Microdermabrasion is one simple, quick and convenient skin care procedure or
technique used for facial repair. This technique is used as an effective and
efficient
alternative to more costlier procedures like plastic surgery,
dangerous chemical peels and
Botox injections used for wrinkle removal or aging effects. Microdermabrasion
is being used by general public particularly men at a increasing rate instead
of other therapies.
This procedure is becoming very popular in
patients showing the early signs sun exposure, aging, and other facial
imperfections. As it doesn't inflicts any wounds, cuts to the delicate skins surface, the
procedure makes going through it with little to no discomfort, and faster recovery.
However persons going under this therapy do experience redness, swelling at the
area of application for about 1 hour immediately after the microdermabrasion
procedure.
Microdermabrasion is also being done not only for the face
but also for
neck region, chest, arms and hands. It has been found to be worthy and
effective for patients with darker skin
complexions.
Precautions before a Microdermabrasion session:
It is necessary for the patient to undertake the following measures before
advancing for microdermabrasion to get full benefits and avoid any poor or
concerning results.
- Don't go through the microdermabration treatment if you recently had any sunburn.
- Stop using topical agents such as alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic acids and Retin
A for some days before taking microdermabrasion
treatment.
- If you have any facial skin disorders take up the treatment only after
consulting with the health care provider about it. Like if you have acne or
pimples or any other skin ailments.
- In case you experience red streaking after the procedure which may be
because of above intense strokes or very sensitive skin, you shouln't take up
any subsequent
treatments until everything has got fine.
Whether done with a product at home or in a professional setting with a
specialized tool, the principal of microdermabrasion is the same.
Our skin
has two main layers. The topmost layer is known as the stratum corneum which
comprises of dead skin cells on top of another layer of cells that are going
through the process of maturing. This layer comes in the contact of the outside
world and acts as a barrier between the outside world and internal body
organs/parts.
With microdermabration this top layer of skin
is removed and the body sees this as an injury and then starts getting it
repaired with new cells. Done in a solan, the professional who does the job
probably is a dermatologist and uses some special tools to carry out the
procedure.
There are microdermabrasion creams, lotions and scrubs available which a person
can apply at home as an alternative to going into a salon. Al these products
have near same action as one gets in a salon from a professonal. The home treatments
are much cheaper and range between $50 to $80.
