a device , a system employing the device , and method of performing skin treatment are provided for skin treatment . the device includes a vacuum head base defining a chamber therein and having a substantially smooth treatment tip attached and extending from an end thereof or integral therewith . the tip has at least one central opening that is open to the chamber , and is adapted to contact the skin and traverse the skin in a substantially nonabrasive manner . a vacuum access opening is provided through a side wall of the vacuum head base and adapted to connect with a source of vacuum . a tissue stop member is located within the chamber . it may have an abrasive surface for exfoliating skin cells , or a smooth surface for traversing the skin without substantial abrasion .