Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive procedure that clears the pores in the skin and also improves complexion.
This minor procedure involves gently clearing away layers of skin with crystals of aluminum oxide, vitamin C, and other kinds of mild abrasives.
These crystals remove the top layer (epidermal layer) of the skin comprising dead skin cells, which promotes the production of new skin cells in the deepest (basal) layer of the dermis.
Apart from stimulating skin proteins such as collagen, a microdermabrasion facial also improves the appearance and texture of the skin and reduces the appearance of blemishes that are caused due to sun damage.
This is one of the most popular skin rejuvenation techniques that repairs facial skin that has extensive sun damage.
The fine buffer has a tiny vacuum cleaner like tip that is used during the treatment process.
It combines suction with gentle cleaning to remove the outer dead layer of the skin sprays tiny crystals across the face.
More often than not, multiple treatment sessions are required due to the impact of the sun and various other environmental factors.
With the use of varying degrees of controlled air pressure and vacuum, aluminum oxide crystals are gently blown onto the skin, resulting in a reduction of surface wrinkles, and a refinement of scarring, large pores, and pigmented areas.
In addition, they also have other features that enable the infusion of therapeutic agents while the microdermabrasion is being performed.
Some aestheticians infuse a solution of salicylic acid or hyaluronic acid during the treatment process.
Salicylic acid cleans out the pores effectively while hyaluronic acid adds extra moisture.
Facial skin that is affected by mild acne or large pores or has an uneven texture or sun damaged can be treated using microdermabrasion.
It restores the skin's youthful glow and can also be used to get rid of even fine lines and wrinkles.
On an average, sun damaged skin may need around four to five sessions of microdermabrasion around one to four weeks apart.
This is usually followed by a maintenance treatment that lasts around four to eight weeks.
This skin rejuvenating technique results in smooth and younger looking skin that is virtually free of blemishes.
Skin technicians usually examine the skin to determine a course of action.
The facial might include melanin blocking products or melanin blocking products during these microdermabrasion treatments.
The entire procedure is personalized depending on the skin texture and the extent of skin damage.