Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive process used for renewing the skin texture and tone. Besides, this process can enhance the appearance of wrinkles, sun damage, age spots, fine lines, melasma, acne scarring and many other types of skin conditions and concerns. This process is safe for almost every skin color and type. People usually choose Microdermabrasion treatment for the following skin related issues:

1. Blackheads and enlarged pores

2. Wrinkles and fine lines

3. Acne scars and acne

4. Brown spots, age spots, and hyperpigmentation

5. Uneven skin texture and tone

6. Dull skin complexion

7. Stretch marks

8. Sun damage

9. Melasma

The treatment of microdermabrasion is often performed at the skin spa, salon or at the dermatologist’s clinic. But if you never had gone through this process earlier, then you must know what happens during the Microdermabrasion treatment. Let’s get the details:

What happens during the Microdermabrasion procedure?

The Microdermabrasion procedure mainly involves several steps. These include:

• First of all, the skin of the patient is cleaned at the outset by using a soothing, deep cleansing foam or gel. This is done to remove the dust, makeup, natural oils and impurities

• Then the areas to be treated are marked

• Next, the professional may administer some amount of anesthesia to the patient depending on her/his condition. Anesthesia is offered as in some cases the skin is stretched to offer some tension to scrap off the dead skin effectively.

• After that, the professional directs the stream of micro aluminum oxide crystals by using a microdermabrasion system or a handpiece. This is helpful in exfoliating the skin. Besides, the handpiece removes all the crystals and the skin debris with the help of the suction power.

• After completing this process, a nourishing sun blocking cream is used on the skin. And the entire process takes around 20 to 60 minutes.

Some more details about the Microdermabrasion procedure:

There are two types of Microdermabrasion procedures are used in the Microdermabrasion treatment. Both of the methods are effective in exfoliating the skin thoroughly.

• Crystal microdermabrasion: This process uses a crystal-emitting handpiece for spraying on fine crystals gently on the face to remove the outer skin layer. At the same time, the handpiece suctions off the dead skin cells right away. Different types of crystals are mainly used in this process and the most popular ones are sodium bicarbonate and aluminum oxide.

• Diamond-tip microdermabrasion: In this process, the handpiece gently exfoliates and suction off the dead cells in the skin. Here the depth of abrasion is affected by the pressure used on the handpiece and for the time period. Being gentle, this method is mostly used in the sensitive areas of the face like near the eyes.

Conclusion:

The Microdermabrasion procedure has a number of benefits. With this treatment, it is possible to make the skin look radiant and feel smooth and soft. And after a series of Microdermabrasion procedure, blackheads and pore blockages are completely reduced. Besides, this process also softens the fine lines.