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Crystal Microdermabrasion TM ( Bay Harbour Med Spa’s Signature Treatment) is a resurfacing treatment used to rejuvenate and restore the natural glow to your skin. This procedure is great for treating a variety of conditions including:
- Micro-peeling exfoliation
- Fine lines
- Crows feet
- Hyper-keratosis
- Acne, impurities and scarring
- Rough and uneven textured skin
- Hyper-pigmentation
Microdermabrasion is a pleasant and comfortable procedure, occasionally resulting in a mild redness where slight skin sensitivity can show. To protect the skin further, the use of sunblock is advised. Superficial wrinkle lines respond well to microdermabrasion while deeper lines may be softened but cannot be removed by with this treatment. Dermal fillers and muscle relaxing injections that achieve significant results in these areas are yield more favorable results for people who have wrinkes aka deeper lines. Your skin will have a fresh glow and look healthier after the first treatment.
A series of treatments are needed to achieve optimal results. You can look forward to much smoother skin with better texture and an overall reduction in age spots and fine lines. You should use microdermabrasion treatments at regular intervals as part of your skin care regime.
Is Microdermabrasion Suitable For Men?
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What is Microdermabrasion and what are it’s affects on the skin?
The skin is the largest organ in the skin. It serves many important functions including protecting the body from infections and regulating body temperature. Despite its resiliency, skin can be damaged by hormonal changes, exposure to environmental elements and aging. If the appearance of your skin has been affected because of these factors than a procedure called microdermabrasion may help.
How does Bay Harbour Med Spa’s signature Crystal Microdermabrasion work?
During the microdermabrasion sessions which generally last for about an hour and a half ( and should encompass the face, neck and decolte) a jet of very fine crystals is emitted across the surface of the skin which removes impurities and imperfections. It feels like light suction or sandblasting. The discarded crystals and skin debris are simultaneously vacuumed into a receptacle and are later disposed.
Because Crystal Microdermabrasion allows for controlled removal of the outer most layer of the skin there is little pain involved and the improvement of the skin can be seen immediately. However, several treatments ( usually 10) are necessary to achieve desired results.
The benefits of Crystal Microdermabrasion?
The benefits of microdermabrasion are the reduction and erasing of:
acne problem skin
acne scarring
sum damage
enlarged pores
fine lines
age spots
brown spots
stretch marks
Post-Treatment?
Your skin will feel smoother and silkier immediately after treatment. Sun exposure should be avoided. Some redness on the treated areas is to be expected and usually goes down within 24 hours.
Skin care and the economy………
Bay Harbour Med Spa has been offering stellar skin care treatments and facials in Miami, Florida for over two decades. Recently, one of our clients wrote us a very nice review stating that we provided real value for her money and that she was very happy with the visible results noticed by her and those around her.
This got us thinking about skin care and the economy. With consumers watching their spending in the present economical state, it became important to us ( now more than ever) to offer skin care treatments that deliver tangible results. We went through a list of our skin care treatments, we surmised that our Crystal Microdermabrasion TM treatments and Ultrasonic treatments scored the highest points amongst our satisfied clientelle.
We asked several of our regular and dedicated clients to sum up why they loved the Crystal Microdermabrasion TM treatments so much? The consensus was- because it is a non-invasive treatment which provides an immediate effect to the skin in terms of clarifying, smoothing out uneven texture and overall improvement of appearance.
Our Ultrasonic anti-aging skin treatments utilize a sonic infusion system technology coupled with us adding anti-aging serums to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. So, we asked several of our clients why they prefered this treatment? The unanimous response was- ” After one treatment we see immediate improvement in skin texture and appearance.” Additionally, our clients like the fact that both treatments are non-invasive but still provide tangible results.
What we realized was that even though the economy has been on a downward spiral for the past several years, our decades long practice of providing skin treatments that provide visible results is what brings our clients back for more treatments. If you’re looking for visual results might we suggest the Crystal Microdermabrasion TM treatment or Ultrasonic face treatments. If you do not reside in South Florida, than please search out a med spa that has garnered a solid reputation for the type of results it’s skin treatments have yielded their clients.
