Key planning information for microdermabrasion in South Africa.
30–45 minsProcedure time
3 hospitalsList microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion in South Africa is priced per case at 3 hospitals. The operation takes 30 to 45 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Hospitals and clinics offering Microdermabrasion in South Africa
Microdermabrasion is listed by 3 hospitals in South Africa. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Life Healthcare is a leading private hospital operator in South Africa and primarily serves the market for privately insured individuals, representing approximately eight million people. The group provides mainly acute care, high technology private hospital services.
The extensive hospital network includes 64 hospitals (of which 57 are majority owned by Life Healthcare and another seven in which the group holds substantial minority ownership), providing a range of healthcare services throughout South Africa.
Microdermabrasion is a skin-rejuvenation technique that helps repair facial skin that was damaged from the sun and the effects of aging. The physician uses a device like a fine sandblaster to spray tiny crystals across the face, mixing gentle abrasion with suction to remove the dead, outer layer of skin.
Microdermabrasion is usally done on the face, neck, upper chest and arms.
Microdermabrasion may be effective in:
- revitalizing dull skin
- reducing wrinkles and acne scars
- reducing stretch marks
- reducing age spots
- reducing enlarged pores
- erasing fine lines
- treating mild pigment irregularities
As with other skin rejuvenation techniques, a few treatments are required for effective results.
How painfull is microdermabrasion?
The procedure is usually painless. Side effects
Side effects from microdermabrasion are usually temporary and may include swelling and redness for several hours. There is a possibility of bruising from the suction, which might last several days.
After each session your skin will become more sensitive to sun exposure so it is recommended to use a sun screen.
About Microdermabrasion
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
30-45 minutes
Number of sessions required
Usually between 5 and 12 sessions are needed, 1-2 weeks apart.
Anesthesia
No anesthesia is required
Recovery
There is no recovery time from Microdermabrasion, you can return to your normal activities right after the procedure.
After care
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