdomen and hips. We also recommend microdermabrasion for the elbows, knees, hands, feet, shoulders and décolletage.

What Skin Types and Colors Can Be Treated?
All types of skin and skin colors may be treated with microdermabrasion.

MICRODERMABRASION Is Safe and Has No “DOWN TIME”
Microdermabrasion is performed in a sterile environment. All tools that contact the treatment area are either disposable or sterilized. It requires no healing time and can even be done on your lunch break!

How Does MICRODERMABRASION Feel During and Afterwards?
Microdermabrasion treatments feel like a mild biting sensation, similar to the feeling of stinging raindrops. The thinner the layer of dead cells in the treatment area, the more stinging you will feel and if you have a thick layer of dead cells, you will not feel any stinging. Following the treatment, you may feel like you have a mild sunburn. You may have some redness to the treated area – this is an increase in blood flow. We will apply a physician-grade sun block. We will also provide a free make-over with Jane Iredale mineral make-up if you desire. Only physician-grade, mineral make-up is recommended following a treatment.

Did You Know?
Le Salon di Bellezza is the only facility in the greater San Antonio area that uses Oxymist following Medical Microdermabrasion!!!

What Is OXYMIST?
Oxymist is applied to your skin following microdermabrasion to provide your skin with medical-grade oxygen and other nutrients to speed healing and improve results. The use of oxygen is essential for maintaining cellular function and repair. It promotes fibroblast production (a repair cell) and collagen production. Oxymist will make you look healthier and give your skin a smoother texture.

Why OXYGEN?
As we age our skin loses the ability to use and hold onto oxygen. By the age of 30, this ability has been reduced by almost 30% and reaches 50% by the age of 50. Less oxygen in the dermis of the skin results in more wrinkles, fine lines and skin that looks dull and lifeless.

Oxygen stimulates collagen production and destroys bacteria, particularly those associated with acne. It improves the functioning of blood vessels and acts as a defense against fine lines and dull skin.