How does it work?
By jet spraying  very fine and sterilized sand-like particles onto the skin surface, minor blemishes and scars can be minimized without causing any noticeable injury to the skin. The suctioning of the particles during the microdermabrasion procedure may also stimulate the production of  new collagen to form so that your skin will also get healthier in the process. It will not eliminate deep scars or scars with a sharp edge.

Microdermabrasion is an excellent starting point for any aesthetic prcedure. It can be combined with the Cooltouch, Fotofacial or before a chemical peel. Contact Dr. Pettit's Phoenix office to schedule a visit.

What does it treat?
Acne scar, age spots, and skin blemishes are the prime targets for this type of treatment.

How many sessions?
The usual number is 5 sessions spaced about a week apart. People with deeper lesions may require more sessions to achieve the desired result.

Any discomfort?
Most people will not require any preparation for microdermabrasion. For those who are unusually pain-sensitive or when deeper lesions are treated, applying a topical anesthetic about an hour prior will eliminate all discomfort.

Side effects:
You will note nothing more than some redness on the area lasting no longer than a couple of hours.


Learn more about what conditions can be treated with microdermabrasion at www.microdermabrasion.net