- October 23, 2021
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What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is very well known, machine-assisted skin-exfoliating treatment. It is a minimally invasive procedure used to renew overall skin tone and texture. If talking about advantages, it has a low risk and fast recovery. Especially when compared to the other more dangerous resurfacing ways . Examples of invasive methods are dermabrasion, chemical peeling, and laser resurfacing. Only superficial depth of skin removal is produced by microdermabrasion. It works best on improving conditions on the surface of the skin such as early photo aging (sun damage), fine lines, age spots and superficial scarring. But the results are not drastic.
How Long Does a Treatment Take?
The real microdermabrasion procedure is fast. It takes around 15 to 30 minutes. Your technician will lead you to the treatment room for changing the gown. Then lie you down on the bed.
Your face will be cleansed for skin preparation. And perform microdermabrasion procedure. After that your face will be cleanse again to washed away any stray crystals. Finally he will apply moisturizer and sunscreen and you’re done.
How does Microdermabrasion Work
Usually a crystal microdermabrasion system has a pump, a connecting tube, a hand piece, and a vacuum. The pump creates a high-pressure stream of inert crystals, such as aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide, and sodium bicarbonate, to erode the skin, the vacuum replaced the crystals. It exfoliated skin cells. Inert crystals can be substitute by a dirty surface.
The diamond microdermabrasion machine does not make particles from crystals that may be inhaled into a patient’s nose or blown into the eyes unlike the microdermabrasion crystals. Diamond microdermabrasion is for use on areas around the eyes and mostly lips. Generally, the slower and smoother the movement or hand piece against the skin. The more numbers of passes over the skin. The deeper the treatment will be.
Microdermabrasion vs. Dermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is less dangerous than dermabrasion.
Dermabrasion uses more methods to delete the top layer of skin. A dermatologist may suggest dermabrasion for acne scars, scars from accidents or surgery, or to remove tattoos.
Dermabrasion is only suitable for people with fair skin. Microdermabrasion can be suitable for people with any skin color.
What Can I Expect After Treatment?
As mentioned above, it is for skin surface method. , there are little issues in terms of microdermabrasion side effects, although tenderness, swelling or minor bruising can occur.1 Typically after a treatment, your skin will be a bit pink. This usually fades within a few hours.
For a day or so afterward, it might feel like you have a minor sunburn. Otherwise, you’ll be able to go about your day right after your treatment without anyone any wiser about what you’ve had done.
Acne treatments, toners, medicated cleansers and the like will probably burn or sting if you apply them right after a microdermabrasion treatment, though. You may want to hold off using them for a day.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
Number of treatments are totally dependent on what your end goal is. For example are you on holiday and offering yourself a day at the spa? One time treatment will make your skin looking bright and gives buttery smooth feel.
A series of treatment may be needed for the proper treatment of a disease. The results you get from microdermabrasion are cumulative.
Basically 6 to 10 treatments are scheduled 7 to 14 days apart. The number of treatments vary depending on your skin’s needs and your skincare goals. The technician doing your procedure will tell you the best treatment schedule for your particular situation.