During our daily routine, the skin is submitted to a lot of conditions and situations that have an impact on how healthy it is and how it looks. Some examples are sun exposure, air pollution, unhealthy diet, the stress of a busy routine or even just normal ageing. Because of this, cosmetic procedures such as facials are becoming more popular each day.
Microdermabrasion is one of these procedures that are “in” lately and you probably heard of it at some point, but it is also very likely that you don’t know much about it. There is a reason for the “hype” and the reason is that this procedure can be very useful for several conditions described below.
What is microdermabrasion and why does it work?
Starting with a short definition of microdermabrasion, it is a procedure that consists of using an abrasive yet gentle instrument to remove the outer and uneven layer of the skin. This procedure is non-chemical and non-invasive, which makes it even more attractive. In fact, microdermabrasion uses microcrystals to do the whole exfoliation process.
The microdermabrasion works in two ways:
- Removes the dead skin cells, revealing the younger looking and healthier cells underneath it.
- It stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which also improves the skin elasticity and appearance.
Although the skin might feel a bit red after the procedure, the microdermabrasion is not painful.
Indications
Microdermabrasion is non-invasive and a very versatile technique that can be used for several skin conditions, from the ones that affect mostly teenagers (such as acne), to conditions that are more related to ageing (such as wrinkles and age spots). Here are some examples of conditions that can be treated or at least improved by microdermabrasion:
- Acne
- Wrinkles
- Age Spots
- Uneven skin tone or texture
- Melasma
- Sun damage
- Clogged Pores
Counter-indications
To avoid damages to the skin, the patient should not do many “potentially aggressive” procedures in a short amount of time. So, this is not indicated for patients that had recent skin procedures such as chemical peel or collagen injections or even waxing. Microdermabrasion is also not indicated for people with deep scars and/or active keloids.
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