Friday, May 10, 2013

The Non Invasive Process Known as Microdermabrasion

By Mats Sumellin


There is a method for rejuvenation of the skin that is gaining acceptance in recent years called microdermabrasion. A patient can have this done for relatively little cost, and it is noninvasive and is not painful. It has also been an attractive alternative for those not quite ready for facial injections, laser procedures or cosmetic surgeries.

Microdermabrasion can soften fine lines and wrinkles, decrease pore size, help smooth coarsely textured skin, reduce superficial hyper-pigmentation (age spots), and decrease the appearance of scarring. Collagen growth will be stimulated as skin creams can permeate deeper, and this will be something that makes the skin look brighter and more radiant.

Microdermabrasion is a powerful exfoliation performed with special equipment. This process removes the uppermost layer of dead skin cells from the skin.

The crystal microdermabrasion device consists of a compressor that draws in air through a hand-held wand. A vacuum is produced as the wand makes contact with a patient's skin. Aluminum oxide crystals are directed across the skin's surface, picking up dead surface skin cells along the way. The crystals and dead skin cells are quickly sucked up through a different tube in the same wand.

There is also another type of microdermabrasion that uses a diamond-tip and a vacuum, but crystals are not necessary for this kind. Similarly, a vacuum is used but this time, the diamond tip does the work of dislodging the dead skin cells. Depending on the condition and type of the patient's skin, the specific type of tip is chosen. Diamond-tip microdermabrasion is less uncomfortable, but achieves the same results as crystal microdermabrasion. For a patient with sensitive skin, it makes more sense.

The effects of this process are already very striking, and if the technician is skilled and experienced, it is even better. For skin that is rougher, more treatments will be required for the desired effect, and in most cases several treatments are necessary. After the first treatment is completed, a clearer picture of the overall treatment process will be planned out, and implemented, depending on skin condition among other factors. Most people are very pleased with the initial results of their first treatment session, but it may take several sessions to address all of the problems and issues with your complexion. It is generally advised to follow up with regular maintenance treatments every 3-4 months. And because the machine can be adjusted depending on skin type and condition, even people with sensitive skin can get a treatment from a skilled professional.

This is a safe, non-surgical, and highly demanded process, but it does not mean that side effects from microdermabrasion are not possible occasionally. As mentioned, the microdermabrasion treatment sandblasts the skin which will slightly traumatize it and create a reaction. Typically, some redness, tightness and very light bruising will occur along with possible sensitivity. This is normal and will only last several hours. Abrasions that are relatively minor have been known to occur, isolated minor bleeding can also happen. Risks are very small from microdermabrasion, the materials used are not harmful at all, and there is practically no risk that is associated with these procedures. When compared to facial peels that use lasers or chemical agents it is much safer.




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