Microdermabrasion – Wonderful Skin Freshening Technique

Microdermabrasion, one of the most recent skin care techniques that is crossed over from Hollywood to the mainstream.

It has become so popular as an instant face-lift. It is an effective alternative to costlier and more invasive plastic surgeries.

Do you know what exactly it is, how does it work and what changes does it bring on your face?

Microdermabrasion can make your skin look younger and smoother and give you new look (Getting New Look).

Microdermabrasion is also known as power peel, particle resurfacing, parsian peel and derma peel.

Microdermabrasion is a procedure in which the stratum corneum (dead outermost surface of the skin) is moderately or completely removed by light abrasion. This procedure removes sun-damaged skin, removes scars and dark spots on your skin.

The technique uses a powerful device to spray microcrystals of aluminum dioxide across your skin’s surface. Aluminum dioxide is a very hard, very fine, sand like a material that bursts away the uppermost layer of dead skin cells on your skin’s epidermis. It is not a painful procedure and it doesn’t need anesthetic.

The effective benefits of microdermabrasion include:

• Least invasive dermatological procedure


• More affordable than various other cosmetic procedures


• Painless procedure


• Available in as microdermabrasion kits and systems


• Fewer side effects


• Effective for all skin types and colors


• No need of anesthesia


• Can be performed at beauty salon, spa or at physician’s office


• Makes your skin look healthy, younger and glowing


• Diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, coarse textured skin and enlarged pores

There is little evidence that microdermabrasion stimulates the formation of collagen. Also, this procedure is used to treat acne, but the procedure must be periodically repeated to give best results.

You may feel slight discomfort when received the treatment around the sensitive tissues of your nose, mouth. After completing the treatment, your physician removes the traces of aluminum dioxide powder.

Caution with microdermabrasion procedure:

• Before undergoing the procedure, know how much experience does the physican has. Sometimes, the results of the procedure depend on their experience.


• Ensure that all the aluminum dioxide traces are removed completely.


• Apply sunscreen lotion and avoid sun exposure after receiving the procedure.


• People with sensitive, easily reddend skin and skin with acne breakouts should take some precautions before and after undergoing the treatment.

Microdermabrasion treatment takes about 30-45 minutes. Number of sessions needed mainly depend on the severity of your skin’s condition. After receiving the treatment, you may experience flaking and slight dryness for few days.

The results of the treatment last longer, but it depends on the severity of your damaged skin and number of sessions you have taken. Initially, you may need 2 sessions for a month, but as time passes, you may need one session a month.

With microdermabrasion treatment, there is no need of recovery time. You can return to your normal activities after the treatment.