Medical Microdermabrasion is performed by certified physicians and highly qualified and trained medical providers of Artisan Aesthetics.  Over time and with age, skin develops a thicker layer of keratin, making it appear old and "worn-down".  Medical Microdermabrasion is a painless gentle and gradual exfoliation and resurfacing of the skin’s dead cells.  It reduces skin damage caused by age, sun(photo-aging) and other environmental and hereditary factors.  It also stimulates the collagen network; resulting in the skin’s texture and apperance to "even-out".  Additionally, it reduces the skin’s large pores and sun spots.  It produces a rejuvenation of aged skin and will minimize the apperance of fine lines and wrinkles, scarring and age spots.  Medical Microdermabrasion can be performed on any part of the body.  It can be used in conjunction with chemical peels and Intense Pulse Light (IPL) treatments.  Medical Microdermabrasion can also be utilized for after laser or IPL therapy "blending".  It also assists in the treatment of acne and acne scarring.  By utilizing sprays of tiny aluminum oxide crystals across the skin, or a medical-grade diamond tip, a medical device provides gentle skin abrasion, while simultaneously suctioning and removing the dead cells from the microscopic outer top layer (epidermis) of skin.  The improvement of the skin’s texture, smoothness and apperance will be immediately noticeable after the completion of the treatment.  Patients should be able to resume all normal activities immediately.  After treatment make-up can be reapplied.  Most treatments last about 30-60 minutes.  It has been referred to as a "lunch time peel". As with other skin rejuvenation techniques, in most occasions, more than one treatment is required to maximize the reduction and removal of the fine lines, wrinkles and unwanted pigmentation.  The frequency and length of treatment will depend on the patient’s specific needs.  For optimal outcome, usually, 5-9 Medical Microdermabrasion treatments are required.  These sessions are spaced 1-2 weeks apart.  For optimization Medical Microdermabrasion can be used in conjunction with other skin rejuvenation treatment modalities, such as IPL and Laser Skin Photo-Rejuvenation treatments, and Medical Chemical Peels, of the asthetics and anti-aging skin care.