What is Micro Dermabrasion?
If you have heard friends and co-workers talking endlessly about microdermabrasion and find yourself wondering, "What is microdermabrasion?" you should know that this non-invasive procedure can be a great way to improve the condition of your skin.
If you want great-looking skin the answer is not creams or elixirs, it's microdermabrasion.
Microdermabrasion is usually administered by a plastic surgeon or aesthetician and the procedure involves blasting the surface of the skin with a mist of particles to remove dirt and dead skin.
Plastic surgeons and aestheticians typically use a specialized tool that passes a spray of aluminum dioxide or table salt crystals over the skin's surface and then vacuums up any debris that has been loosened by this particle spray.
The person administering the treatment is usually able to adjust the intensity of the treatment to the customized needs and expectations of individual patients. Microdermabrasion specialists are usually able to offer a light buffing for those people who are looking to remove surface imperfections on their skin and they can also offer deep exfoliation to people who want to address deeper skin damage.
Mild Redness
After the procedure patients may notice a mild redness in the treated areas but typically this subsides after a few hours.
Most microdermabrasion professionals will advise their clients to return for several treatments in order to achieve and maintain optimum results.
As part of the micro-dermabrasion treatment most plastic surgeons and aestheticians will apply a re-hydrating toner, moisturizer, and sunscreen to the patient's face to maximize the microdermabrasion results and leave the skin looking healthy and glowing.
As a precaution, microdermabrasion patients are often advised to avoid direct sun exposure for at least a week after their procedure. It is also recommended that patients who opt for this treatment avoid liquid foundations or pressed powder foundations for 24 hours so that the skin will not be irritated.
Now that you know the ins and outs of microdermabrasion you can take advantage of all of the perks that the procedure can offer including a smooth, fresh, rejuvenated complexion.
If you have any questions about micro dermabrasion or if You would like to schedule a free consultation with a micro dermabrasion doctor in your area, fill in the form on the right-hand side of this page and one of our experts will contact you shortly!
During the microdermabrasion procedure a hand-held sandblasting and vacuuming device is used to continually blast fine particles of table salt or aluminum oxide at the skin. The particles are then sucked up into this device along with any dirt and dead skin that has become dislodged.
The length of the microdermabrasion procedure is typically between 15 and 45 minutes though patients that are having the procedure performed on the neck and upper chest area may have to undergo microdermabrasion treatments that last up to an hour.
No anesthesia
The microdermabrasion procedure does not require the use of anesthesia and it is always usually done on an outpatient basis. In fact, some people even have this procedure during their lunch hour and return to work afterwards.
Patients might feel a bit of tingling or slight stinging after the procedure but there should be no significant pain if the procedure has been administered correctly.
Usually microdermabrasion patients will be required to have a series of initial treatments in order to achieve a dramatic result and once that result is obtained it is usually recommended that patients return for periodic treatments to maintain their results.
Typical microdermabrasion candidates are people who have a dull, oily or leathery skin texture, people who have clogged or enlarged pores, people who have fine lines cause by sun exposure or aging and people who have skin pigment irregularities. Basically anyone who wants to rejuvenate the look of his or her skin should look into the procedure.
First microdermabrasion gained popularity in Europe and now the procedure is gaining increased acclaim in the United States with each passing year. This is because microdermabrasion is a non-invasive procedure that is applied to the skin surface so although the results can be dramatic, the risk is minimal.
If you have any questions about micro dermabrasion or if You would like to schedule a free consultation with a micro dermabrasion doctor in your area, fill in the form on the right-hand side of this page and one of our experts will contact you shortly!
Although microdermabrasion has become quite popular over the past few years it is not a procedure that should be taken lightly. The actual procedure deals with the removal of outer layers of skin and although it is not as serious as dermabrasion, only licensed professionals should administer this sort of treatment.
The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and various cosmetic surgery organizations have drafted micro dermabrasion regulations but because the procedure is relatively
new, regulations tend to vary from state to state.
On one hand, in Florida a spa professional is allowed to perform microdermabrasion on the head, neck, and scalp without supervision but on the other hand in South Carolina a doctor is required to supervise the procedure. In California there are state issued licenses that permit certain practitioners to perform microdermabrasion.
Unified training regulations
Several agencies like the National Coalition of Esthetician and Related Associations (NCEA) are pushing for unified microdermabrasion training regulations, but they are finding that keeping track of every practice in the country is an arduous task.
Micro dermabrasion regulations vary most significantly when it comes to the training that certain individuals require to perform this procedure.
The Food and Drug Administration classifies microdermabrasion as a category 1 prescription cosmetic device and as such the procedure is only intended only to affect the outer layer of the skin. The procedure is not intended to alter the skin's structure or function but an unskilled practitioner could accidentally strip away deeper skin layers with an improper technique.
With the state of microdermabrasion regulations in a mild state of disarray, it is the microdermabrasion customer's responsibility to ensure that their particular practitioner is well trained and has equipment that is up to date, well maintained and effective.
Better results will always come from more experienced practioners so if you are interested in microdermabrasion contact a board certified plastic surgeon in your area who specializes in this procedure and you will be sure to receive a quality result.
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