Microdermabrasion has become one of the most popular skin care treatments from Hollywood to the public. The result after the the treatment is usually immediate and visible. But what exactly is microdermabrasion?

What is microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is a non-chemical non-invasive skin exfoliation with the use of tiny crystals. The procedure removes the dead outer layer of the skin’s surface so the underneath new and healthy skin will be revealed. During the treatment, the machine will gently exfoliate the skin with a crystal/diamond tip and then a built-in vacuum will suck away the dead cells.

What are the benefits of microdermabrasion?

Microdermabrasion is safe and works on all skin types and colors. It does not require any medication or numbing agents. It should not be painful but it may be a little bit uncomfortable during the procedure. After the treatment, the skin may be temporarily pink and feel tight, which will fully recover within 24 hours.

Microdermabrasion can be used on both the faces and most areas of body. Here are some common skin conditions that microdermabrasion can help with:

Oily/Dull Skin; Clogged Pores; Acne/Blackheads
Microdermabrasion is especially effective in removing blackheads. The exfoliation removes the top of blackheads and the suction cleans the hardened oily contents in the pores. The areas with acne, such as face, back and chest, can also be treated by microdermabrasion, which cleans out the waste products from the bumps.

Enlarged Pores
After microdermabrasion clears out the pores, you can see the decrease of pore size. This is because as the pores are unclogged, there is no longer debris holding them open, resulting in the pore reducing in size.

Acne scar
Microdermabrasion works best for certain types of depressed acne scars. Microdermabrasion can increase the rate of the production of collagen and elastin. These proteins contribute to the healing of acne scars.

Wrinkles and fine lines
Microdermabrasion can diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. When the treatment removes the top layer of the skin, the wrinkles and fine lines become less visible. Besides, microdermabrasion stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which speeds up the skin cell renewal.

Uneven pigmentation
Because microdermabrasion removes the dead outlayer of the skin, the pigmented areas will appear lighter immediately. Microdermabrasion also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which speeds up the skin cell renewal. The speeding up cell turnover builds up a stronger and healthier skin, which causes the skin tone more even.

How many treatments are required?

After the consultation, your doctor or technician will tell you how many treatments you need. Depending on different people, the amount of treatments will be varied. Two treatments are usually two weeks apart.

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