Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion is a quick and painless treatment that accelerates the rate at which dead skin is exfoliated, and jump-starts the proliferation of new skin cells. Your dermatologist (or aesthetician) may recommend a series of microdermabrasion treatments, which can treat hyperpigmentation, sun-damaged spots, dryness, fine lines and wrinkles and even minor acne scars. Microdermabrasion can be coupled with just about any other type of skin treatment and is usually recommended to be done every few weeks to every two or three months. “Exfoliation has many benefits. The most obvious is the elimination of the dead skin, which allows treatment products to better penetrate the skin,” says West Palm Beach dermatologist Kenneth Beer, MD. “By removing this layer, called the stratum corneum, irregular pigment can be tackled, too. You'll also see improvement in the skin's overall appearance and texture. Microdermabrasion goes deeper than other modes of exfoliation to help the skin replenish itself by stimulating cell regrowth.”

Suitable for all but the most sensitive skins, microdermabrasion combines vacuum suction with tiny abrasive crystals to polish away the uppermost layer of skin, eliminating roughness as well as fine lines and wrinkles. It is a quick and virtually pain-free procedure that uses tiny, rough aluminum crystals to vigorously exfoliate the top layer of the skin, removing dead skin cells. 

Microdermabrasion works best for anyone looking to revitalize their skin. If you have any of these conditions, you are a candidate for microdermabrasion:

•  Fine lines and wrinkles
•  Hyperpigmentation or sun spots
•  Dry skin
•  Minor acne scars
•  Blemishes or large pores

People with very sensitive skin.

Microdermabrasion is a painless non-invasive treatment that takes less than an hour to perform. A diamond- or bristle-tip head is used to lightly “buff” the skin, gently lifting away dead skin cells that contribute to a lackluster appearance. Microdermabrasion may be paired with other treatments, such as a facial.

Directly after your treatment, your skin may look flushed or even pink, and over the next few days, you may experience minor flaking and dryness. But once the discolored skin has flaked off, new evenly pigmented skin will surface.

Microdermabrasion, for the most part, is a downtime-free procedure. But, because it involves removing the top layers of skin, you may experience slight redness for a few hours after your treatment. To prevent further skin irritation, avoid damaging elements such as sun exposure.

• Wait until your skin is fully healed before using a self-tanner; otherwise, you can end up with uneven results.

• Opt for diamond-based microdermabrasion treatments as opposed to those utiilzing aluminium oxide crystals, which are not safe to use around the eyes.