Please come back and visit our blog soon, we will be adding an article solely dedicated to Ultrasonic skin treatments.
Why Should Men Have Microdermabrasion Treatments?
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Bay Harbour Med Spa- Miami’s leading med spa in providing microdermabrasion treatments for men has noticed a trend over the last few years. More and more men are becoming concerned with their appearance. Over the years we’ve noticed that men have significantly worse skin than women- reason being, well, it’s simple. Women are brought up from an early age to use skincare products on a regular basis. Men for the most part are not brought up to be conscious of their skin- thus, poor skin care leads to a build up of dead cells on male skin, which, in turn, makes the skin appear dull and prone to premature aging.
Another reason that men should practice proper skin care is that they shave regularly, which cause irritations and ingrown hairs. These factors cause added stress to the skin. Therefore, microdermabrasion is appropriate for men just as it is for women, the treatment is identical in nature for both genders.
Bay Harbour Med Spa answers some common questions about Miami’s leading facial treatment for men:
Does Crystal Microdermabrasion TM reduce wrinkles?
It has been useful in removing superficial wrinkles. However, deeper wrinkles would require plastic surgery.
How can Crystal Microdermabrasion TM help even out skin tone?
The flow of the crystals abrade the top layer of the skin where unevenly pigmented skin cells reside.
What are the advantages of Crystal Microdermabrasion TM?
First, and foremost, the risks and side effects are minimal. It is controlled by the person performing the treatment, thus, it does not penetrate beyond the first layer of the skin. It can safely be performed on all skin types and colors.
Microdermabrasion Treatments Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. How does Crystal Microdermabrasion work?
Microdermabrasion is a skin resurfacing treatment utilizing a medical grade machine made of a compressor and pump that utilize crystals with suction to peel the top most layer of the skin. This mechanical deep peel/abrasion stimulates collagen production.
Q. Which parts of the body can Crystal Microdermabrasion treat?
Face, neck, chest, back, feet and hands.
Q. Is Crystal Microdermabrasion appropriate for teens?
Crystal Microdermabrasion is appropriate for teens (male or female); it is recommended that teens under the age of 14 not undergo Crystal Microdermabrasion treatments.
Q. Can Crystal Microdermabrasion help improve stretch marks?
By abrading the top layer of the skin, Crystal Microderambrasion evens out skin tone and texture, thus reducing or eliminating stretch marks.
Q. Can Crystal Microdermabrasion help reduce or remove Age Spots?
Crystal Microdermabrasion abrades the top layer of the skin, this treatment safely peels the skin- thus, age spots can either be significantly removed or eliminated.
Q. Can Crystal Microdermabrasion even out hyperpigmented skin tone?
The micro-crystals abrade the top layer of the skin where uneven pigmented skin cells converge. A series of Crystal Microdermabrasion treatments are required to even out the skin tone.
Q. What is Crystal Microdermabrasion most effective in treating?
Most patients who have undergone Crystal Microdermabrasion treatments at Bay Harbour Med Spa report a reduction of fine lines, age spots, enlarged pores, acne scars, red marks, stretch marks and dull skin.
Crystal Microdermabrasion Vs. Ultrasonic Face Treatments
Crystal Microdermabrasion TM vs. Ultrasonic Face Treatments
Crystal Microdermabrasion TM is used for the treatment of acne, acne scarring, sun damage, melasma and anti-aging. The traditional Crystal Microdermabrasion TM is equipped with a German-made motor for dependability and reliability. This treatment provides an excellent anti-aging treatment and facial rejuvenation treatment.
Ultrasonic Skin treatment utilizes and distinct ultrasonic unit which has three distinct modes to produce and exceptional facial treatment. Ultrasonic skin treatments are a beneficial alternative to any harsh exfoliation service; the treatment is a dual one- while sloughing off skin cells it simultaneously nourishes dry, damaged skin. This valuable skin care treatment can be combined with Crystal Microdermabrasion TM for a more hydrating and nourishing result.
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Men’s Skin……..What’s The Difference?
