The ancient Egyptians are said to be the first to use dermabrasion skin care techniques to improve their skin. Kings and queens used alabaster and pumice to remove blemishes and rough spots and to make their skin smooth and soft. The materials have changed, but the concept is still the same. You must remove old dead skin to let new healthy skin show At Boone's Creek Medical, the Diamondtome skin resurfacing system is used for microdermabrasion and skin resurfacing.

Men and women of any skin tone can benefit from treatment on their face, neck, shoulders, back, arms and legs. Treatment can be used to rejuvenate sun damaged skin, reduce age spots, reduce acne and superficial scars, extract blackheads and whiteheads, correct oily skin and improve overall skin health.

What is the difference in microdermabrasion and skin resurfacing?

Microderm abrasion and skin resurfacing are both accomplished in the same manner with the DiamandTome system. Skin resurfacing is simply a more aggressive treatment. Your skin care technician may use a different range of exfoliation and vacuum suction to achieve different results. Resurfacing can be done on scars or lesions that are not even with the skins natural texture.

Are there any side effects?

Some individuals will experience redness after treatment, which subsides after a brief period. "Ihe treatments are pain free and require no down time.

Why not use a"crystal" based system?

There are several reasons the DiamondTome system ranks superior over older crystal based systems. There is always a risk with a crystal system that crystals may become lodged in the skin causing irritation or infection. They are also left floating around in the air so the patient must wear eye protection and always remove contacts. The DiamondTome system is environmentally friendly and clean for the patient and the technician.

Are there any side effects?

After the treatment you may experience a slight redness that will disappear within a few hours.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments needed is based upon the condition of the skin and what the client's desires are. To maintain skin health, treatments may be performed once or twice per month, or for as long as the patient desires treatment. Results are gradual but highly effective. Most people experience softer, smoother skin after their first treatment.