Microdermabrasion and dermabrasion treatment are
non-surgical ways of improving the texture of the skin
using a minimally abrasive instrument which gently removes the top
layer of the skin and helps reduce irregularities and freshen up and
rejuvenate your facial skin.
This treatment procedure is used for treating light scarring, sun damage, blemishes, fine facial wrinkles and
acne scarring, removing the thicker and uneven outer layer of the skin and hence provide you with a
younger looking skin. Microdermabrasion is also used for removing stretch marks.
Treating Skin With Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion Procedure
Microdermabrasion, though similar to demabrasion procedure, involves a
less aggressive approach
and the level of abrasion used is gentler. A thinner outer layer of the
skin is removed in this process. Therefore, the result you get for
removing blemishes, scars and
reducing wrinkles
is not as great as you can expect from a standard dermabrasion
treatment. But it can surely improve your skin tone and allow you to
resume your normal activities very soon.
After the procedure, your skin may
become slightly sensitive
and appear little red or pink for a day or two. There is no need to
take a break from your work for this treatment as the procedure requires
minimal downtime and is complete non-surgical and non-chemical and also
causes no bleeding. Just take care to protect your face from sun rays
and harsh environment after the procedure.
How Microdermabrasion Works?
A
diamond-tipped wand or micro-particles are used for sloughing off the
top layer, which is known as epidermis, for stimulating new skin growth.
No topical or local anesthetic is used during the procedure as the
process causes almost no discomfort.
Dermabrasion Procedure
Dermabrasion is a procedure which involves
“sanding” off of top layer of your facial skin using high speed hand-held electrical machine containing specialized
laser device.
After the procedure, your treated skin will be replaced with a new,
refreshed and smoother layer of skin. This procedure is useful for
treating wrinkles, acne scars, age spots and scarring resulting from
accidents and other skin lesions.
Local anesthetic is used for performing the procedure usually, but in
especial cases, general anesthetic may also be used. The procedure
causes crusting of the skin
and requires time to recover. The skin may remain swollen, sensitive
and appear pink for several weeks after the procedure. For going through
this treatment, you need to plan and take off time from your
work for at least 10-15 days.
After this period, you can resume your normal routine. But be sure to
protect your skin from ultra violet rays of the sun using a good quality
sun block. Dermabrasion treatment is particularly suggested for people
with active acne or for a person who has gone through a bad skin burn,
radiation treatment or chemical peel to avoid risk of infection and skin
damage.
Best Candidate for Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion
Dermabrasion
and microdermabrasion is usually performed for cosmetic reasons like
for improving the appearance and restoring self-confidence, but these
days this treatment is often
recommended for pre-cancerous skin growths, for removing acne facial scars and even for controlling acne.
Consultation with a skin care expert is necessary for determining whether you are the right candidate for this treatment or not.
