Is Microdermabrasion Effective?
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by: BettySmythe
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One of today's skin care treatments which has continued to grow in popularity is a procedure known as microdermabrasion. Simply put it can be described as facial sandblasting or facial vacuuming these descriptions refer to the two methods / functions of the microdermabrasion machine. Primarily the machine creates a circular air flow that forces aluminum oxide crystals to be blasted onto the skin's surface which are then sucked back up together with the resulting debris. The debris consists mainly of the crystals but includes dead and dying skin cells. The overall result is the removal of the very top layer of skin.
Microdermabrasion is a professional non-invasive cosmetic procedure which is considered entirely safe if/when it is performed by a suitably trained person. The painless process is actually rather simple and it is now possible to have the treatment at home using relatively cheap equipment (around $200). Though the results of home treatment are impressive the best benefits are gained if it is performed in a cosmetic clinic, beauty salon or spa.
The skin on our face is continually exposed to the elements and can often appear dull and lifeless however, following only a single treatment, your skin can be transformed into a more youthful and radiant look. To gain the most benefit further treatments will be required but you will immediately notice that the number of open pores has dramatically decreased producing and there is a healthy sheen to the surface of your skin. Sometimes, immediately following the treatment, some folk notice a reddish look to the skin. This is nothing to worry about as it fade very quickly to a fresh and healthy glow.
One of the most exciting benefits of microdermabrasion is gained by those people who suffer from acne. Sadly there is little scientific knowledge that is undisputable about acne but one thing is known, microdermabrasion can help reduce acne breakouts considerably! It is generally accepted that part of the development process of acne involves the formation of comedones (plugs found blocking pores in blackheads and whiteheads). By using microdermabrasion regularly you can reduce the number of comedones dramatically therefore reducing new acne lesion formation.
Acne can be devastating and the effects can only be fully understood by those who have suffered from the disease. Not only is it considered unsightly but it is also really painful and certainly uncomfortable at the best of times. It is little wonder that so many suffers also suffer from depression and for this reason the benefits, and importance, of microdermabrasion can not be understated for such people.
There are many different acne treatments available and not all work at all times for all people. Much depends on the individual's skin and some treatments are often too harsh for some skin types. Microdermabrasion can be used on all skin types and all degrees of acne. For this reason, and it's effectiveness, it is quickly becoming the treatment of preference for many acne sufferers.
For sufferers of acne who have been left with badly scarred skin microdermabrasion has the wonderful advantage in that it has been clinically proven to vastly reduce the visibility of acne scars. Furthermore it can remove, completely, lesser acne scars and even the tone of the skin. The treatment is also incredibly effective at removing fine lines, spider lines and fine wrinkles. Although many people notice a profound improvement after only a few sessions it is only after around 10 sessions that maximum benefits are obtained (which can then be maintained by regular "top up" treatments).
Overall the most probable reason why microdermabrasion continues to be one of the most popular skin care treatments is that there are so many clearly visible benefits. Virtually everybody can benefit from the procedure in only a few sessions and, for this reason, it is likely to continue growing in popularity for some time to come yet.
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