Guide to Day Spa Microdermabrasion Treatments

Microdermabrasion is among the most popular anti-aging treatments available at day spas and medical spas. If your skin is looking dull or you’re noticing some of signs of aging creeping up on you, you could be a good candidate for this skin resurfacing and exfoliating treatment. Microdermabrasion can be performed on almost all skin types and not only buffs away dead skin cells, but also strengthens and tones the skin to create a more youthful appearance.

How the Spa Microdermabrasion Treatment is Performed

Microdermabrasion treatments at the day spa and medical spa are usually performed within one hour, and may include a light facial with a cleanse, exfoliation, toning and mask. The microdermabrasion wand buffs away the layer of cells on your skin’s surface, and also massages the skin tissues. This helps to increase circulation to the skin’s surface, and also boosts collagen production to strengthen and tone your skin at a deeper level.

You’ll notice a difference in the texture and tone of your skin immediately after your treatment, and will see progressive results for several weeks after your session. Most people can tolerate a microdermabrasion treatment once every two to three weeks, and some can get a treatment once every 7 to 10 days, depending on the condition of their skin and their overall skincare goals.

If your goal is to get rid of pigmentation and rough patches on the skin’s surface, you can try an add-on service such as a chemical peel. Chemical peels speed up the cell renewal process and also help to exfoliate the skin. Microdermabrasion coupled with a chemical peel can be very effective for getting rid of age spots, lightening freckles, and eliminating or reducing the appearance of scar tissue. If you have blemishes from acne, a microdermabrasion session combined with a fruit acid or glycolic acid peel could be just what you need to achieve healthier-looking skin.

Top Benefits of Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion treatments at the day spa offer a number of skin rejuvenating benefits. These include:

• Lightening age spots or sun spots
• Reducing the appearance of or eliminating pigmentation
• Evening out your skin tone
• Increasing circulation
• Promoting collagen production
• Tightening and toning the skin
• Removing dead skin cells to reveal the fresher layer of cells underneath
• Helping you achieve a luminous, healthy glow
• Making the skin more resilient and stronger

The average cost of microdermabrasion ranges from $100 to $150+ depending on the spa, add-on services, and the length of the treatment. Some spas offer mini-microdermabrasion sessions that are just 25 to 30 minutes in length, while others incorporate a complete facial treatment that includes a cleanse, steam, scrub, mask, tone and moisturizer.

If you choose to book a series of microdermabrasion treatments, you may be able to get a discount. Many day spas and medical spas offer microdermabrasion packages where you can get a discount of u to 25 percent off or more off the standard service price. Don’t be afraid to ask about a package deal if you know you will be getting frequent treatments!