The Neiman Center for Dermatology and Hair Transplantation Buffalo NY,Niagara Falls NY,Erie PA,Rochester NY, Syracuse NY,Toronto Ontario, hair loss hair transplant doctor also specializing in facials, peels, chemical peels, magapeel, acne, botox cosmetic, collagen and dermatology services, dermatologist

We provide you with a medically supervised skin care program incorporating quality skin care products and microdermabrasion treatments using the MegaPeel. Proper daily use of the skin care products combined with weekly MegaPeel treatments will provide improved skin tone and texture, giving you a more youthful and radiant appearance.

The MegaPeel is a microdermabrasion device that has been widely used as a cosmetic tool in Europe for over 10 years, and has been popular in the United States since 1996. It precisely removes dead skin cells, layer by layer, until fresh new cells appear.

Traditional chemical peels are performed in a doctor’s office using carrying strengths of glycolic acid or tricloracetic acid (TCA) to remove the top layers of skin. After chemical peels, the patient typically feels some pain and experiences redness and scabbing over the treated area.

Shedding the dead skin cells allows fresh, plump, new cells to appear on healthy skin. Aging, environment, nutrition and

even cosmetics inhibit natural exfoliation. As a result, the dead skin cells remain on our skin causing a dull, aged appearance.

MegaPeel treatments assist the exfoliation process by manually removing the dead cells on the surface of the skin and allowing new cells to appear, resulting in a smoother, younger, fresher appearance of the skin.

Initially, you will notice smoother skin with MegaPeel treatments. However, the program is specifically designed for you to achieve long term results through the use of daily skin care products. Depending on the initial condition of your skin, full results usually occur within 2 to 6 months.

The MegaPeel, when used with the accompanying prescription and home care products improves your skin by:

Through a series of in-office MegaPeel treatments, we will enhance your skin’s exfoliation process.

In addition to the office treatments, we will provide you with a home skin-care regime specifically designed for your skin type and special needs.

We tailor each treatment to your personal needs. Using lower settings and fewer scans, we can provide a gentle MegaPeel treatment, resulting in moderate exfoliation and little to no skin irritation. For a more aggressive peel, we increase the setting, time, and peel abrasiveness. The more aggressive treatment will yield more dramatic results, but may cause increased redness and mild irritation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What is microdermabrasion and the MegaPeel?

MegaPeel microdermabrasion is the most state-of-the art rejuvenation and resurfacing procedure to exfoliate the skin. Microdermabrasion utilizes aluminum oxide crystals (corundum powder) to evenly resurface superficial layers of skin. Microdermabrasion stimulates circulation and promotes fresh, renewed cells. It vacuums away debris and impurities that clog pores and allows better product penetration. It is painless and safe. The MegaPeel can be controlled and customized to meet each patient’s skin care needs. When a more aggressive treatment is necessary, vacuum pressure can be increased to penetrate even deeper layers of the skin.

2. How can the MegaPeel program improve the skin?

Collagen injection procedure A series of MegaPeels can improve the superficial scarring, fine lines, moderate wrinkles, acne, pigmentation problems including sun damage and uneven tones, as well as dull, lifeless skin. Improvements will be noticed after the third treatment.

More aggressive treatments can even help deeper wrinkles, deeper scarring, and deeper pigmentation. All skin colors and parts of the body, including chest, hands, back and shoulders can be treated.

3. What is the MegaPeel program?

The MegaPeel program is a series of six (6) microdermabrasion treatments performed every 7-14 days. The entire procedure takes approximately 45 minutes and concludes with a mini massaging and smoothing facial. This regimen is recommended in order to achieve the maximum benefits. Performed within this specified time frame, MegaPeel effectively stimulates both collagen and elastin production in deeper tissue. This results in a tightening of the skin and long-lasting results. Some individuals may require up to 10 treatments depending on the condition of their skin. Maintenance peels are recommended every 8-12 weeks after completing the initial MegaPeel program. To receive the maximum benefits with long-term effects, we will recommend a home skin-care regime designed for your skin type. The use of daily sunscreen is essential while undergoing microdermabrasion. Specific recommendation can be made for you in the office. With the use of the MegaPeel in conjunction with daily skin care products, full results usually occur within two to six months.

4. What does microdermabrasion feel like?

Microdermabrasion feels like a mild scratching sensation, similar to a cat's tongue on the skin.

5. What type of skin reactions should I expect from the microdermabrasion?

You may experience temporary redness, irritation, or flaking of the skin. The redness can last from one half hour up to one day. Do not use any topical products for 24-48 hours. This especially pertains to alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy, glycolics, topical vitamin C, Retin-A, benzoyl peroxide and topical acne medications.

6. Who should NOT have microdermabrasion?

Patients who are pregnant or those who have taken Accutane within one year are not candidates for microdermabrasion. Those who have open lesions, active cold sores, acute facial dermatitis, or irritation should not have microdermabrasion until these conditions are resolved. Patients who have had a phenol peel or other deep peels within the past two years should postpone microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion is not advised for pre-pubescent children.

7. How does microdermabrasion differ from chemical peels and laser resurfacing?

Chemical peels are preformed using varying strengths of glycolic, salicylic, or trichloracetic acid to remove the top layers of skin. After chemical peels, the patient can experience redness and possibly some discomfort and scabbing (depending on strength). Laser treatments remove multiple skin layers and it may be necessary to recover at home for one week. Microdermabrasion is painless and requires little to no healing time. There is no “down time.”

8. What is the cost of microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is $170 for each treatment. However, we offer a special savings package. With the prepaid purchase of a five-peel package, we offer the sixth microdermabrasion free at a saving of $170. Special discounts will be offered to patients for maintenance sessions.

Cancellation Policy: In fairness to other patients and our staff, a 24 hour notice is required to cancel any appointment. When notice is not given for cancellation, full service cost will be charged or gift certificate forfeited. Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment.