Microdermabrasion: Procedure & Benefits

Microdermabrasion Procedure

A microdermabrasion in-office procedure typically lasts an hour. Usually, a skin care specialist with a license does it.

You will be seated in a recliner for the duration of your visit. Anesthesia or a numbing medication is not required during microdermabrasion.

To apply the particles or remove the skin's outer layer in the desired locations, your healthcare provider will use a handheld instrument. Moisturizer and sunscreen will be applied at the end of the procedure.

Based on the particular device utilized for microdermabrasion, there are a few alternative ways to do the procedure:

• Diamond-tip handpiece: Using a handpiece with a diamond tip, the skin care specialist will gently scrub away the dead skin cells from your skin. The depth of the abrasion may be affected by the force applied to the handpiece and the length of time the suction is held on the skin. With this type of microdermabrasion application, the more delicate facial areas, such as those surrounding the eyes, are often treated.
• Crystal microdermabrasion: The top layers of skin are removed using a handpiece that releases small crystals that are gently sprayed onto the skin. Similar to the diamond-tip handpiece, dead skin cells are promptly suctioned off.
• Hydradermabrasion: The hydradermabrasion technique was only recently developed. Exfoliation without crystals and product injection into the skin must be done simultaneously. As a result of this operation, your skin would produce more collagen and receive more blood flow.

Microdermabrasion Recovery Time

The majority of people do not require recovery time following microdermabrasion. If there are any side effects, they usually go away within a few days. Most people's skin will heal sufficiently to allow for another microdermabrasion session in a week.

Microdermabrasion Benefits

The benefits of microdermabrasion include the following:

• Enhances the texture of the skin: Coarse skin can be treated by microdermabrasion. The treatment's microcrystals aid in removing the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal supple new tissue beneath.
• Lessens scarring: Microdermabrasion can help heal damaged tissue by softening the edges and surface of scars and by promoting the creation of collagen, which creates healthy new skin cells.
• Lightens the pigment: Treatments for microdermabrasion include those that can balance out skin tone, reducing the visibility of age spots and other pigmentation issues.
• Non-invasive: Microdermabrasion removes dead skin without inserting instruments through the skin.
• Lessens wrinkles: Microdermabrasion can reduce surface wrinkles and encourage the production of collagen.
• Enhances the skin’s glow: Microdermabrasion removes the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal new, healthy skin.
• Removes creases: Microdermabrasion can make age spots and other skin imperfections look better by making them appear lighter.
• Suitable for the majority of skin types: Due to its lack of chemicals and light, microdermabrasion is safe for all skin types, including the most delicate.
• Lessen clogged pores: By removing oil and dead skin cells, microdermabrasion can heal clogged pores, but when combined with alpha hydroxy acids, it becomes even more effective.
• Painless: Microdermabrasion can help lighten age spots and uneven pigmentation while also reducing small lines and wrinkles and improving the texture and appearance of your skin as painlessly as possible.