Microdermabrasion: What It Is, How It Works, and Who It’s Perfect For
Microdermabrasion is a deep exfoliation treatment without any invasive processes being involved. It helps to make your skin surface smoother by removing the impurities and lightens your skin by increasing cell turnover, and it can also reduce the signs of aging. Generally it can quickly, easily, and with very little or no downtime harmonize your skin color and texture.
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Microdermabrasion: This glow-boosting microdermabrasion treatment refines texture and reveals fresh skin, then is tailored with a Vitamin C infusion or an enzyme treatment to enhance results. A cooling, hydrating algae mask completes the service, leaving your skin soothed, plump, and radiant.
Woman receiving Microdermabrasion treatment.
What is Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a skin exfoliation treatment that gently removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells. The treatment involves the use of a specialized device that exfoliates while clearing away debris and impurities. What you get is skin that is smoother, brighter, and youthful looking. Microdermabrasion, unlike deep resurfacing treatments or chemical peels, works on the upper layer of skin thus making it: non- invasive, comfortable, low risk, and with minimal downtime.
How Microdermabrasion Renews and Revives Your Skin
Microdermabrasion is a procedure that involves manual exfoliation of the top dead layer of the skin, while also improving blood circulation, which naturally activates the skin renewal process. The benefits are higher cell turnover, enhanced blood flow, efficient absorption of products, and a visibly brighter and smoother skin.
One of the advantages of microdermabrasion is that it can be used to treat a number of skin problems such as:
Dull and tired skin
Uneven or rough texture
Acne scars
Enlarged pores
Fine lines
Hyperpigmentation and sun damage
Woman observing her skin.
What to Expect: Recovery, Results & Who It’s For
Microdermabrasion has become extremely popular mostly because it doesn't require a lot of downtime at all, in fact, you can even get it done during your lunch break!
You may see a bit of redness after your treatment, similar to a very slight sunburn, or your skin might be sensitive, but these effects usually go away in just a few hours.
Sessions every 4-6 weeks help to maintain the skin, while sessions every 2-4 weeks help to fix skin texture or pigmentation. Between microdermabrasion treatments, your skin has time to heal and naturally regenerate, so you get the best outcome over time.
Even though microdermabrasion is effective for most skin types, skin therapists will not recommend such treatments to patients with:
Active rosacea
Severe acne inflammation
Very sensitive skin
Skin wounds and infections
A skincare professional consultation will guarantee that the treatment you receive is safe and perfectly tailored to your skin needs.
