A Complete Guide to Microdermabrasion - Treatment, Technique & Technology

Esthetic Education Resource
Laura L. Root, CIDESCO Diplomate

A Complete Guide to Microdermabrasion - Treatment, Technique & Technology
By Laura L. Root, CIDESCO Diplomate

Learn microdermabrasion techniques used by the experts and have a complete understanding of the role of microdermabrasion in today's esthetic practice. Invaluable reading for anyone considering adding microdermabrasion to their menu of esthetic services.
**Recommended Reading by the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology as well as being used by the Utah State Board for Master Esthetician
Licensing examination!
** Don't Purchase A Microdermabrasion System Without First Reading This Book! In it's Fifth Edition! (104 pages)

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Table of Contents:

Chapter One - The Benefits of Microdermabrasion
..."Of great benefit to estheticians and physicians is the fact that the microdermabrasion procedure may be performed in 30-45 minute sessions depending upon the pre- and post-treatment strategies provided. Evaluation and counseling are minimal, but nevertheless essential..."

Chapter Two - The Technology, Corundum Crystal, Control of Treatment Parameters, Disposables, and more..

Chapter Three - Skin Physiology, Hyperpigmentation, etc.
..."Microdermabrasion represents an excellent treatment modality for hyperpigmentation, since the regular treatments will recreate a more youthful skin health and texture. Microdermabrasion offers the prospect of a rapid exfoliation of the stratum corneum to make the pigmentation reduction process faster..."

Chapter Four - Microdermabrasion Basics & Treatment Philosophy
..."We have found that a single microdermabrasion treatment may remove as much stratum corneum as three consecutive 30% glycolic treatments, or a single 70% glycolic treatment, without the chemical irritation potential of acid-based peels..."

Chapter Five - Microdermabrasion Applications, Contraindications, Combination Treatments, and more..
..."In our view, microdermabrasion in an esthetic setting, is designed to be part of a well organized regimen of skin care that includes client education, nutrition, supply of high quality skin care products..."

Chapter Six - Treatment Protocol & Method, Use of Topical Ingredients, Suggested Protocols for Microdermabrasion Treatments
..."A screening evaluation of client suitability and skin type is essential prior to any microdermabrasion treatments. While microdermabrasion is suitable for any skin type, skin care professionals should take the time to thoroughly document each individual seeking treatment..."

Charts and Forms for use by the Practitioner

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Biographical Information

After pursuing a life-long interest in skin care, Laura L. Root received her esthetics license in May 1994. Since that time, she has continued to pursue excellence in education in both the United States and Canada, and has extended her areas of practice to include medical esthetics, micropigmentation and day spa techniques. Licensed in both Arizona and Oregon, she has also worked with physicians to develop and implement protocols for pre- and post-surgical skin care treatments to improve outcomes for their esthetic surgery patients. Ms. Root began working with microdermabrasion technology shortly after it was introduced to estheticians in 1997 and also holds the prestigious International CIDESCO diploma, which represents the highest achievement in the esthetic industry. She is currently enrolled in study for a degree in Holistic Nutrition.

Laura's article "Microdermabrasion" was published in Les Nouvelles Esthetiques' April and May 1999 issues and represented a comprehensive overview of a subject that had not been addressed prior to that time. Several related articles have been slated for publication in other magazines.

Laura was Editor of the quarterly newsletter for the American Society of Esthetic Medicine (ASEM) in 1998-1999. She has been listed in the Millenium Edition of the Marquis' Who's Who of the West.

Laura holds a private pilot license with instrument rating since 1988, and enjoys riding motorcycles, target shooting and gardening. In 1993, she traveled to Russia with a group of dancers from Oregon and spent time with the ballet masters of both the Bolshoi and Kazan ballet schools. Her off-duty hours are occupied by her family: husband Tom, daughters Ginnie and Sara, and son, Robbie, four Abyssinian cats and one Golden Destroyer.

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