Instant glow and smoother skin from session one — with zero downtime.
Advanced Aesthetic Treatment
Experience advanced treatment with Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion & Sonophoresis is an advanced, non-invasive skin resurfacing treatment that combines two distinct technologies: diamond tip mechanical exfoliation and ultrasound-assisted transdermal infusion. Together they target surface irregularities, superficial pigmentation, fine lines, and congested pores — while supporting enhanced product penetration, cellular stimulation, and collagen activation.
What Is Microdermabrasion & Sonophoresis?
Two advanced technologies — one refined, radiant result.
Microdermabrasion and Sonophoresis work in synergy to deliver both surface renewal and deep skin infusion. Microdermabrasion gently exfoliates the outer layer of dead skin cells, smoothing texture, refining pores, and preparing the skin for optimal absorption. This is followed by sonophoresis, which uses low-frequency ultrasound to infuse targeted serums deep into the skin, enhancing hydration, nourishment, and overall skin function.
How It Works
Exfoliate. Infuse. Renew. Two technologies — one refined result.
Microdermabrasion & Sonophoresis operates through two sequential mechanisms: the diamond-tip mechanically abrades and removes the accumulated layer of dead, keratinised skin cells; then sonophoresis uses ultrasonic waves to temporarily open the epidermis and drive professional-grade actives deep into the skin. Together these mechanisms deliver resurfacing, brightening, and structural renewal without chemical agents or recovery time.
What It Treats
Conditions treated by Microdermabrasion
Diamond-Tip Mechanical Exfoliation
The diamond-encrusted handpiece physically abrades the stratum corneum — removing dead, keratinised cells that dull complexion, enlarge pores, and create surface roughness. Unlike crystal microdermabrasion, the diamond-tip system produces no loose particles, making it cleaner, more hygienic, and appropriate for sensitive areas including the periorbital zone and lips.
Sonophoresis — Ultrasound-Enhanced Infusion
Low-frequency ultrasonic waves temporarily increase epidermal permeability after exfoliation, enabling deeper penetration of active serums, vitamins, peptides, and antioxidants. This enhances transdermal absorption, increases epidermal hydration, and optimises the efficacy of professional-grade post-treatment actives — delivering ingredients to a depth that topical application alone cannot achieve.
Controlled Suction & Circulation Stimulation
The suction pressure applied during exfoliation evacuates loosened cell debris while creating a vacuum effect that draws blood and lymph toward the skin's surface. This stimulates microcirculation, reduces congestion, and creates the mild mechanical stress that signals fibroblasts to begin collagen and elastin synthesis.
Controlled Wound Healing Response
The controlled micro-trauma from diamond-tip abrasion activates the skin's wound-healing cascade — releasing growth factors that recruit fibroblasts and trigger new collagen production in the dermis. This is the mechanism behind the progressive firming and fine-line improvement that builds across a treatment course.
Adjustable Intensity — Every Skin Type
Diamond-tip pressure, suction strength, handpiece speed, and pass count are all independently calibrated for your skin type, sensitivity level, and treatment goal. Our dermal therapists adjusts these parameters in real time — lighter passes over sensitive zones and more intensive passes over resilient areas such as the cheeks and forehead.
Prep Amplifier for Advanced Treatments
Microdermabrasion primes the skin exceptionally well for chemical peels, RF Microneedling, and HIFU by removing the surface barrier layer before treatment — improving peel penetration depth, enhancing microneedling channel efficacy, and ensuring post-HIFU serums reach maximum concentration. Our dermal therapists integrates it strategically within multi-treatment programs for amplified outcomes.
The Benefits
Real outcomes. Lasting change.
Every benefit below is achieved without surgery, general anaesthesia, or recovery time — just advanced technology and expert hands.
Immediate Radiance & Glow
The most immediate and visible result — removal of the dull, accumulated dead cell layer reveals the fresher, brighter skin beneath from the moment the treatment ends. Most clients describe the post-treatment glow as the best their skin has looked in years, with no special occasion prep required.
Smoothed Skin Texture
Mechanical exfoliation removes the irregular surface texture caused by accumulated dead cells, keratosis, and minor congestion — producing a noticeably smoother, more even skin surface that reflects light more uniformly and responds better to skincare and makeup application.
Refined Pore Appearance
Enlarged pores are largely caused by dead cell accumulation at the follicle opening and sebum congestion. By mechanically clearing both, microdermabrasion significantly reduces the visual size of pores — particularly across the nose, cheeks, and forehead — producing a more refined, porcelain skin surface.
Softened Fine Lines & Surface Wrinkles
The combination of surface exfoliation and the collagen-stimulating wound-healing response works progressively to plump and soften fine lines — particularly the superficial expression lines around the eyes and mouth that respond well to surface renewal. Results improve cumulatively across a course of treatments.
