Microdermabrasion

What Is Microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is popularly known as the ‘lunch time peel’. It is a non-invasive procedure that gently uses crystals or diamond chips in order to rub away the outermost layer of your skin or what’s known as the epidermis. A lot of people undergo this particular type of beauty treatment because it results to fresher-looking skin without any trace of blemishes.

When a specialist performs this procedure, a specially designed machine is used and what it does is generate a closed system of airflow with the use of compressors. When this takes place, the crystal or diamond particles end up being mixed into the said airflow, which is then pushed outwards through a hand-held wand or tube on the skin’s surface. Do not worry about the crystals or cellular debris because these are successfully vacuumed back into the machine and go into a separate compartment.

Some Factors That Affect Abrasion Strength

1. Airflow speed
2. Amount or number of crystal particles applied to the skin per second
3. Number of times the tube or wand passes across the skin
4. Person’s skin type and its thickness

Microdermabrasion Side Effects and Risks

• If the machine that is being used does not include a humidifier, this will most likely lead to an uneven abrade since this is what keeps the crystals dry. While this is not considered a major issue, you may become disappointed with the inconsistency of your skin’s improvement.

• After the treatment is done, you may immediately notice a slight redness of skin. This usually goes away within an hour or twenty-four hours.

• More treatment or sessions might be required, depending on your skin type. When this kind of scenario occurs, treatments are usually done using a lower setting. You must know that while this procedure is for all skin types, there are certain ones that require milder treatments, such as Asian skin.

With that said, you should remember that there have not been a significant number of instances wherein this treatment resulted to skin damage or the like since it is a gentle process just like other skin resurfacing peels.

The Top Microdermabrasion Results

• Skin Renewal- this is considered to be one of the most important benefits since it deals with the stimulation of your skin’s natural renewal function. Microdermabrasion stimulates the blood flow towards your skin, which results to a faster skin renewal process. You will have skin that looks and feels fresher.

• Clean Skin- it is said that right after you get this treatment, your skin will immediately feel unbelievably clean. This is because of the abrasion process that uses mild crystals to remove all debris from your skin’s surface. Clean skin prevents breakouts and uneven skin texture.

• Collagen Production- Your body’s tissues, which include the skin, tendons, muscle, and bones all bind because of collagen. When you get this treatment, new collagen is stimulated and this renewed production is also considered a very important benefit.

• Reduced Wrinkles and Fine Lines- Because there is renewed collagen production, what happens is that you will have less wrinkles and visible lines. There are also those who notice an improvement in their sagging skin.

• Solution to Oily Skin- people end up with oily skin because of excess sebum, which is a natural skin lubricant. This usually results to a rougher and thicker skin texture, as well as a shiny surface. With this procedure, you will have fewer skin problems due to oily skin since you will have less clogged pores, breakouts, and dead skin cell accumulation.

This is truly an effective way to get your youth back with a clearer and brighter complexion. Along with this treatment, you may also want to consider getting a Photofacial or a Perlane procedure done in order to have great-looking skin.