You may have heard of a skin treatment called microdermabrasion. A lot of day spas, medical spas, and even aesthetic plastic surgery centers offer it. But do you know what it is and what it does?
If you are hoping to reduce fine lines, crow’s feet, age spots, and acne scars, microdermabrasion may be a good choice for you. The polishing stimulates your skin to grow new cells and produce collagen. Microdermabrasion is the ideal “lunch hour” beauty treatment, taking anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour for a treatment. No anesthetic is used in the procedure. You can resume normal activities immediately and will suffer few if any side effects.
During a treatment, your esthetician will use a hand piece to emit fine crystals onto the surface of your skin. The gentle abrasion of the crystals is what gives the procedure its name: “micro” for small, “derm” for your skin, and “abrasion”. The polishing action of microdermabrasion leaves your skin with a fresh, healthy-looking glow.
What skin types benefit from microdermabrasion? Any and all skin colors and types are candidates for microdermabrasion. Even people with sensitive skin experience few side effects. The better your skin tone is, the more visible the results will be.
How often do you need microdermabrasion? This depends on your skin, and the results you are hoping to achieve. You may need as few as five treatments or as many as a dozen. The treatments are spaced several weeks apart. To keep your skin looking its best, you may also need repeat treatments after your initial program is complete.
Your esthetician may recommend a skin care program to help keep your skin looking fresh and healthy. You may also combine microdermabrasion with a light chemical peel to diminish imperfections further. A chemical peel is a chemical solution that peels away the skin’s top layers to revitalize damaged skin.