Faded Pigmentation & Sun Damage
Superficial pigmentation — including sun spots, post-inflammatory marks, and minor discolouration — sits within the upper layers of the epidermis. Systematic removal of these layers through a treatment course progressively lightens and fades pigmented areas, revealing a more even, balanced skin tone over time.
Zero Downtime — Immediate Return to Life
Unlike peels or more aggressive resurfacing, microdermabrasion produces no peeling, no significant redness, and no social downtime. Mild pinkness typically subsides within 30–60 minutes, and most clients return to their full daily routine — including makeup — immediately after leaving the clinic.
Suitability
Is microdermabrasion right for you?
This treatment is for you if…
Your skin looks dull, congested, or lacks the freshness it once had
You want a no-downtime treatment you can slot into a lunch break
You have blackheads, whiteheads, or surface congestion you want cleared
You want to improve product absorption — especially from active skincare
You are looking for a regular monthly maintenance treatment to keep skin polished
You want a gentle, non-invasive introduction to professional skin treatments
This treatment may not be for you if…
You have active acne, inflamed breakouts, or open lesions across the treatment area
You have active rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis (may aggravate these conditions)
You have very thin, sensitive, or severely sensitised skin
You have recently had laser resurfacing or a chemical peel within 2 weeks
You have sunburned or compromised skin on the treatment day
You are looking for significant correction of deep wrinkles or structural laxity (this is a surface treatment)
Not sure if this treatment is right for you? Book a 20-minute phone consultation to explore the most suitable treatment options for your goals.
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Common Questions
Frequently
Asked
Questions
Clients typically feel a gentle exfoliating or polishing sensation during the diamond-tip phase, followed by a subtle warming sensation during sonophoresis. It is not painful. Sensitive areas like around the eyes and nose may feel more intense, and our dermal therapists will adjust the settings for your comfort throughout the session. Immediately after, your skin will feel very smooth and look refreshed.
You will see visible results — smoother texture, improved radiance, and refined pores — from your very first session. A personalised series of 4–6 sessions, spaced 2–4 weeks apart, is recommended for cumulative results. Collagen remodelling builds progressively with each session, producing longer-lasting improvement in fine lines, pigmentation, and overall skin quality. Our dermal therapists will design your course based on your skin assessment and goals.
No meaningful downtime. You may notice mild pinkness or flushing for 30–60 minutes after treatment — this resolves on its own. You can apply makeup and return to all normal activities immediately. In the 24 hours following your session, our dermal therapists recommends avoiding direct sun exposure without SPF50+, not using active skincare products (retinoids, acids), and skipping the gym or any heat-generating activities. Our dermal therapists will provide full aftercare instructions tailored to your treatment and skin type before you leave.
Yes — the diamond-tip system used at Cosmo Medispa is significantly more adjustable and gentler than crystal-based microdermabrasion. Our dermal therapists controls the suction pressure, tip type, handpiece speed, and number of passes across each zone independently, allowing her to perform an effective treatment on even reactive or sensitive skin. For very sensitive or rosacea-affected skin, she may recommend starting with a lighter protocol and building up across sessions. She will assess your skin at consultation before proceeding.
Yes — and it is frequently our most recommended combination partner. Microdermabrasion works particularly well combined with LED Light Therapy (post-session to calm the skin and accelerate healing), chemical peels (performed after microdermabrasion to enhance penetration depth), and O Cosmedics® active serums (applied post-treatment for maximum absorption). It is also used as a periodic preparation step before HIFU or RF Microneedling sessions. Our dermal therapists will recommend the optimal combination based on your goals at consultation.
Yes. By stimulating microcirculation and fibroblast activity, diamond tip microdermabrasion encourages elastin production — helping reduce fine lines and improve skin elasticity. The sonophoresis component further amplifies this by infusing peptides and antioxidants deep into the epidermis to support ongoing cellular repair and regeneration.
Yes. Diamond tip microdermabrasion removes excess keratin and sebum from the skin surface, while sonophoresis can deliver anti-inflammatory and antibacterial serums deep into the epidermis. This combination helps reduce comedones, calm inflammation, and prevent breakouts — making it an effective option for congested or acne-prone skin.
Yes — Microdermabrasion with Sonophoresis is adaptable for normal, combination, and oily skin; sensitive or reactive skin; and ageing or sun-damaged skin. Our dermal therapists customises the diamond-tip intensity and serums used for sonophoresis to suit your individual skin type and concerns at every session.
Crystal microdermabrasion uses aluminium oxide or sodium bicarbonate crystals that are propelled onto the skin and then suctioned away — this creates loose particles that can enter the eyes, nose, and mouth, limits treatment in delicate areas, and requires careful post-session cleanup. Diamond-tip microdermabrasion uses a fixed abrasive tip with no loose particles, making it safer for the periorbital area, upper lip, and other sensitive zones. It also provides our dermal therapists with more precise, adjustable control over the resurfacing intensity across different zones of your face. At Cosmo Medispa we exclusively use diamond-tip technology.
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