Added: 12/04/2005 |
Microdermabrasion is easy and effective for improving your skinMicrodermabrasion is a procedure, which has become very popular in the recent years. First of all, it is relatively simple if compared to other procedures in the domain of cosmetics. Second, it does not take a lot of time. And third, it is rather efficient. Microdermabrasion kit helps to cure such conditions as early signs of skin aging, various facial imperfections and sun exposure effects.
Microdermabrasion can be applied to treat facial skin, but other parts of the body as well, for example neck, hands, and arms. The procedure may be applied to the patients having dark skin. Micro dermabrasion kit may be used to cure a number of conditions. For instance, certain improvements can be made to dull, leathery or oily skin texture, enlarged pores having a tendency to contraction, it can suction and exfoliate clogged pores in the acne areas, reducing and polishing fine lines, mild acne scars, mild pigmentation and others.
The technique of microdermabrasion is based on the exfoliating and gentle resurfacing of skin. The procedure helps the skin stimulate the formation of new cells.
Microdermabrasion is also able to improve blackheads and whiteheads, some fine wrinkles and stretch marks. If needed the procedure may be performed once a week.
Before performing the procedure, a doctor invites you to a consultation where you discuss all the changes you are expecting to see and the opportunities and improvements you and your skin type are up for. The doctor informs you of all the possible risks, limitations and the cost of the procedure.
The doctor gets familiar with your medical history, thoroughly examines the treated area and gives you several instructions about the way you should prepare for the procedure.
The doctor may also ask you to stop taking medications and products containing aspirin or to give up smoking for a while in order to improve blood circulation to your facial skin. Sometimes the doctor prescribes anti-viral medication to prevent the appearance of fever blisters and cold sores after the microdermabrasion procedure. Besides, it is important to tell the doctor if you take any medicine and if you ever had fever blisters and cold sores, for instance those caused by shingles or herpes.
The procedure is rather simple. The first steps are to place goggles on your skin to protect them and to cleanse the skin. The doctor uses a special refinish micro dermabrasion kit which removes the upper level of the skin. The device sprays tiny crystals on your skin and after that suctions them back together with the loosened skin particles. The pressure is regulated in order to control the intensity of penetration. As a rule, the procedure takes about 15-30 minutes. To achieve the best possible results, it is necessary to repeat the procedure 4-8 times with the intervals of several weeks.
As for the pain, everything depends on the patient. Some people say they feel some mild irritation while some are sure they do not feel pain at all. Anesthesia is usually not needed.
As the procedure can be performed very quickly, it has earned the name "the lunchtime peel". It can be easily performed during an hour-long lunch break. The beauty of it is that a woman can make-up right after the procedure and return to her normal activities. After the procedure the skin will be a little pink but the color will go back to normal in a while.
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