Microdermabrasion is a popular exfoliation technique that can quickly improve the appearance of your skin. Using gentle abrasion and suction, microdermabrasion “buffs” away the outermost skin cells, revealing a healthier and brighter complexion.
Patients appreciate microdermabrasion because it’s very low risk and requires no downtime. The results are modest and comparable to a light chemical peel.
When to Consider Microdermabrasion
If you think your skin is dull, rough or slightly sun-damaged, microdermabrasion may be a suitable treatment for you. Because it produces a light exfoliation, microdermabrasion is great for patients who are busy and don’t have time for even a short healing period.
Your Microdermabrasion: What to Expect
There are several variations of the technique. In traditional microdermabrasion, the skin is gently pulled into a handheld applicator as the doctor passes it over the skin. Abrasive crystals are then sprayed onto the skin, removing the dead outer layers. Both the skin cells and abrasive crystals are then vacuumed away. The treatment produces a minor abrasion of the skin, unlike a laser treatment or skin resurfacing procedure.
What Happens After Microdermabrasion?
You should be able to return to work or your normal routine right away. As a mild treatment, microdermabrasion gets mild results, so don’t expect a dramatic change to be visible in your skin after microdermabrasion. A series of treatments is often necessary to realize satisfactory results.
The most common side effect of micordermabrasion is a mild post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
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