 Microdermabrasion procedure as solution for those who want to improve skin condition
Added: 01/19/2006 |
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Microdermabrasion procedure can be defined as a skin-freshening technique that makes skin vibrant and healthy and look smooth and really beautiful. The procedure has a number of advantages. It causes almost no pain. It does not cause discomfort after the procedure and does not require down time. So, the patient can return to his normal activities on the operation day.
Microdermabrasion procedure is a skin-freshening technique involving “sandblasting” the skin with the help of baking soda, corn bob granules, salt and aluminium oxide crystals. The aim of the procedure is to remove the dead cells and the top layer of the skin. Microdermabrasion procedure also stimulates the development of new cells in the deeper layers of the dermis. It is necessary to remember that all patients are different and microdermabrasion procedure cannot be equally effective for everyone. However, if you can afford it, it is a good treat that does not require any recovery time. If applied regularly, the procedure can be very beneficial to your skin. First of all, it helps repair facial skin and perfectly clears pores. Second, it prevents the appearance of new break outs. Moreover, the procedure stimulates the production of collagen, which makes your skin look smooth and beautiful.
The best candidates for microdermabrasion procedure are those with blotchy and acne prone skin, rhytides, large pores, sebaceous hyperplasia, small scars, keratoses and milia. You can also be a good candidate for the procedure if you have uneven texture and sun damage of your skin and would like to improve your skin.
Microdermabrasion is not recommended for those who have undiagnosed lesions, warts, weeping acne (stages and 4), immune system disorders, unstable diabetes, active keloids, recent herpes outbreaks and active rosacea.
In general, the procedure is almost painless though it may sting a bit in the area around the eyes. The skin of the patient may look more pink than usual; the patient can also feel that his skin is hot. But the symptoms last only for about a day.
A lot of patients describe the sensation during the procedure as a slight windburn. The intensity level depends on your own wish. Nevertheless, the discomfort from the procedure is minimal, if any. Traditionally, the treatment of the face lasts for 20-30 minutes. If you have the procedure on the upper chest area and on the neck, the procedure may last up to an hour.
Usually the course of microdermabrasion includes 4-8 procedures which are performed at an interval of 2 weeks. Specialists also recommend taking additional treatments every 1-3 months in order to maintain the perfect condition of skin. Most of the patients can see the results from the procedure after one or two treatments. But the additional treatments help improve the results.
The results after the procedure can be really amazing. First of all it will look really soft and smooth. The patients usually feel their skin as healthy and vibrant. One of the most important advantages of microdermabrasion is that it does not require recovery time and causes no discomfort. So, you can return to your normal activities right after the procedure.
If to have a series of the treatments, it is possible to reduce the look of superficial wrinkles and fine lines. The procedure is able to reduce blemishes caused by the sun damage and remove thickened skin caused by different environmental factors.
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