Vibraderm is a is a unique treatment that exfoliates the top layers of the skin while stimulating new collagen production in the middle layers, creating more elasticity and firmness. Vibradermabrasion creates immediate results with smoother and more glowing skin, but also starts to create new collagen in as little as three weeks. This new treatment is the rave of the Hollywood elite. The skin will look smoother and the texture of your skin can dramatically improve. The new Vibraderm employs a patented vibrating surface that removes layers of damaged tissue, leaving you looking healthier and more radiant. In a recent clinical study, 95% of subjects preferred the Vibradermabrasion system over conventional microdermabrasion. There was noticeably less post-treatment redness and edema after the Vibradermabrasion treatment compared to standard microdermabrasion. This treatment is great for all skin types.
How Does Vibradermabrasion Work?
Vibraderm tackles dull skin, fine lines, pore size, acne scars, and uneven skin. It can even help reduce dry or oily skin. Similar to microdermabrasion, Vibraderm works by sloughing off the dull, damaged top layers of the skin. Vibraderm lets the healthy glow of the newer layers appear but goes farther than other treatments by also encouraging new collagen production. This means that not only will the surface of your skin look better, but that it will also be more firmly supported by the deeper layers. Skin becomes more firm and supple. In addition, Vibraderm creates less redness and discomfort, making it the preferred treatment in studies comparing it with microdermabrasion.
How Does Vibradermabrasion Differ From Older Microdermabrasion?
In the past, microdermabrasion machines have used particles of aluminum oxide or other crystals to "Sandblast" the skin. These older machines, including the Diamond Tome™ (which is now considered older technology), treat a very small spot size, making it difficult to treat a large area. Both crystal-type machines and Diamond Tome™ are rough and irritating to the skin. Older machines are outdated and have been shown to be dangerous and toxic because of the crystals or contaminants. Aluminum oxide and crystal microdermabrasion machines have been shown to leave residues in the skin causing inflammatory reactions and contact dermatitis and actually worsening the skin condition one is trying to improve. Further, studies have shown aluminum oxide and crystal machines cause respiratory tract problems for both patients and technicians. VIBRADERM USES NO CRYSTALS AND USES NO SUCTION! These older and out-dated machines that use crystals and suction can cause erythema (redness) for a couple days to weeks. Further the “suction” component of these older machines has been known to cause and worsen blood vessel formation or broken capillaries on the skin.
How Does Vibradermabrasion Treatments Feel?
Vibraderm uses a unique, vibrating stainless steel paddle that exfoliates the skin. Most patients relate it to a receiving a gentle massage of the face. It has different paddle sizes and can be adjusted to work at different levels – this way many different parts of the face and body can be treated. Vibraderm works well on the face, the neck, the chest, the arms, and the hands. Unlike other methods which use Aluminum Oxide to “sandblast” the surface of the skin, Vibraderm’s unique paddles have fixed surface abrasives. This means that the treatment is much cleaner with less “mess,” and that larger areas can be treated at once. Treatments typically take less than 15-20 minutes to perform and require virtually no downtime. This makes Vibraderm easy to fit into busy schedules and ensures that people can get back to their active lifestyles. Sometimes a temporary redness will be visible for up to one hour after treatment.
What Can Vibradermabrasion Treat?
Vibraderm uses “sonic vibration technology," the state of the art, and the most expensive machine in the industry. The Vibraderm hand-piece uses a large surface coated with fixed abrasives. Large areas can be treated evenly with less irritation. Areas treated can include most any place on the body. The face and neck remain the most popular areas. Patients have also had their backs, arms, hands, knees, legs, and thighs treated. Nearly any part of the body can be treated. Vibraderm has been shown to be an excellent complimentary treatment with Photorejuvenation or Photodynamic Therapy. It has been shown to be an excellent smoothing and exfoliation method for acne, acne scarring and other scars.
Vibradermabrasion can improve keratosis pilaris (the fine permanent goose bump type lesions on arms and legs).
Common treatment conditions for VIBRADERM include:
• Acne Prone Skin
• Blackheads and Whiteheads (Comedones)
• Acne Scarring
• Sun Damaged Skin
• Rough Skin Any Location
• Fine Lines
• Large Pores
• Uneven Skin
• Superficial Age Spots
• Oily Skin
• Keratosis pilaris
• Sebaceous hyperplasia