What it is
Diamond microdermabrasion is a mechanical exfoliation. A diamond-coated tip gently sands away dead skin cells while a vacuum draws them away. The skin becomes smoother and more even, and the products applied afterwards absorb more easily.
Diamond grinding
from 60 min
Mechanical exfoliation in which a diamond tip removes dead skin cells from the top layer of the skin.
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About the treatment
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hr
- Pain level
- The treatment does not hurt
- Downtime
- No downtime
Benefits
- Smoother, more even skin
- No downtime
- Better absorption of skincare
Expected results
The skin becomes smoother and fresher straight away. A series gives a longer-lasting effect on skin texture and pores.
Overview & Procedure
What the treatment is and how it's performed
- Can be taken as a single treatment.
- For an effect on skin texture: usually a series of six treatments one to two weeks apart.
- The practitioner goes through your skin and your wishes.
- The skin is cleansed and exfoliated.
- Impurities are removed if needed.
- The treatment ends with serum, a mask and care suited to your skin.
The treatment takes 45–60 minutes.
Experience & Recovery
Pain level, downtime and healing
The treatment does not hurt. It feels like light scratching and suction.
- Common: slight redness and tightness for a few hours.
- Rare: small bruises from the vacuum or irritation.
- Use mild skincare for the first day.
- Wait until the evening or the next day before wearing make-up, if you can.
- Use a high-factor sunscreen.
- Avoid saunas and hard exercise for the rest of the day.
No downtime. The skin can be slightly red for a few hours.
Expectations & Safety
Who it's for and safety information
- Tell the practitioner about allergies, skin conditions and medicines you use on your skin.
- If you use retinoids on your skin, or have taken tablets for acne in the last six months, tell the practitioner.
- Uneven skin texture and large pores.
- Dull skin that lacks glow.
- Fine lines and light pigment spots.
- Sunburnt, damaged or irritated skin.
- Infection, an active cold sore or wounds on the face.
- Rosacea or visible blood vessels.
- Inflamed spots.
Contact the clinic if you get marked redness, swelling, itching or a rash after the treatment.
The skin is smoother straight away. A series gives a longer-lasting effect on skin texture and pores.
