One of the fairly new trends to have crossed over from Hollywood into the mainstream cosmetic and medical care, Microdermabrasion is referred lunchtime facial. The fact that it is non invasive has allowed for it to be quickly billed as an alternative to chemical peels, Botox and even some plastic surgery. Do you know anything about it? If you don’t, here is where you can find out more.
What is Microdermabrasion?
This is basically a procedure designed to help improve the appearance, texture and feel of your skin. It goes about doing that by removing the outermost layers of the skin using a special instrument. This special instrument is made up of crystals that come into contact with the skin to shed the excess, damaged or uneven skin which is then removed by a vacuum on the skin.
Unlike other procedure though, it only works on a very superficial depth of the skin. Hence, the use of the procedure is made for skin that suffers from imperfections, such as:
- Acne
- Sun damage
- Age spots
- Fine Lines
- Superficial scarring
The use of the abrasive tip or crystals, to eliminate damaged skin, results in a no pain procedure because the effect in on the topmost layer only. It is used in combination with the vacuum where the role of the vacuum is important. The speed and pressure of the suction is adjusted from one skin to another according to the skin type.
Do you need it or not?
Some of the most common reasons why people opt for this treatment are outlined below.
- If you are suffering from acne, damage to your skin or fine lines, and want to rid yourself from them.
- To be able to get a clearer, healthier skin
- To have your skin pores cleaned
- To allow your skin to have a healthy glow and to be able to brighten your skin.
Types of Microdermabrasion
There are two types of Microdermabrasion treatments that you can undergo. One is known as the Diamond Tip Microdermabrasion and the other is Crystal Microdermabrasion. The two methods are similar to one another and the only difference between the two is with regard to the material used to abrade or exfoliate the dead and damaged skin.
Are you a Suitable Candidate?
There are no particular requirements with regards to skin types to undergo a Microdermabrasion procedure. Patients who suffer from conditions mentioned above or pox marks, disease or accidents scars can go for this procedure to reduce them. However, congenital defects to the skin, moles, scars of burn scars, and pigmented birth marks cannot be eliminated by this type of Skin Resurfacing.
The most important thing is to have your Microdermabrasion done by a qualified medical professional. If you are looking for one, contact us at Kole Plastic Surgery Center today! Call 215-315-7655 to schedule your complimentary microdermabrasion treatment with Dr. Kole of the Kole Plastic Surgery Center today.
