Because our skin is exposed to environmental elements, such as the harsh sun rays every day, it can get damaged from time to time. Of the many treatment options available for repairing damaged skin, microdermabrasion is one of the few that is nonintrusive and promises the very best outcome possible.
What microdermabrasion involves
This chemical-free therapy involves spraying the skin (often the damaged facial skin) with tiny crystals to rid the surface of dead skin cells, revealing younger, healthier-looking skin. Microdermabrasion also triggers the production of a new underlying layer of healthier skin cells with greater levels of collagen and elastin, the structural proteins that further improve the skin’s appearance.
In microdermabrasion, a professional uses a device, with a variable flow of vacuum suction, to maintain contact with the skin while the tiny crystals, or diamond microcrystals, get to work on the surface of the skin.
Depending on the grade of crystals your skincare expert chooses, and the percentage of vacuum suction on the device, microdermabrasion treatments can deliver very satisfactory results – leaving the skin looking and feeling smooth, brighter and rejuvenated.
Is microdermabrasion right for you?
This exfoliating technique is perfect for any healthy adult with relatively minor skin conditions or imperfections such as wrinkles, fine lines, sun damage, age spots, uneven pigmentation, skin texture problems, clogged pores or minor scars on the face.
Microdermabrasion treatments may also benefit patients with dry skin, acne or rosacea. The spray of crystals, or diamond microcrystals, can help improve, or eliminate, the imperfections associated with these skin conditions.
If you have darker skin, dermatologists recommend that you take caution when considering microdermabrasion treatments, since there is a chance the treatment could cause darkening of skin pigmentation.
Wrap up
Well, you probably know a handful of ways to make your skin look better, including a few surgical options. But, if you want to sort hyper-pigmentation, dullness, uneven skin texture and a number of other imperfections off your face for good, then microdermabrasion may be the best option for you.
Written by: Winnie Kotieno