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So what’s the first step in understanding men’s skin? Firstly, we must consider male hormones- androgens and testosterone. These hormones attach to receptor sites in the epidermis and dermis ( skin layers).
Testosterone action causes some noticeable differences in male skin physiology. In the epidermis, testosterone increases the number of granular cells and in the dermis, testosterone increases the amount of collagen produced and stimulates blood flow. So you’re probably asking what’s the connection with the skin? Well, with respect to the sebaceous glands, testosterone stimulates the production of sebum and in the hair follicle, testosterone toughens the hair. Essentialy, mens’ skin differs from women’s skin in several ways:
Men’s Skin Is Oilier: men’s skin has higher secretion levels of sebum. Oilier skin is prone to acne and blemishes. Acne face treatments and specific facials customized for men can help with this issue.
Men have more facial hair: Generally, men have coarser facial hair, largely in part becuase it’s toughened by testosterone. The concern for men is pseudofolliculitis ( ingrown hairs)- this is where coarse hair hardened by testosterone curls back or grows sideways under the skin. This is mainly caussed by shaving. Laser hair removal is a very helpful treatment for men’s ingrown hair issues.
Men’s skin tends to be more sensitive: men tend to experience skin sensitivity at higher rates than women. Men are more prone to redness and under eye pufiness. Environmental factors coupled with shaving result in sensitivity. Skin products customized specifically made for men’s skin can help with these issues. Bay Harbour Med Spa cusomized an organic product line called Ckronos which has yielded phenomenol results specific to men’s skin.
Men’s skin is thicker: male skin develops more collagen than that of it’s female counterpart, resulting in a thicker epidermis. The downside of thicker skin is that this results in deeper facial lines as they prematurely age as well as more age spots. Sun protection and Crystal Microdermabrasion TM can help combat these issues.
Skin care for men needs to be specific, it needs to be delivered with purpose- expert men’s skin care comes with experience.
In A Few Words…….What Is Microdermabrasion? By Miami’s Top Microdermabrasion Med Spas
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With a large portion of aging caused by environment damage, Crystal Microdermabrasion ( Bay Harbour Med Spa’s exclusive treatment) can effectively revise the skin.
Microdermabrasion is a safe treatment that is considered to have the effects similar to laser treatments or medical peels without the risk of trauma, contraindication or down-time. Ten (10) microdermabrasion treatments can achieve the same results as one (1) laser treatment; thus, microdermabrasion is a progressive treatment and does not yield the aggressive symptoms that laser does.
Some years back, a patient came to Bay Harbour Med Spa asking for help. She had gone to a doctor’s office who performed the laser treatment on her face, she went home, went to bed and woke up with the pillow case adhered to her face. We called on a cosmetic-dermatologist to meet her in the ER and recommended she should be under his care. That story is atypical, however, it’s important that you know that laser treatments of the face will leave you very red, inflamed and there is down-time, you will not be able to return to work on the same day or even the next day.
Bay Harbour Med Spa combines botanical extracts with a state-of-the-art medical grade microdermabrasion machine and has proudly created one of the most advanced skin care systems available.
Excellent results can be achieved on:
- Thick
- Uneven textured skin
- Wrinkles
- Fine lines
- Pigmentation ( hyper)
- Sun-damage
- Acne
- Acne scarring
- Small hypertrophies
We hope that this blog helps you understand a little more about what microdermabrasion treatments are.
More About Acne By Bay Harbour Med Spa………….
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Acne is caused by the action of the androgens on the hair follicles and sebaceous glands in a persons susceptible to acne. Acne begins when a hair follicle produces cells that stick together so tightly together that they cannot be shed. These cells mix with bacteria and form a plug causing the pore to get blocked. This type of lesion is called a comedone.
The sebaceous gland continues to produce sebum (oil). Frequently the follicle bursts or leaks, forming a papule or pimple. As the follicle releases its contents into the surrounding tissue, inflammation occurs. This is why the surface surrounding the pimple is reddened and swollen. White blood cells enter the tissue, causing it to liquefy, forming pus.
