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You may
have heard friends talk about having a "Parisian
Peel," "Derma Peel," "Power Peel," "Microderm Peel,"
"Ultra Peel," or "lunchtime peel"; all are types of
Microdermabrasion, another tool available to
revitalize and resurface skin. The treatment uses a
fine mist of microscopic aluminum oxide crystals to
exfoliate the top layers of skin (epidermis). Think of
a sandblaster followed by a vacuum cleaner and you
have the general idea of Microdermabrasion.
What is
Microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is
performed in a medical aesthetics clinic and requires
no anesthesia. Using a precision hand piece that
directs a stream of very fine, chemically inert
crystals and mild suction where needed on the skin,
the gently abrasive action exfoliates the outermost
layers of the skin. The technician can control the
power of the spray, from a gentle buffing of the skin
to deeper exfoliation where needed. At a low power,
Microdermabrasion might be compared to results similar
to those of glycolic acid peels. A full-face treatment
generally takes 30 to 40 minutes.
What results can you expect?
Following the treatment, your skin appears lightly
pink, but there is no
oozing or obvious redness. Some patients say their face
feels as if their skin has been mildly sun- or
wind-burned. The skin may peel. In the case of a deeper
treatment level for more blemished or thicker skins, the
skin will appear slightly red and swollen from a few hours
to a few days. Similar to a light peel, the procedure can
improve fine lines and wrinkles, blackheads and
whiteheads, superficial pigmentation, and give the skin a
healthy-looking glow. It may be used in conjunction with
chemical peel or laser skin resurfacing.
Microdermabrasion
is ideal for:
Individuals
who don't want to undergo the time, expense, discomfort,
longer healing time, and possible side effects of
alternative skin resurfacing treatments such as chemical
peel, dermabrasion or laser skin resurfacing, and have
fairly minor skin problems: fine lines, mild acne,
blotches, pigmentation, small scars.
The best
candidates for Microdermabrasion are women and men who
have:
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Healthy skin
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Good health
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Realistic expectations
What are the
benefits of Microdermabrasion over other procedures?
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There is less recovery time
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There is minimal discomfort
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You can resume normal activities immediately
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