Microdermabrasion is like a facial where your face is treated with tiny crystals. It may take a few sessions but it is very effective. Wrinkles and fine lines diminish and even skin that is prone to acne improves. Nowadays, it can be done at home too. Microdermabrasion is a term used for application of tiny rough grains to buff away the dead skin on the upper surface of your face. You can get a microdermabrasion treatment in a variety of ways, including salon treatments, creams and medical procedures which are usually performed on the face.
The uppermost layer of the skin is known as epidermis and the layer beneath that is known as dermis. The topmost layer of the skin is known as stratum corneum, which acts as a barrier between the outside world and the lower skin layers. It keeps everything but small molecules from getting through. When you apply lotions or creams on the uppermost layer of the skin, some moisture passes through the stratus corneum. This layer is where wrinkles and blemishes occur.
All the real action in microdermabrasion takes places at the level of stratum corneum, and the epidermis is targeted and not the dermis. This makes the process less painful. If the deeper layers of the skin are targeted, the process would be risky as well.
Is microdermabrasion same as chemical peeling?
Microdermabrasion is an advanced technique and in a nutshell much safer than chemical peels. If you use mild chemical peels like glycolic peels, the effects are not significantly felt whereas if you use deep chemical peels like phenol, you are at risk of side effects. You might also need anaesthesia because of the pain and discomfort caused by deep chemical peel. Phenol treatments generally need 1-2 weeks of bandages, painkillers and antibiotics. On the other hand, with microdermabrasion you can get up and go out in just a few hours. Some common side effects of chemical peels are swelling, burns, flaking, scars and permanent skin discolouration. The only side effects of microdermabrasion are mild redness and stinging for a few hours.
Microdermabrasion benefits
Microdermabrasion is of benefits for the following:
-Ageing skin
-Fine lines
-Wrinkles
-Brown spots / pigmentation
-Acne Skin
-Acne scars
-Congested skin
-Enlarged pores
-Blemished skin
-Dull Skin
-Thickened skin
It is affordable and less expensive than cosmetic surgery. It is painless and has the fewest side effects of all treatments. It does not need any type of anaesthetic and can be performed at a beauty salon, spa or at your own home. It helps your skin look healthy, glowing and younger. Results are visible in just a few weeks.
Who can use microdermabrasion?
People who wish to have smooth skin and healthy complexion can go for microdermabrasion. Those who are suffering from minor skin problems, which result in scars and acne can also benefit from microdermabrasion treatments. Various environmental factors are responsible for uneven texture and blotches on skin. These factors are dirt, arid climate, smoking, pollution, wind, and ultraviolet radiations. All of these factors damage the skin, by stripping it of natural elastin and collagen and making it appear rough, wrinkled, and dry. People suffering from skin problems because of all these factors can also benefit from this revolutionary procedure. Microdermabrasion creams are available on the market for people who wish to perform this easy-to-do procedure at home itself.
