Your skin is being assaulted every day. I can be the environment, sun damage, pollution and chemicals in our water and food that take a visible toll on your skin. When you factor in the natural aging process which brings us fine lines and wrinkles you may find you no longer have that dewy, glowing skin you once did.
There’s a lot of alternatives available to address these problems, some more aggressive than others. A great treatment option is microdermabrasion. This treatment, not to be confused with dermabrasion which can further damage and scar skin and often required anesthesia, is non-chemical and non-invasive. It is the ideal treatment for people with a busy lifestyle who want results but can’t afford to have any side effects or downtime.
How Microdermabrasion can Help Your Appearance?
Microdermabrasion uses a spray of microcrystals to remove the outermost layer of dry, dead skin cells. Removing this “old” skin will improve your appearance by revealing the underlying and undamaged layer of skin resulting in a youthful and healthier appearance.
This procedure has been known to reduce or eliminate:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Crow’s feet
- Age spots
- Sun damage
- A dull complexion
- Clogged pores
- Minor scars
- Acne and rosacea
- Uneven skin pigmentation.
The best part is that the benefits of this procedure are more than superficial. It also encourages the production of the new underlying layer of skin cells. These are the cells that contain higher levels of collagen and elastin and microdermabrasion can actually thicken the collagen and elastin layer, further reducing lines and sagginess on your skin.
Collagen is the protein that’s so abundant when your young – that’s why a younger person’s skin is so smooth and tight – and it declines as we age which results in uneven and looser skin. A microdermabrasion treatment will not only eliminate the old, dead outer layer of your skin but will also help you build healthier skin beneath the surface.
What is the Procedure Like?
Microdermabrasion is a gentle resurfacing procedure that exfoliates and polishes the top layer of dead skin cells.
It’s very relaxing and 100% painless. Once you’re in a comfortable, reclined position, your face will be thoroughly cleansed and prepped. The esthetician uses a small diamond tipped hand piece and gently exfoliates the dead skin on your face section by section. The hand piece serves a dual purpose as it also suctions the dead skin off your face as it’s removed. After the procedure you’ll have a hydrating moisturizer applied and you’re on your way!
You need to remember that your skin regenerates approximately every 30 days so repeated procedures at regular intervals would be recommended. To see significant improvements to seriously damaged skin multiple treatments would be needed and then adherence to a maintenance place is recommended.
Microdermabrasion treatments are painless, effective and one of the most affordable ways to immediately get healthy and beautiful looking skin.
