Article: All About Microdermabrasion

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Issued July 15, 2007

Article: All About Microdermabrasion

All About Microdermabrasion

Time inevitably takes its toll on your skin. Exposure to the elements causes it to become damaged and dull. The natural process of cell renewal (exfoliation) slows as we age and is affected by our natural environment. Other factors, such as age, genetics, hormone balance, lack of minerals, and inadequate diet, all influence epidermal cellular turnover and the production of new, healthy cells. Removal of the superficial dead cells thickens the epidermis and increases the production of new skin cells along with the production of collagen and Elastin.
Microdermabrasion can leave your skin softer, smoother and fresher looking than you may even have thought possible.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion was developed in Europe many years ago and has been an acceptable skin treatment procedure in the US for a few years. Aluminum Oxide crystals or coronum are projected onto the skin with an air stream in a safe and uniform manner to painlessly exfoliate the upper layers of the dead skin cells of the epidermis. These crystals, along with dead skin cells, are vacuumed into a closed filter container and discarded. A control gauge allows for increased vacuum for more aggressive peel and decrease vacuum for a more gentle peel.

Alternative to chemical or laser peels

Microdermabrasion particle resurfacing offers patients a safe and effective alternative to either chemical or laser peels. Easily exfoliate your skin without extended periods of irritation and redness. Ideal for anyone who wants to improve skin appearance and reverse the aging process. From scarring and moderate wrinkles to sun damage and acne. Microdermabrasion can make a beautiful difference to your skin. This process involves far less pain and recovery time than laser or chemical peels, with no anesthesia or irritation.

Microdermabrasion leaves your skin smooth and clean with mild erythema. Blackheads and loosened, whiteheads become unsurfaced, hyper pigmentation lightens and acne scars, enlarged pores and epidermal wrinkles become less prominent. Blood, containing oxygen and nutrients, is drawn to the surface to feed and repair cells. The microdermabrasion process should be approached in a service of at least six peels to achieve a lasting effect. Clients should come for a treatment every ten days to two weeks depending on the aggressiveness of the peel. A proper skin care program combined with microdermabrasion is key and will double the results of the treatment.

Anti-wrinkle, hydrating creams and treatments may help.

Microdermabrasion does not require pretreatment or topical anesthesia and can be performed on any part of the body and on any skin color and type even sensitive and ethnic skin. Best of all, the cost is a fraction of a laser or cosmetic surgery with no "down time." The procedure is completely safe, offers minimal discomfort and is performed in a sterile environment by trained microdermabrasion therapists.

Microdermabrasion is ideal for all ages and treats all parts of the body. With repeated treatments, fine facial lines, wrinkles, brown spots, acne and chicken pox scars, dull and congested skin, blemished and thickened skin, scars of all types, may all be improved or eliminated. Even active acne can successfully be controlled in just a few treatments. Best of all, you'll be able to see a clearer, smoother, more refined skin texture in just a few short treatments.

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