microdermabrasion

[miss.myra]

Anyone got this done before? Or know someone who has? pls tell me all about it.

[Kelster]

a bunch of people i know get it done at the clinic on georgia, near thurlow. i think it's beside the axis salon. they said it tickles, one person said it left them with a flushed warm face for a day. i think they go bout once a month, 45 minute sessions.


i've thought bout getting it done for my scarring, still contemplating...but i think i'm going to wait till i hit my 30's to go through with it.
myra, you have a clear complexion (or good makeup) and i don't think you're wrinkling or spotting yet. i'd hold off for a couple of years, but it's up to you.

[Kandyapple]

My mom asked me a while back if I wanted to get it done on the scars on my face. They arn't really that noticeable except in certain lights so I have no push to get it done right away. But I have always wondered about it but I would also like some more info from people who have tried it.

[Silverwinged]

"Microdermabrasion is a skin-freshening technique that helps repair facial skin that takes a beating from the sun and the effects of aging. The plastic surgeon uses a device like a fine sandblaster to spray tiny crystals across the face, mixing gentle abrasion with suction to remove the dead, outer layer of skin. As with other skin rejuvenation techniques, more than one treatment may be needed to reduce or remove fine wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation."


Hm. Sounds interesting. might be good for a few of the smaller acne scars im tired of covering up with makeup.

[diva]

you can get home kits from shoppers.
there's a neutrogena one and a neostrata one.
the lady at shoppers told me that the microdermabrasion kits aren't that good for acne prone skin, and that i should try one of the at home skin peels instead.

i bought the neostrata one for 50something dollars and it's worked great.

www.neostrata.ca
or



or the microdermabrasion
more specific

[Mr Ektion]

Micro-Derm-Abrasion... sounds like they went hi-tech on the pumice stone..

Ahh, the things done for beauty. When really, it's all in how you act, not how you look.

[bungoshlung]

my mom does it at her salon, it actually works really well.. however, it is a little expensive

even though you do see/notice results after the first time, people usually do them more than once

if you're interested i can ask what kind of price she can give you

[Hot Karl]

Originally Posted by .Forwerd

Micro-Derm-Abrasion... sounds like they went hi-tech on the pumice stone..

Ahh, the things done for beauty. When really, it's all in how you act, not how you look.

that's all fine and dandy for your hallmark card, but in the real world people judge ya by how you look.

it's not like the ladies are talking about gettin plastic surgery, this is for all intensive purposes a variation on a facial.

[SquiLa]

My girlfriend Kim works at the Facial Rejuvenation Centre on Georgia and Bute there. She always tells me to come down and get something done and she'd get me a discount (not enough though! - 10%). It's a little expensive, and with microderm abrasion apparently you really only see results after 3 sessions sometimes more. I saw it being done once. She takes a pen-like wand thing that also sucks air like a vacuum at the same time it sends crystal particles through the tip (which is on a diagnal) that is run over your face. It takes off the top couple layers of skin. They also use some special cream/lotion.

Myra I can get you that discount if you'd like.

Anyway, I'm gonna wait til I'm at least 30 for that sorta stuff. Never been high maintenance - just medium.

[Gusto]

Originally Posted by Hot Karl

intensive purposes

intents and purposes

[diva]

the neutrogena kit comes with the wand thingie as well.

and you can buy refills of the crystals.

[Ragga_Wh0re]

microdermabrasion hurts like raw anal sex.
it also makes the pigment in your skin change and all fucked up.

go for the smoothe beam lazer.

[bungoshlung]

^maybe they just had it at too strong of a level for you? they're supposed to adjust it to fit their client

[Hot Karl]

Originally Posted by gusto

intents and purposes

wow no more late night posting for me

[Gusto]

Originally Posted by Hot Karl

wow no more late night posting for me

ha, its a common mistake. just a common mistake that bugs the shit out of me.

[galaxie]

Originally Posted by SquiLa

My girlfriend Kim works at the Facial Rejuvenation Centre on Georgia and Bute there. She always tells me to come down and get something done and she'd get me a discount (not enough though! - 10%). It's a little expensive, and with microderm abrasion apparently you really only see results after 3 sessions sometimes more. I saw it being done once. She takes a pen-like wand thing that also sucks air like a vacuum at the same time it sends crystal particles through the tip (which is on a diagnal) that is run over your face. It takes off the top couple layers of skin. They also use some special cream/lotion.

Myra I can get you that discount if you'd like.

Anyway, I'm gonna wait til I'm at least 30 for that sorta stuff. Never been high maintenance - just medium.

How much do they charge there?

I was thinking of getting it done sometime before summer...my skin tone is really uneven and I wouldn't mind getting rid of some barely-noticable scars. Funny thing is that Myra, Kelly and I all probably are talking about scars that no one else would EVER notice. But, I know mine are there and I want them gone! :P

[Jen-E-03]

I've had micro dermabrasion to try and get rid of some scars, but it did not but empty my wallet! I spent about $400 and got absolutely nothing out of it. Hope it works better for you.

[SquiLa]

Originally Posted by galaxie

How much do they charge there?

I was thinking of getting it done sometime before summer...my skin tone is really uneven and I wouldn't mind getting rid of some barely-noticable scars. Funny thing is that Myra, Kelly and I all probably are talking about scars that no one else would EVER notice. But, I know mine are there and I want them gone! :P

Something like $80 to $100 a session (I'm just guessing from what I can remember) and you gotta go to at least 3 sessions to notice anything. It's more recommended for older ladies, since they have more (skin build-up) to take off they have more noticeable results. Here's the clinic's website:

http://www.facialrejuvenationclinic.com/contact.html