During microdermabrasion a pressurized tool delivers a fine mist of aluminium oxide crystals to gently resurface the skin. Although microdermabrasion has been used in Europe since 1990, it has been used in the U.S. since 1997.
Microdermabrasion can help in treating some forms of sun-damaged skin, superficial age spots, fine wrinkles, acne, acne scarring, blackheads/whiteheads and melasma. Several microdermabrasion treatments may be required to be of benefit to stretch marks and thickened acne scars.
Your skin is made up of millions of living cells. Every day thousands of cells die, fall off and are replaced by new cells. This is a very slow process that does not allow your skin to discard the dark spots, scars from acne and the dull lifeless complexion that results from many years of accumulated solar damage. How does microdermabrasion work? It promotes an uniform, controlled shedding of many layers of damaged cells so you are left with a fresh, new layer of skin with a more even texture and color.
Microdermabrasion is one of the most popular treatments for scars, it can be performed quickly and requires no hospitalization. It involves several passes over the skin with the mist of crystals. It takes approximately 20-30 minutes depending on the depth of problem and the area size. Pre-medication is not necessary; patients use to experience a minimal or inexistent grade of discomfort. The glass tool that is used for the flow of crystals is sterilized after each patient use.
For most skin conditions a series of 5 to 10 treatments spaced one to two weeks apart are needed to obtain the best results. More session may be required by some conditions to obtain maximum improvement. Programs are tailored to the individual needs of each skin, as they are all different. But the process is not guaranteed. Microdermabrasion has a minimal risk of complications. Microdermabrasion offers a minor risk of scarring and pigmentation changes, which can or can not be permanent. Other risks include worsening or unsatisfactory appearance, loss of skin, poor healing, or recurrence of original condition. It is important that you follow the instructions given to you before and after the procedure.
You should stop any topical medications such as Retin- A, Glycolic, Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid products, toners, Differin, Vitamin C products and acne medications 48 hours before receiving a microdermabrasion.
It is extremely important that you do not rub, pick, scratch or pull at the skin that was abraded. You could damage the underlying new skin and produce scarring or pigmentation changes, not to mention an alteration of skin rejuvenation. Direct sun exposure without sunscreen is to be avoided at all times. You should always use a sunscreen with SPF 45, plus a wide brimmed hat or visor in the summertime. Always moisturize dry skin.
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