Microdermabrasion is one way to evenly exfoliate your skin. It is a procedure that lightly sands your skin with vacuum pressure. The sand and the vacuum are controlled and can be increased and decreased depending on the correction you are looking to achieve. This can be used to help stimulate your collagen, which helps with fine lines. It can help with discoloration ( uneven skin tones ), pigmentation problems ( dark spots ), blackheads, scarring, dull lifeless and sun damaged skin. This is not a painful procedure. You may experience some discomfort ( mild scratching sensations ). Once the procedure is complete there is no discomfort. Your skin will feel clean and tingly.

Women are always looking for ways to improve their skin without taking time from their busy schedule. This treatment is perfect for women who don’t have the time to take off and need to go right back to work. The treatment takes approximately 30 minutes. You can apply your makeup right away and go back to work. It takes six to nine treatments. They can be done once a week or every other week depending on your skin type and what you are trying to correct.

Most microdermabrasion machines use aluminum oxide crystals only. However, pregnant women or nursing mothers cannot use these crystals. Our machine offers not only the aluminum oxide crystals, but sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) crystals.

At Massiha Skin Care Center we offer a Vitamin C treatment after a microdermabrasion procedure at no additional charge. A consultation with our licensed Aesthetician/ Plastic Surgery Skin Care Specialist is complimentary. As always you should be using good corrective skin care products in conjunction with your microdermabrasion treatments. Remember good skin care starts at home.

Over the past two decades, Hamid Massiha, M.D., has emerged as a prominent authority and innovator in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. In 1975, he trained on fellowship at the internationally renowned New York University (NYU), studying there with some of the most distinguished cosmetic surgeons. Dr. Massiha is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of many other professional organizations. He is also a Diplomat of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Hamid Massiha, M.D. | 3939 Houma Boulevard | Doctors Row Building 4 Suite 216 | Metairie 70006 LA (504) 455-944 Visit http://massiha.com