Can I have a Pelleve RF session and immediately afterwards get a microdermabrasion?

You can have Pelleve and microdermabrasion in the same visit, but I would recommend doing the microderm first.

Thank you for your question. I think it’s important that we clarify what the intended purpose
of these treatments are.



With Pellevé, we’re trying to stimulate collagen production by applying
a certain amount of critical temperature on the skin. This temperature, in a
way, also restructures the skin, which allows you to massage and stretch it,
subsequently creating something like a realignment of collagen. Keep in mind
that this treatment addresses skin at the dermis level (the layer beneath the
epidermis), which is where the support of the skin is. When people begin to
show signs of facial aging, such as wrinkles and lines, it is due to the
depletion of collagen in the dermis. The results of Pellevé depends largely on your skin’s ability to respond well to this radio frequency
treatment.



Microdermabrasion refers to a treatment that removes
the top layer of the epidermis, or the stratum corneum. The treatment’s purpose is to improve fine lines, wrinkles,
superficial discolorations, as well as remove dead skin on the surface of the
skin.



I don’t generally tell patients
that it’s okay to have a microdermabrasion immediately after a
facelift. Though this is probably technically possible, you need to consider
its aggressiveness on your skin as microdermabrasion can be very mild, but can
also be very strong.



In my practice, we use a treatment called HydraFacial,
which is a technology that uses water, similar to crystals in a
microdermabrasion machine, with an infusion of hyaluronic and glycolic acid, in
order to remove dead skin cells. It is quite effective and has become a popular
treatment choice, so much so that it has replaced microdermabrasion.



If you are adamant about having a microdermabrasion
treatment, I would suggest getting a milder session done, or to have it done on
separate occasions, rather than immediately after. Remember, the skin can only
tolerate so much trauma before you're actually compromising its ability to
regenerate and heal.



Consider these
pointers and discuss this with your doctor, to see what your desired outcome is
and whether there is a more efficient way to go about this. I hope I was
helpful and I wish you the best of luck!



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