Acne vulgaris consists of four types of blemishes:
- Pustules ( pimples with pus at the top)
- Comedones ( the closed kind are white heads, the open kind are black heads)
- Deep cysts
- Abscesses
There are different modalities used to treat acne. Here are some examples of therapies used to treat acne:
- Topical Medications:
- Ointments
- Creams
- Lotions
- Wet dressings
- Powders
- Pastes
- Retin-A
2. Topical Medications:
- Antibiotics
- Tetracycline
- Clindamycin
- Erythromycin
- Minocyclin
- Penicillin
3. Physical Modalities:
- Microdermabrasion:( Bay Harbour Med Spa developed the Crystal Microdermabrasion TM treatments back in 1996 and it continues to be our most sought after skin treatments): Microdermabrasion is the removal of the surface layer of the skin. This procedure is performed by abrading the top layer of the skin’s surface which creates a high-speed sanding effect.
What is Microdermabrasion used for?
- Acne
- Pitted acne scars
- Unsightly raised acne scars
For more information on microdermabrasion please visit this blog on a regular basis. The information provided is by Bay Harbour Med Spa, it is our sincere hope that you read something in our blogs that will help you in some way.
ALL ABOUT ACNE: Vol I
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Bay Harbour Med Spa ( est. 1986) located in Miami Beach, Florida has been treating acne clients of all genders, colors and ages for over 32 years. It is our hope that our vast knowledge and expertise in treating acne will shed some light for those of you who suffer from acne.
Acne is a common skin disease that is brought about by the plugging and inflammation of the hair follicle. It manifests itself as papules, pustules or comedones. Usually, acne is found on the face, chest, and back. In certain severe cases acne may produce scarring.
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin condition affecting those in the age group that extends from the early teens to the mid-thirties. One of the biggest myths about medical treatments geared to treat acne is that these medical treatments cure the symptoms; they do not. Medical treatments are useful in controling the symptoms.
What are some available treatments used to treat acne?
Bay Harbour Med Spa summarizes the treatments as the following; some patients are treated with antibiotics which retard the bacterial growth and prevent comedo, papule, and pustule formation. If the acne is severe, cysts will develop. Cysts can be injected with cortisone, typically this is done by a dermatologist. Treatment of acne depends upon the type of acne the patient has. Mild cases are treated by any of the following: acne facials ( should be done by a trained aesthetician, we recommend that he/she have at least ten years experience), microdermabrasion treatments ( Bay Harbour Med Spa was South Florida’s pioneer of microdermabrasion treatments and customized it’s own microdermabrasion treatment- widely knows as Crystal Microdermabrasion TM), topical treatments such as benzoyl peroxide ( although, it is our experience that BP is too drying and unless the product is customized and blended specific to your problem you may want to use BP cautiously or not at all), antibiotics, or tretinoin ( Retin-A); the latter prescribed by a dermatologist.
Patients with severe acne may be treated with isotretinion ( Accutane) which is a derivative of Vitamin A. Accutane has some severe side-effects, we suggest that you do the research and have a thorough medical history performed at your dermatlogist’s office before commencing treatment. Crystal Microdermabrasion TM is Bay Harbour Med Spa’s leading treatment against the fight of acne as well as acne scarring. We do on occassion recommend our Crystal Microdermabrasion TM treatments in conjunction with collagen injections for severe acne scarring.
Can makeup cover acne marks?
Unfortunately, the pitted acne marks that result from acne are difficult to disguise with makeup. Cover creams can be useful if they are applied sparingly to the areas taht are discolored by scarring.
What type of makeup should not be used on acne sufferers?
Oil based, opaque makeup should never be used on patients with active acne because it is greasy and can interfere with topical medication. One other very important factor…………………the sponges used to apply makeup harbor bacteria causing acne; if you do apply makeup, use disposable sponges. Waterbased makeup is more appropriate. You should be aware that waterbased makeup will minimally cover acne or acne scarring, but it is healthier for this type of condition.
We invite you to leave comments on our blog; we update often! More acne blogs to follow…………………………..
If you live in South Florida, Bay Harbour Med Spa invites you to come in for a free consultation.
