Understanding Microdermabrasion Treatment
Microdermabrasion treatments are a popular form of acne skin treatment and are usually performed in a medical office or cosmetic surgery center by a highly trained dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon. The process of dermabrasion utilizes energy to abrade the top layer of skin of the face or any other area of the body with a focused grain. The abrasion of the top skin layers will remove the top layers of dead and damaged cells, while leaving behind younger, healthier skin cells that will promote a more even skin tone. Microdermabrasion can also be used to treat acne scars as well as keloid scars, which are scars that extend beyond the surface of the skin. Microdermabrasion treatments have proven to be highly effective in treating scars and acne blemishes that are too large or severe for prescription medication to treat effectively.
The microdermabrasion treatment works best when it is performed on an area of the face that is affected by blemishes and acne. This procedure is not recommended for the treatment of fine lines or wrinkles. During the treatment, a strong light is used to break down the dead and damaged cells on the surface of the face or elsewhere, and then the individual is treated with aluminum oxide crystals that help to exfoliate and cleanse the area underneath the surface.
The dead and damaged cells are broken down and then the individual is subjected to an intense pulsed light that helps to stimulate the production of new cells and stimulate the skin to produce collagen and elastin fibers. These new cells will fill in the deep hollows left by the dead cells and restore the youthful appearance of the face or elsewhere. While microdermabrasion can be used on normal, healthy skin, those with severe acne are not good candidates. The process is also not recommended for people who have a history of allergic reactions to the aluminum oxide crystals used in the microdermabrasion treatments. If you suffer from a skin condition or other serious health concerns, you should consult with a physician before undergoing this treatment.
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