Everything You Need to Know About Microdermabrasion

At Pacific Coast Aesthetics, we offer microdermabrasion—a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure expertly designed to rejuvenate and refresh your skin. Using advanced techniques tailored to your unique skin type, our skilled aesthetic specialists gently exfoliate the outermost layer of your skin, effectively removing dead skin cells and impurities. Depending on your specific needs, we utilize either a specialized device emitting tiny exfoliating crystals or a precision diamond-tipped instrument, ensuring optimal comfort and results.

Our microdermabrasion treatments stimulate collagen production and support the regeneration of healthy new skin cells, resulting in noticeably smoother, brighter, and more evenly toned skin. This procedure effectively addresses a variety of common skin concerns, including:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sun damage
• Acne scars
• Enlarged pores
• Uneven skin texture and tone

Suitable for most skin types, microdermabrasion requires no significant downtime, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals who seek noticeable skin improvements without disrupting their daily routines.

At Pacific Coast Aesthetics, each session typically lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the specific area treated and your skin’s condition. Our clients frequently describe the treatment experience as comfortable, with only mild sensations of gentle scratching or vibration. Although mild redness or sensitivity may occur immediately after the procedure, these effects typically subside within a few hours, revealing refreshed and radiant skin.

While microdermabrasion is highly beneficial and generally safe, it may not be appropriate for clients with active skin infections, severe acne, rosacea, eczema, or highly sensitive skin. During your personalized consultation, our experts will evaluate your skin thoroughly to ensure that microdermabrasion is the most beneficial option for your goals. For optimal results, we typically recommend a series of treatments spaced two to four weeks apart.

After your treatment sessions, proper skincare aftercare—including protecting your skin from direct sun exposure, regularly applying sunscreen, and maintaining hydration—is essential for preserving and enhancing your beautiful results.

At Pacific Coast Aesthetics, we understand the importance of maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin. Our microdermabrasion treatments offer a gentle yet effective way to rejuvenate and smooth your skin’s texture, restoring your natural glow and confidence.

Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that carefully exfoliates the outermost layer of dead and damaged skin cells, revealing brighter, fresher skin beneath. Our skilled skincare professionals utilize advanced technology, including gentle exfoliating crystals or specialized diamond-tipped wands, to perform precise, controlled exfoliation tailored to your skin’s unique needs.

Beyond exfoliation, microdermabrasion stimulates blood flow and circulation, encouraging the skin’s natural collagen production. Collagen—the essential protein responsible for firmness, elasticity, and youthful appearance—is boosted, effectively reducing fine lines, wrinkles, minor scarring, and other texture irregularities. Additionally, microdermabrasion helps clear clogged pores, reducing the visibility of enlarged pores and enhancing your overall complexion.

At Pacific Coast Aesthetics, each microdermabrasion session typically lasts between 30 to 45 minutes and is performed by our experienced and licensed aestheticians who prioritize your comfort and safety. This treatment is safe, gentle, and requires minimal downtime, making it ideal for individuals seeking convenient yet effective skin rejuvenation solutions.

Our experienced skincare specialists offer personalized microdermabrasion treatments designed to safely enhance your skin’s appearance and health. Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment suitable for most skin types, but individual skin characteristics can affect how well you tolerate and benefit from microdermabrasion.

If you have normal to oily skin, microdermabrasion can effectively exfoliate your skin, clear away dead skin cells, and significantly improve your overall skin texture and tone. Many of our patients find this treatment valuable for achieving a refreshed, radiant complexion.

For patients with dry or sensitive skin, you may experience mild irritation, redness, or increased sensitivity immediately following a microdermabrasion session. Typically, these mild symptoms subside quickly, often within a few hours to a day. If your skin is highly sensitive, our skincare professionals at Pacific Coast Aesthetics will carefully evaluate your condition and offer tailored recommendations to ensure your comfort and optimal results.

Microdermabrasion may not be suitable for everyone, particularly if you have active skin infections, inflamed acne, rosacea flare-ups, eczema, psoriasis, open wounds, or other significant dermatological conditions. Additionally, if you’ve recently undergone chemical peels or laser treatments or are regularly using retinoids or exfoliating products, we recommend temporarily discontinuing these before your microdermabrasion appointment to minimize potential skin irritation.

We proudly offer Microdermabrasion as part of our comprehensive skincare solutions designed to rejuvenate your skin and enhance your natural beauty. Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that gently exfoliates your skin, leaving you with a smoother, brighter complexion and a refreshed appearance.

Your Microdermabrasion experience at Pacific Coast Aesthetics begins with a personalized, one-on-one consultation. During this initial visit, our experienced skincare specialist will carefully evaluate your skin type, discuss your aesthetic concerns, and understand your unique skincare goals. This allows us to tailor your treatment specifically to your individual needs and achieve optimal results.

On the day of your procedure, your skincare specialist will first thoroughly cleanse your skin to remove any makeup, dirt, and excess oils. Our advanced Microdermabrasion technique uses a specialized handheld device equipped with either fine exfoliating crystals or a diamond-tipped wand. This advanced technology gently removes dead skin cells and clears away impurities while simultaneously employing mild suction to stimulate circulation, encourage cell turnover, and promote the growth of healthy new skin.

During treatment, you may experience a mild, scratching sensation as the device glides across your skin. However, most patients find the procedure to be very comfortable and virtually pain-free, requiring no anesthesia or numbing agents. Treatment sessions typically last between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the targeted areas and the depth of exfoliation needed.

After your Microdermabrasion session, you may notice your skin appearing slightly pink or mildly irritated—similar to a mild sunburn. This temporary redness typically resolves within a few hours to one day. Some patients may experience minor dryness or flaking over the following days, but our skincare specialists will recommend gentle moisturizers and post-treatment skincare products to effectively manage these effects. Additionally, we strongly advise protecting your skin from direct sun exposure and using a high-quality, broad-spectrum sunscreen, as your skin will be temporarily more sensitive.

Clients at Pacific Coast Aesthetics often notice immediate improvements after their first Microdermabrasion session, including more even skin texture, enhanced radiance, and diminished appearance of fine lines, acne scars, and uneven pigmentation. For best results, we typically suggest a series of treatments spaced approximately two to four weeks apart.

Refresh your skin and reveal a healthier glow with expert microdermabrasion treatments at Pacific Coast Aesthetics. April Umek, PA-C, is committed to providing personalized care that delivers lasting improvements.  For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are located at 28 Seascape Village, Aptos, CA 95003. We serve clients from Santa Cruz CA, Aptos CA, Capitola CA, Soquel CA, Live Oak Santa Cruz CA, Rio Del Mar CA, and surrounding areas.