What is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion

If you have noticed how refreshed a stone building looks after a thorough sandblasting, you are on your way to understanding the results that may be achieved with microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion, with microcrystals, results in taking away the dead skin layer and stimulating the rest of the skin to reproduce and replace what was taken away. That creates a perfect situation for adding things to the skin that can get in deeper because the skin is now more permeable. Topical products can penetrate through the surface layer of the skin more easily.  If you are frustrated with blackheads, blemishes, scars, stretch marks, or an uneven, dull, tired looking complexion, a microdermabrasion treatment is a proven way to improve the quality and texture of your skin - you can finally have the soft, clear, healthy-looking skin you have always wanted.

What to Expect Following Microdermabrasion Treatment:

After the first microdermabrasion professional treatment, the complexion will have a pink or red glow, which typically fades after a day. Redness may last slightly longer after more aggressive dermabrasion treatments. The skin may feel as though it were sun- or windburned, but this sensation should subside fairly quickly. During microdermabrasion recovery, patients generally experience immediate improvements, but optimal results will not be visible until the patient has completed all recommended treatments. A typical course of treatment ranges from five to twelve sessions spaced a week or two apart.

Post Microdermabrasion Skin Care:

To maximize microdermabrasion recovery and results, it is important to follow all post-procedure instructions, which will include keeping the new skin clean and moisturized. It is also important to avoid sun exposure and wearing make-up immediately after a microdermabrasion treatment in order to allow the skin to heal. Although some peeling may occur in the treated areas, moisturizer should help to minimize this effect. Patients who absolutely cannot avoid sun exposure should use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher.

Additional Treatment Sessions:

Most patients require more than one microdermabrasion treatment session to achieve the most beneficial results. Sessions are generally performed one to two weeks apart, and about five to twelve treatments are typically necessary. Some patients may need additional maintenance, or "touch-up," microdermabrasion sessions after the initial treatment cycle is complete.

Microdermabrasion Results:

Microdermabrasion results are usually immediate and noticeable. Fine lines, enlarged or clogged pores, mild acne, and complexion issues, and a host of other skin problems can be treated with microdermabrasion. In addition, most patients experience dramatic improvements in the color, tone, and texture of treated areas.  In general, microdermabrasion results in thicker, healthier, more youthful looking skin. Over the course of a full set of treatments, the body will produce new layers of skin containing higher levels of elastin and collagen. This, in turn, improves the complexion and gives the skin a more radiant, vibrant glow.