Benefits of Microdermabrasion

What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a procedure that involves renewing overall skin tone. It rejuvenates the skin making it soft and gentle. It improves the look by clearing dark spots, enhancing the whole look, and tackling sun damage, wrinkles, acne and acne spots, scars, etc.

Microdermabrasion is not a surgical move; it is a minimally invasive procedure. This procedure is done in the clinic and it takes around 1-2 hours. It is performed by an aesthetic clinic that has proper qualifications to work something like this, and they should be professional and experienced enough to work on somebody’s skin.

How is it done?

There are a few different ways in which microdermabrasion is done, which are:

Diamond-Tip Handpiece

This is specially designed to gently exfoliate dead skin cells present on the face of any human being. It sucks off all the dead skin cells immediately. The depth at which the work is done depends on the pressure the specialist applies and for how long the handpiece is kept on the skin to suck off the dead skin. This type of applicator is used only on and around sensitive facial areas.

Crystal Microdermabrasion

This technology uses a crystal-like emitting handpiece to be gently sprayed on fine crystals to remove the outer layers of the skin. As in the diamond tip handpiece, the skin is also suctioned off immediately. Crystals like aluminium oxide and sodium bicarbonate are utilized in this technique.

Hydra Dermabrasion

This is the newest method. It includes a combination of crystal-free exfoliation and infusion of various products into the skin. This process will stimulate collagen production and maximize the amount of blood flow in the skin.

Expectations After Microdermabrasion

There would be very little or no time prescribed to put a hold on some of the activities due to the treatment done. People can easily continue doing their routine work with no restrictions in most cases.

The skin should be kept hydrated, drinking a lot of water would be necessary, and moisturizing the face is extremely important. It is important to protect your skin from sunlight through sunscreen.
Noticeable results could be seen right after the treatment is over. The number of sessions required for the complete treatment would depend on how the patient’s skin behaves.

Benefits

• Microdermabrasion reduces the lines and wrinkles, and the stretch marks present on the body.
• This treatment would help treat age spots (caused due to ageing), acne and acne spots, and scars present on the body.
• It helps shrink enlarged pores where dirt is collected, harms the skin, and reduces or removes blackheads.
• It helps in fading highly visible stretch marks all over the body. This treatment encourages the turnover of the cells under the skin, which helps give a fresh look to the skin.

Side Effects

After the treatment is completed, there can be some temporary side effects faced by the patient, including swelling, itchiness, redness, and tenderness. However, these side effects will go away in just a few hours after the treatment.

Conclusion

An aesthetic clinic is required for performing such treatments, and before starting with such treatments, one must consult the skin clinic that will tell if microdermabrasion is suitable for them or not.