Microdermabrasion is an effective skin treatment that improves and reduces age spots, wrinkles, acne scars, and other superficial blemishes. It may be done in one or serveral treatments depending on the patient’s desired result. The procedure treats the skin on the outermost surface layer and one session usually takes between 15 and 30 minutes.
Microdermabrasion can be performed in a variety of ways, ranging from the use of crystal microdermabrasion to diamond microdermabrasion to laser microdermabrasion to at home treatments. Each treatment buffs and polishes the skin to remove the outer layer of skin. This allows for the skin to rejuvenate and rids the patient of discoloration and scars on the surface. The treatment can also improve the look of pores and blackheads. Additionally, immediately after the procedure, patients report that their skin is smoother and the texture is much improved.
After the microdermabrasion session, there may be some redness and an increased sensitivity to sunlight, therefore a sunscreen and a moisturizing skin cream are highly recommended. Further, people with cold sores, active acne, eczema, or psoriasis should not have microdermabrasion performed due to its possible aggravating effect on these skin conditions.
There are many benefits to microdermabrasion and many of these are immediate. Microdermabrasion benefits include the elimination or reduction of wrinkles, improvement of sun damaged or older skin, improvement of age spots or discoloration, tightening of skin and improvement of skin tone. The resurfacing of the skin speeds up collagen growth, thereby enhancing the skin’s youthful glow and overall appearance. The procedure cannot, however, be used to treat scars that are deeply embedded in the skin, as it does not reach the layers of skin above the surface.
No preparation is needed for a microdermabrasion procedure and since it is a non-surgical process, you are in and out within an hour. Make sure that the person performing the microdermabrasion has expertise in the area and answers any outstanding questions you may have. The cost for microdermabrasion varies, depending on how much needs to be done and the surface being covered. It is a relatively small price to pay, however, to possess a youthful, effervescent glow.
