Microdermabrasion gently removes the outermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, through controlled mechanical abrasion, superficially peeling the epidermis and papillary dermis to reveal a fresher, more youthful complexion.
Candela’s Glacē Treatment is inspired by the South Korean concept of ‘glass skin’ combining the benefits of microdermabrasion, without the noise.
The science behind microdermabrasion results
Microdermabrasion is an established resurfacing technique, improving skin texture, tone, radiance, and structure.
Histopathologic changes, such as normalisation of stratum corneum, decreased melanisation with regular distribution of melanosomes, and increased collagen density with regular arrangement of collagen bundles, have been observed following microdermabrasion treatment.
Studies show that clinically, treated skin has a smoother and softer texture with increased glow and luminescence and decreased visibility of pores. Patients experience visible improvement of acne scarring following microdermabrasion, which is likely to be down to collagen remodelling and increased elastin content.
Microdermabrasion decreases the skin barrier function, resulting in increased skin permeation and deposition of topical actives like vitamin C, which has important physiologic effects on skin.
It can be used as a standalone modality or in combination with lasers and other energy-based devices to enhance patient outcomes for photoaged skin.
Microdermabrasion can also be performed before laser treatment, as it decreases the scattering of laser light, which improves the depth of penetration of the laser and increases epidermal skin turnover.
Following laser hair removal, of twisted hair shafts in keratosis pilaris, microdermabrasion has been used to treat the orthokeratotic keratin material plugging the orifices.
What are crystal-free microdermabrasion systems?
Microdermabrasion systems differ based on the source of the abrasive component, which could include negative or positive pressure systems that pass microcrystals into the skin or crystal-free systems that have coarse crystals embedded on the handpiece where it contacts the skin.
Over the past decade, crystal-free microdermabrasion has taken a leap forward with hydradermabrasion, which has emerged as a key technology in aesthetic medicine, providing a gentle, effective approach to exfoliate, hydrate, and rejuvenate skin.
What is The Glacē Treatment?
The Glacē Treatment combines hydrodermabrasion exfoliation, delivered by a quiet system. Dual cupping massage, for improved circulation and lymphatic drainage, and finalised by LED therapy, performed over an active bio-cellulose mask.
There is a range of active skincare products to support the device including serum infusions to cleanse, smooth, hydrate, and illuminate the skin for a glass-like clarity — all delivered quietly.
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