2. History
Surgical treatment in 1940’s using wire wool
High risk of infection and caused scarring
1980’s method changed to crystals
Carlton launched Dermavisage in summer of 2010
3. What is Microdermabrasion
Mechanical peeling process – exfoliation of skin
Abrasive and a clinical procedure
Fashionable treatment
Crystal, diamond and colour therapy
Only removes the very top layer of the Epidermis
Controllable – different settings & techniques for
skin types, treatment areas and client needs
4. What does it do?
Removes part of Stratum Corneum – top layer of the
Epidermis
After 1 treatment skin will be brighter, fresher,
healthier, glowing
Increased product absorption
Creates healthy balance of skin cells between living
and dead offering protection against environment
Cell regeneration is increased
Increased cell migration – tricks skin into behaving as
did when younger ie skin tone, texture, anti ageing by
reproducing skin cells quicker – cells in PANIC MODE
5. Who can have treatment?
Anybody from 16 years old
18 years old for treatment of
scarring/pigmentation/stretch marks
Cannot treat anything active or pustular
Can treat the scarring from acne but not acne
Very thin skin – use diamond and support skin
Black skin – not stretch mark or keloid scarring as will
cause keloids
Can use as a one off rejuvenating treatment or as a
course of treatments for anti ageing, pigmentation,
scarring, stretchmark treatment
6. Benefits
Any age
Any skin type/colour
No pain – gentle
No risk of allergic reaction with crystal or diamond
Brightens and refines skin
Improves open pores, reduces clogged pores
Aids product absorption
Improves blood circulation – feeds skin from within
Improves lymphatic drainage
Minimises appearance of fine lines, pigment,
scarring, stretch marks
Crystals can help with ingrown hairs
7. Crystals
Made from Aluminium oxide
2kg tub = 15-20 treatments
£1.29 cost price per treatment
£40 average retail price
Crystal are all identical
Sterile
Silica gel in tub to keep crystals dry
NO MOISTURE NEAR MACHINE!!!
Hypoallergenic
No reaction – INERT natural substance
SAFE to use
Dispose of in general waste – no need to for clinical waste
8. Contra Indications
Prevent
Neurodermatitis (allergy to milk protein, looks like
eczema) Dry and flaky, brittle skin head to toe, will
tear easily. Life long problem
Psoriasis (It is within the body – systemic, can appear
anywhere. Skin cells produce too quickly)
Steroid medications – off 6 months prior to treatment
as sensitises skin (acne medication, hydrocortisone
cream, asthma inhaler – purple one only)
Botox – 8 weeks for it to settle in and area will have no
sensation
9. Contra Indications
Dermal fillers – collagen etc 6 – 8 weeks to settle
in, possibility of bruising and moving filler
around
Glycolic/acid peel – surgical strength – minimum
of 3 months from last peel
Pregnancy – wait for 2 – 3 months after pregnancy
to see if pigmentation – chloasma still apparent
10. Contra Actions
Erythema
Warm skin
Tingly skin
Tight and dry
Change in skin temperature for that day eg
flushed skin when outdoor/indoor
Gritty skin from crystals left on
