Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion is recent technology designed to provide active exfoliation and the rejuvenation of your facial skin. It can:
- Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduce damaged skin appearance
- Decrease large pores
- Provide for a smoother skin surface
- Exfoliate facial skin for a refreshed glow
- Improve any skin discoloration
- Diminish the presence of age spots and blackheads
- Reduce all facial scars, including acne scars
- Increase circulation for healthier facial skin
The procedure is non-invasive allowing for no down time and less discomfort.
How Microdermabrasion Works
Microdermabrasion delivers particle skin resurfacing by the controlled spraying of fine crystals (100 microns in size) under pressure while vacuuming its debris simultaneously. This procedure improves the markings left by acne, acne scarring, sun damage, etc., without altering your skin’s integrity.
With microdermabrasion’s precision, the treatment is almost painless. With added treatments, younger and softer skin will be exposed at the skin surface, creating positive changes in color, appearance, and texture.
As a rejuvenation treatment for the face, microdermabrasion effectively reduces surface blemishes while also stimulating collagen growth in the skin. Higher collagen levels will generate a softer, younger facial appearance while also promoting healthy skin.
There are two general methods for microdermabrasion:
Crystal Microdermabrasion
With crystal microdermabrasion, a handpiece projects crystals onto the skin surface, causing a gentle abrasion or polishing process. The dead skin cells along with the crystals are then suctioned off immediately with the same handpiece or in a secondary process.
Diamond-Tip Microdermabrasion
With Diamond-Tip Microdermabrasion, a diamond-tip handpiece gently chafes and exfoliates dead skin cells. Similar to crystal microdermabrasion, the dead skin is vacuumed off instantly in the same handpiece or with a secondary process. The diamond-tip microdermabrasion is a safer procedure for areas with sensitive skin like close to the eyes.
Microdermabrasion may work in concert with a light chemical peel to maximize its result. After treatments, a topical cream with SPF will be applied to hydrate and protect the treated areas.
Note: if a serious skin condition such as active rosacea, eczema, widespread acne, or dermatitis, then your skin care professional might have other recommendations for you. Open sores, skin lesions, herpes breakouts, and other medical conditions may require other treatments before microdermabrasion.
Are You a Good Candidate for Microdermabrasion?
There are almost no skin type restrictions for microdermabrasion. Here are some common issues why patients consider this procedure:
- Desire for brightening skin and a healthy glow
- Sun damage, acne scars, or fine lines
- Problems with clogged pores causing blackheads or whiteheads
- A desire to maintain clearer and healthier complexion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Results are instant with no downtime, pain, or side effects
- Improved complexion with diminishing scars, wrinkles, and skin spots
- Can be used for all skin types and colors
Cons
- Not effective with serious skin conditions such as active rosacea, deep acne, eczema, or dermatitis
- Requires a series of treatments for maximum effectiveness
- Skin is sensitive to the sun right after treatment
What to Expect on the Day of Treatment?
A microdermabrasion treatment may be performed in an accredited hospital, free-standing ambulatory facility, or office-based surgical suite. Each session requires thirty minutes to one hour to complete.
Patients are permitted to go home after a short observation period unless other plans were made for immediate post-treatment recovery.
Results from Microdermabrasion
The best outcomes result from multiple treatments. It is best to create a microdermabrasion treatment plan where your skin type, skin issues, and desired outcome determine the number of procedures and their frequency.
It is vital to carefully protect your skin for the first several days after microdermabrasion. You should practice proper skin care including wearing the right sunblock and avoiding direct sunlight.
Microdermabrasion in Toronto to attain youthful facial skin and diminish blemishes and imperfections
